Warehouse Specialist

Akima; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Infrastructure Protection (AIP) in Brownsville, TX is seeking a Warehouse Specialist to manage and account for facility supplies, inventory, stocking, and issuance. The role may focus on warehouse, detainee property, or food service duties as needed.

The position emphasizes accurate inventory tracking, safe storage practices, and effective coordination with the Warehouse Manager. AIP offers benefits and growth opportunities within a federal contracting environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 2 years in supply, warehouse, food service or similar work setting.
• Experience with inventory, shipping, receiving, and stock systems.
• Proficient in clear oral and written communication.
• Computer skills including Word, Access, and Excel.
• Forklift certification is required or must be obtained prior to Entry on Duty.
• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, with residence in the U.S. for the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Operate an electronic perpetual tracking system to monitor items in real time.
• Maintain stock levels and ensure adequate supplies are available.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and maintain SDS binder for chemicals.
• Perform periodic physical inventories and assist with requisitions.
• Train new staff in warehouse and related duties.
• Prepare and process reports on stock, discrepancies, and usage.
• Coordinate storage and distribution of food supplies and detainee property.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling, and rotation of inventory.

Skills

Inventory management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Forklift certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AIP is looking for a Warehouse Specialist to work in Brownsville, TX. To join our team of outstanding professionals,

The Warehouse Specialist shall be responsible for the management, and accountability of facility supplies. Warehouse Specialist shall be responsible for the inventory, stocking and issuance of facility supplies at the facility warehouse, detainee property/facility supply and food service. The management and accountability of facility supplies shall be consistent with the applicable requirements of PBNDS 2011 (2016 Revision) and ACA standards. The Warehouse Specialist may be assigned to work in the facility warehouse, detainee property/facility supply or food service department.

Responsibilities

• Operate an electronic perpetual tracking data system to track all items received, stored, stocked, delivered, etc. in real time. The tracking system will be accessible by ICE using an Ahtna provided tablet or computer.
• Maintain all supplies at prescribed levels and adjusting supply levels ensuring adequate supplies are available.
• Ensure all chemicals are ICE approved prior to ordering, maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) with stock, and maintaining an up-to-date master SDS binder.
• Performing physical inventories as directed by the Warehouse Manager or designee.
• Assist with preparing and processing requisitions for supplies replenishment.
• Receipt of supplies and preparation of discrepancy reports and other supply transaction reports that will be submitted to the Warehouse Manager or designee.
• Training new staff assigned to the facility warehouse, detainee property/ facility supply or food service.
• Preparing detainee personal property/detainee supply reports and submit to the Warehouse Manager or designee.
• Properly identifying and marking detainee personal property.
• Wash detainee personal clothing, inventory, and store in the detainee’s property bag.
• Issue supplies, uniforms, and hygiene items to detainees during in-processing.
• Timely processing of incoming/outgoing detainee personal property, and rapid disposition of detainee excess property/baggage and/or unreturned or abandoned personal property.
• Coordinate filling orders and issuing food supplies from stock. Prepare periodic, special, or perpetual inventory of stock, and requisitions food articles to fill incoming orders.
• Compile reports on the use of stock handling equipment, adjustments of inventory counts and stock records, spoilage of or damage to stock, location changes, and refusal of shipments.
• Designate identifying codes, figures, or letters on articles. Coordinate the distribution of food supplies among food service staff, keeping records of food items issued, and adjust articles carried in stock.
• Performing physical inventories of food supplies located in freezers, coolers, and dry storage.
• Receipt of food supplies and preparation of discrepancy reports and other supply transaction reports that will be submitted to the Assistant Food Service Manager.
• Utilizing the most effective means of storage/stocking to accommodate new stock and appropriately rotate older stock (e.g., first in, first out) as directed by the Warehouse Manager.
• Maintaining a safe and OSHA compliant supply and storage area.
• Operate a forklift, pallet jack, hand truck, and other equipment to move supplies.
• Other administrative or supply related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and at least 21 years of age.
• 2 years of experience in supply, warehouse, food service or similar work setting.
• Experienced working with inventory, shipping, receiving and stock systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Computer skills, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office Suite programs such as Word, Access, and Excel.
• Organizational skills commensurate with position.
• Must be forklift certified or able to obtain a forklift certification prior to Entry on Duty.
• US citizen or person lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence.
• Must have resided in the US for the last five (5) years (unless abroad on official US government duty).
• Must be able to obtain a favorable Suitability for Employment determination through ICE.
• Must have a Social Security card issued by the Social Security Administration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (Speak, read, and write in Spanish).

Job ID

2026-25402

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Infrastructure Protection (AIP), an Akima company, is not just another federal management 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 AIP, 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, AIP 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, AIP delivers the trained personnel, equipment, and processes to safeguard federal assets and provides protective services and detention management operations for critical mission requirements.

As an AIP 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.