Warehouse Specialist - ISSA

Akima; Fort Sill (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is seeking a Warehouse Specialist to support Army equipment turn-in operations. You will handle receiving, storage, documentation, and distribution, ensuring compliance with Army regulations, ISO standards, and safety requirements.

The role supports supply technicians and supervisors, maintains accurate inventory, operates forklifts and MHE, and participates in audits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of Army supply regulations AR 710-2, AR 735-5, and DA PAM 710-21.
• Experience with Army logistics systems (GCSS-Army, LMP, DPAS) and material handling safety.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong organizational, recordkeeping, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to read and process Army documentation (DA and DD forms).
• Pre-employment drug test and background screening required.
• Ability to obtain CAC and REAL ID-compliant driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify equipment and materiel from Army units.
• Check turn-in documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist in inspection and condition coding before storage or disposition.
• Coordinate staging and movement of items into warehouse or yard areas.
• Store and organize items in warehouse locations per regulations.
• Perform location surveys and cyclic inventories.
• Maintain segregation of serviceable, unserviceable, HAZMAT, and sensitive items.
• Support audits and PARs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Ability to read Army docs

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GCSS-Army

LMP

DPAS

Job description

The Warehouse Specialist is responsible for performing receiving, storage, accountability, and distribution functions in support of Army equipment turn-in operations. This role ensures all equipment and materiel are properly documented, staged, stored, and safeguarded in accordance with Army supply regulations, technical manuals, OSHA standards, and contract requirements. The Warehouse Specialist supports supply technicians, material coordinators, and supervisors to maintain accurate inventory and ensure efficient processing of large-scale equipment turn-ins.

Responsibilities

• Receiving & Turn-In Support:
  • Receive and verify equipment and materiel turned in from Army units.
  • Check turn-in documents (DA Form 1348-1A, DD Form 200, hand receipts) for completeness and accuracy.
  • Assist in inspection and condition coding of items before storage or disposition.
  • Coordinate staging and movement of items into designated warehouse or yard areas.
• Storage & Inventory Management:
  • Store, organize, and maintain items in warehouse locations in compliance with DA PAM 710-2-1 and AR 735-5.
  • Perform location surveys, bin checks, and cyclic inventories to maintain accountability.
  • Maintain segregation of serviceable, unserviceable, HAZMAT, and sensitive items.
  • Support preparation for Property Accountability Reviews (PARs) and audits.
• Material Handling & Equipment Use:
  • Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other MHE to safely move and stage equipment.
  • Ensure safe handling of hazardous materials and compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Assist in packaging, labeling, and preparing equipment for shipment or redistribution.
• Documentation & Records:
  • Input and update property transactions in Army logistics systems such as GCSS-Army, DPAS, or LMP.
  • Maintain warehouse logs, inventory control sheets, and daily activity records.
  • Support audit readiness through accurate recordkeeping in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System.
• Customer & Unit Support:
  • Assist unit supply personnel delivering equipment to the site.
  • Resolve discrepancies in documentation and coordinate corrections with supervisors.
  • Support coordination with transportation personnel for outbound shipments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Army supply/property accountability regulations (AR 710-2, AR 735-5, DA PAM 710-21).
• Army logistics systems (GCSS-Army, LMP, DPAS).
• Material handling and warehouse safety practices.
• Ability to read and process Army documentation (DA and DD forms).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong organizational, recordkeeping, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in high-tempo, large-volume turn-in environments.
• 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

• 2–4 years of warehouse, supply, or logistics experience (Army or contractor preferred).
• Familiarity with Army turn-in and supply procedures is highly desirable.
• Forklift/MHE operation certification (OF 346) preferred.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Include (but are not limited to) the ability to lift 60 pounds, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, and reaching.
• Periodic overtime, exposure to heat, dust, cold, and inclement weather conditions.

Job ID

2026-25043

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

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.

Work Where it Matters

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.

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