Supply Clerk/ MHE Operator

tradewind flight services; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Flight Services is seeking a qualified, full-time Administrative Clerk / MHE Operator to support the U.S. Army Logistics Readiness Center Natick, MA. This on-site role combines administrative duties with material handling responsibilities to support military operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, 2–3 years in admin/logistics, and MHE experience with DoD familiarity. CAC, U.S.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• 2–3 years in admin, logistics, or warehouse environment.
• 1–2 years operating MHE (forklifts, pallet jacks) with certification up to 26K cargo.
• GCSS-A experience; DoD environment preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling and workload of admin and warehouse staff.
• Perform clerical tasks: document prep, filing, data entry in government systems.
• Operate MHE including forklifts and pallet jacks per safety standards.
• Coordinate receiving, storage, and distribution of supplies for military ops.
• Maintain inventory records and submit required reports.
• Ensure safety regulations and base policies are followed; conduct briefings.
• Interface with government customers and base operations staff.
• Report issues to the Program Manager promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

Skills

MS Office

Written & Verbal Communication

Time Management

DoD/GCSS-A familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

GCSS-A experience

Job description

Location

Site Name: U.S. Army Logistics Readiness Center

City: Natick

State: Massachusetts

Tradewind Flight Services is seeking a qualified, full-time Administrative Clerk / MHE Operator to support operations at U.S. Army Logistics Readiness Center Natick, MA. This position provides administrative and material handling operations in support of U.S. military installation requirements. The ideal candidate is dependable with strong organizational skills, administrative expertise, and demonstrated experience operating Material Handling Equipment (MHE) in a government or military environment. This is a full-time, on-site position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the scheduling, workload assignments, and daily activities of administrative and warehouse staff to ensure mission requirements are met on time.
• Perform administrative clerical functions including document preparation, correspondence management, filing, records maintenance, and data entry in government systems.
• Operate a variety of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) including forklifts, pallet jacks, and other powered industrial equipment in accordance with applicable safety standards and technical procedures.
• Coordinate the receiving, inspection, storage, and distribution of supplies, equipment, and materials in support of military unit operations.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and logs for all materials received, stored, issued, and transferred; prepare and submit required reports.
• Ensure all personnel adhere to applicable safety regulations, base policies, and contract performance standards; conduct or coordinate required safety briefings and training.
• Interface with government customers, military personnel, and base operations staff professionally and in accordance with contract requirements.
• Report any personnel, equipment, or operational issues to the Program Manager in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager, or designated government representative.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in an administrative, logistics, or warehouse environment.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience operating Material Handling Equipment (MHE) such as forklifts and pallet jacks; current MHE operator certification for variants up to 26K cargo capacity required.
• GCSS-A experience equivalent to WG-07 rank/grade.
• Knowledgeable with transactions T-CODE for receiving, stowing, picking, issuing, posting goods receipts (MIGO), managing storage bins, generating Materiel Release Orders (MROs), and resolving inventory discrepancies.
• Prior experience working in a military installation or Department of Defense (DoD) environment strongly preferred.
• Strong administrative and clerical skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a professional, mission-oriented work ethic.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required base access credentials and security clearance as required by the contract.
• Must be physically capable of performing manual labor tasks associated with material handling, including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Requirements

CAC:

Required – Must be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC)

Security Clearance Tier:

Tier 1 – Public Trust (ability to obtain required)

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be fully proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English

Computer Systems Experience:

Required

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tradewind Flight Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Visit us at www.tradewind-fsi.com.