Akima

AFO is looking for a Warehouse Specialist to work in Fort Carson, CO. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

As directed, the Warehouse Specialist performs a variety of warehousing duties which 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; utilizing Logistics Information Systems such as Global Combat Support System-Army (GCSS-Army). This worker may operate hand or power trucks in performing warehousing duties to include a manually controlled gasoline, electric or liquid propane gas powered forklift to transport goods and materials of all kinds about a warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Packs, unpacks, sorts, stacks, warehouses, bins and moves items.
• Make in-storage checks for obvious needs for maintenance and damage. Locates items by referring to locator cards; compares identifying information in computers with document stock tags, bin markings or box markings.
• Selects stock in quantities indicated by the document, reports location discrepancies and damage to lead/supervisor. Assembles picked items and moves stock to locations (assembly or pickup areas) within a well-prescribed overall storage plan.
• Unloads conveyances, moves supplies by handcart or other non-mechanized conveyance. Prepares tally sheet and makes proper notations as to receipt overages or shortages. Places stock in appropriate temporary or permanent storage locations, according to specific oral or written instructions and established methods.
• Completes document to show location. Signs for items to show receipt, tallies out shipments and completes documents after ensuring that supplies are shipped in properly marked, tagged and labeled containers.
• Re-stacks and re-warehouses items and straighten as needed and purifies bin locations.
• Transfer stock to proper location or establishes new location when the decision is obvious.
• Operates various forklifts and high-rise equipment.
• May operate hand or power trucks in performing warehousing duties. May use automated systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Materials & Equipment Directly Used:
• Material handling equipment, computer systems, office automation equipment and various forklift.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Work is generally conducted in a warehouse environment. However, duties may involve the conduct of work in the out-of-doors area with a potential exposure to extreme climatic conditions.
• Work may require lifting up to 50 lbs.; stooping; climbing; prolonged standing; prolonged sitting; and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical or biological agents.
• Employee use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required in certain areas. Such PPE includes but is not limited to cold weather clothing, head, foot, hand, torso, respiratory, vision and hearing protective devices.
• Must comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations and published Company work rules.
• Must wear steel toe shoes at all times.
• FREEDOM TO ACT: Reports to the Supervisor/Lead and functions under their guidance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is desirable.
• One year of experience in warehouse functions.
• Computer experience preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Trainability may be substituted for experience.
• Must possess and continuously maintain a current State of Colorado Driver’s License prior to starting or by 30 days after employment.
• Must be US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) to obtain a CAC.
• Must receive a favorable background check and drug testing results.

Job ID

2025-19905

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

20.90

Health & Welfare

4.93

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 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).