Material Expediter

Akima, LLC; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); On-site; USD 3,995,000 - 5,373,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation/sick leave

Job summary

Akima Global Logistics coordinates the movement, staging, and prioritization of Army equipment and materiel during turn-in at a contractor-managed site. This role ensures timely workflows between receiving, inspection, warehousing, and transportation while complying with Army supply regulations and contract requirements.

At Akima Global Logistics, you will collaborate with Supply, Warehouse, Transportation, and Quality Control teams to reduce delays, support property accountability, and ensure

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; logistics or supply coursework preferred.
• 2-4 years of logistics, supply, or warehousing experience (Army contractor or SSA operations preferred).
• Experience in equipment turn-in or material coordination strongly desirable.
• S. Army supply/property regulations (AR 710-2, AR 735-5, DA PAM 710-2-1).
• Army logistics systems: GCSS-Army, DPAS, LMP.
• Basic knowledge of Army condition codes and accountability standards.
• Strong organizational and multitasking ability in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to interpret Army documentation and process errors quickly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Forklift/MHE certification (OF 346 license preferred).
• Effective teamwork and communication with Army units and contractor staff.

Responsibilities

• Expedite the movement of vehicles, equipment, and Class IX repair parts from receiving to inspection, staging, and warehousing areas.
• Monitor and prioritize items requiring immediate attention or special handling (e.g., hazardous, sensitive, or controlled items).
• Ensure equipment is staged properly for inspection, accountability, or outbound shipment.
• Verify that turn-in documents (DA Form 1348-1A, DD Form 200, condition codes) match the items being processed.
• Track movement status of materiel and update logs, spreadsheets, or Army systems (GCSS-Army, DPAS, LMP) as required.
• Report discrepancies in documentation, property records, or shipment status to supervisors.
• Work closely with Supply Technicians, Warehouse Specialists, Transportation Coordinators, and Quality Control staff to ensure smooth equipment flow.
• Communicate with Army unit personnel to resolve delays or issues during mass turn-ins.
• Support outbound shipping requirements by ensuring materiel is staged, packaged, and ready for loading.
• Assist in reconciling shortages, overages, or mismatches in equipment turn-ins.
• Participate in cyclic inventories, spot checks, and property accountability reviews (PARs).
• Ensure items are properly tagged, labeled, and condition-coded before storage or shipment.
• Ensure safe movement of materiel using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Comply with OSHA, Army, and company safety standards during staging and handling.
• Follow environmental standards for HAZMAT handling, packaging, and disposal.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Documentation interpretation

Microsoft Office

Forklift/MHE certification

Teamwork & communication

Education

High school diploma

Logistics coursework

Tools

GCSS-Army

DPAS

LMP

Job description

The Material Expediter coordinates the movement, staging, and prioritization of Army equipment and materiel during the turn-in process at a contractor-managed site. This position ensurestimelyworkflow between receiving, inspection, warehousing, and transportation operations whilemaintainingcompliance with Army supply regulations, technical manuals, and contract requirements. The Material Expediter plays a critical role in reducing processing delays and supporting property accountability by ensuring equipment flows efficiently through the turn-in cycle.

Responsibilities

• Material Flow & Coordination:
  • Expedite the movement of vehicles, equipment, and Class IX repair parts from receiving to inspection, staging, and warehousing areas.
  • Monitor and prioritize items requiring immediate attention or special handling (e.g., hazardous, sensitive, or controlled items).
  • Ensure equipment is staged properly for inspection, accountability, or outbound shipment.
• Documentation & Tracking:
  • Verify that turn-in documents (DA Form 1348-1A, DD Form 200, condition codes) match the items being processed.
  • Track movement status of materiel and update logs, spreadsheets, or Army systems (GCSS-Army, DPAS, LMP) asrequired.
  • Report discrepancies in documentation, property records, or shipment status to supervisors.
• Coordination with Supply & Transportation Teams:
  • Work closely with Supply Technicians, Warehouse Specialists, Transportation Coordinators, and Quality Control staff to ensure smooth equipment flow.
  • Communicate with Army unit personnel to resolve delays or issues during mass turn-ins.
  • Support outbound shipping requirements by ensuring materiel is staged, packaged, and ready for loading.
• Inventory & Accountability Support:
  • Assistin reconciling shortages, overages, or mismatches in equipment turn-ins.
  • Participate in cyclic inventories, spot checks, and property accountability reviews (PARs).
  • Ensure items are properly tagged, labeled, and condition-coded before storage or shipment.
• Safety & Compliance:
  • Ensure safe movement of materiel using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
  • Comply with OSHA, Army, and company safety standards during staging and handling.
  • Follow environmental standards for HAZMAT handling, packaging, and disposal.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred; logistics or supply coursework preferred.
• Experience:
  • 2-4 years oflogistics, supply, or warehousing experience (Army contractor or SSA operations preferred).
  • Experience in equipment turn-in or material coordination strongly desirable.
• Knowledge Requirements:
  • S. Army supply/property regulations (AR 710-2, AR 735-5, DA PAM 710-2-1).
  • Armylogisticssystems: GCSS-Army, DPAS, LMP.
  • Basic knowledge of Army condition codes and accountability standards.
• Skills:
  • Strong organizational and multitasking ability in a high-volume environment.
  • Ability to interpret Army documentation and process errors quickly.
  • Proficiencyin Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Forklift/MHE certification (OF 346licensepreferred).
  • Effective teamwork and communication with Army units and contractor staff.
• Requirements:
  • Real ID.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to obtain andretain a Common Access Card (CAC) with Tier 1 Investigation.
  • Favorable background check and drug test results.

Job ID

2026-25375

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$34.14

Health & Welfare

$5.09

Benefits

SCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Vacation, holiday and sick Leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Global Logistics (AGL), an Akima company, is not just another operations contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AGL, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AGL provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AGL delivers comprehensive supply, transportation, and maintenance services designed to optimize and maintain operations.

As an AGL employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.