Warehouse Specialist / Driver - Navy Ship Support - Military Veterans
at Akima, LLC
Overview
Work Where it Matters
Truestone, an Akima company, is not just another federal lifecycle solutions 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 Truestone, 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 , Truestone 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 , Truestone delivers everything from requirements and design to operations, logistics, and support at every lifecycle stage for complex systems and networks.
As a Truestone 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.
Job Summary:
As a key member of our shipboard project team, the Warehouse Specialist & Ship Support Driver performs a variety of warehousing and logistics duties crucial to naval operations support. This role requires a thorough understanding of our storage plan and the ability to safely transport materials to and from the ship.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
- Warehouse Management:
- Verify materials against receiving documents, noting and reporting any discrepancies or damages
- Route materials to prescribed storage locations
- Store, stack, or palletize materials in accordance with established storage methods
- Conduct regular inventory checks and rearrange stored materials as needed
- Examine stored materials and report any deterioration or damage
- Remove materials from storage and prepare them for shipment or delivery to the ship
- Transportation and Delivery:
- Safely operate company vehicles to transport materials between the warehouse and the naval ship
- Ensure all materials are securely loaded and unloaded
- Adhere to all security protocols for accessing the shipyard and naval vessel
- Inventory Control:
- Maintain accurate records of all incoming and outgoing materials
- Participate in regular inventory audits
- Use inventory management software to track stock levels and movements
- Safety and Compliance:
- Follow all safety procedures in both the warehouse and shipyard environments
- Wear appropriate safety equipment at all times
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Communication:
- Coordinate with project managers and ship personnel regarding material needs and deliveries
- Report any issues or discrepancies promptly to supervisors
Qualifications
Maximum Qualification:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1-2 years of warehouse experience preferred
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Ability to pass a background check for shipyard and vessel access
- Proficiency in inventory management systems and basic computer skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs regularly, and occasionally up to 100 lbs
- Forklift certification a plus
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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).
Job: Logistics
Travel: None
Organization: Truestone
Clearance: Not Applicable
Work Type: On-Site
Remote: No
ReqID: 2024-12443
Suffolk, VA
Akima supports a diverse portfolio of operating companies with one strategic goal: enabling superior outcomes for our customers’ missions. Together with its operating companies, Akima represents an uncommonly broad array of specialized talents, technologies, domain expertise, and proven program success at some of the most visible and demanding implementations across all of government and industry.
Akima is an enterprise with 30 years of federal contracting experience and over 7,500 employees supporting more than 14,300 Iñupiat shareholders in the NANA region of Alaska. Akima provides the backbone infrastructure to support more than 40 socio-economically disadvantaged small businesses (SDBs) with mature business processes and shared back-office support services normally only found in a Fortune 500 defense contractor.
We leverage this infrastructure and the shared experiences of our operating companies to bring world-class solutions to U.S. Department of Defense, intelligence community, and civilian organizations in 46 states and 12 countries.