Warehouse Specialist - CIF

Akima; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO) seeks a Warehouse Specialist to perform a range of warehousing duties, verify materials, store, palletize, and prepare items for shipment. The role includes operating forklifts and maintaining accurate inventories in support of military CIF transactions.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, at least two years in OCE (Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment) or related field, and solid data-entry and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years’ experience with knowledge of military Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment.
• Working knowledge of automated data systems and data input.
• Proficient oral and written communication; ability to pass pre-employment drug test and background screening.
• Ability to receive CAC and REAL ID compliant driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Verifies materials against receiving documents and reports discrepancies.
• Routes materials to prescribed storage locations and maintains inventory.
• Operates hand or power trucks including forklifts as needed.
• Provides courteous customer service to Soldiers, civilians, and units during CIF transactions.
• Maintains accuracy in records and reconciles on-hand balances with system data.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Office software

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Automated data systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Warehouse Specialist performs a variety of warehousing duties that require an understanding of the establishment's storage plan. Work involves most of the following: verifying materials (or merchandise) against receiving documents, noting and reporting discrepancies and obvious damages, routing materials to prescribed storage locations; storing, stacking, or palletizing materials in accordance with prescribed storage methods, rearranging and taking inventory of stored materials, examining stored materials and reporting deterioration and damage, removing material from storage and preparing it for shipment. This worker may operate hand or power trucks in performing warehousing duties to include operating forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Selects alternate methods and refers to problems that are not solvable by adapting and interpreting substantive guides, manuals, or procedures.
• Typical duties include assisting in a variety of administrative matters; maintaining a wide variety of financial or other records (stored both manually and digitally).
• Verifies statistical reports for accuracy and completeness; compiling information and handling and adjusting complaints.
• Provide courteous and professional customer service to all Soldiers, civilians, and units conducting CIF transactions.
• Greeting, directing, and assisting customers entering the CIF to ensure efficient workflow and reduced waiting times.
• Assist customers in resolving discrepancies with hand receipts, clothing records, and OCIE transactions.
• Review and update customer clothing records to ensure accountability of all OCIE items issued and turned in.
• Prepare and process DA Forms (3645 OC&IE Record, 3161 Request for Issue/Turn-In, 2062 Hand Receipt, 4949 Admin Adjust Report, 7923 Statement of Charges, & DD Form 200 Financial Investigate of Property Loss).
• Conduct issue and turn-in transactions in accordance with AR 710-4 and CIF SOP.
• Assist in the identification, tagging, and segregation of unserviceable or damaged items.
• Ensure Soldiers receive the correct sizes and NSNs according to authorization levels.
• Ensure proper accountability and reconciliation between on-hand balances and system records.
• Report any discrepancies, losses, or damaged property in accordance with AR 735-5 (Property Accountability Policies).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of automated data systems and automated data system input required.
• Two (2) years’ experience with knowledge of military Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment.
• Must possess a working knowledge of office tools/programs. Must have proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
• Ability to receive a favorable TIER-1 investigation result, obtain and maintain a CAC.
• Applicant must possess a REAL ID-compliant, state-issued driver’s license.

Desired Qualifications:

• Attendance and award of 88U military occupational specialty preferred.
• Previous Rail Operations Experience preferred.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Lifting and Carrying:Frequently lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying heavy objects, sometimes up to 40 pounds.
• Mobility and Balance:Extensive walking (up to 10 kilometers a day), climbing up/down, bending, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Environmental Factors:Working in warehouse hot or cold temperatures, and with exposure to loud noise or vibration.
• Safety and Sensory Needs:Must possess good, sometimes aided, vision (including color distinction) and hearing, as well as the ability to climb on and off stationary equipment.

Job ID

2026-26078

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities 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 AFO, 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, AFO 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, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO 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.