Material Expeditor (Lead)

Akima, LLC•Clarksville, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Expediter coordinates the movement, staging, and prioritization of Army equipment and materiel during the turn-in process at a contractor-managed site. This position ensures timely workflow between receiving, inspection, warehousing, and transportation operations while maintaining compliance with Army supply regulations, technical manuals, and contract requirements. The Material Expediter plays a critical role in reducing processing delays and supporting property accountability by ensuring equipment flows efficiently through the turn-in cycle. The Material Expediter executes the following: locates and moves materials and parts between work areas of plant to expedite processing of goods, according to pre-determined schedules and priorities, and keeps related record, reviews production schedules inventory reports, and work orders to determine types, quantities, and availability of required material and priorities of customer orders, confers with department supervisors to determine materials overdue and to inform them of location, availability, and condition of materials, locates and moves materials to specified production areas, using cart or hand truck, and records quantity and type of materials distributed and on hand. Work may include the following tasks: directing Power-Truck Operator or Material Handling Laborer to expedite movement of materials between storage and production areas, compare work ticket specifications with material at work stations to verify appropriateness of material in use, prepare worker production records and timecards, and may update and maintain inventory records, using computer terminal.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
2–4 years of logistics, supply, or warehousing experience (Army contractor or SSA operations preferred).
Experience in equipment turn-in or material coordination strongly desirable.
U.S. Army supply/property regulations (AR 710-2, AR 735-5, DA PAM 710-2-1).
Army logistics systems: GCSS-Army, DPAS, LMP.
Basic knowledge of Army condition codes and accountability standards.
Strong organizational and multitasking ability in a high-volume environment.
Ability to interpret Army documentation and process errors quickly.
Forklift/MHE certification (OF 346 license preferred).
Effective teamwork and communication with Army units and contractor staff.
Basic proficiency in the English language (reading and writing).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Must have a valid driver’s license with proof of vehicle insurance.
Must have a real ID.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
Must be able to obtain Tier1/ NACI (Public trust) background eligibility.
Must receive a favorable background check and drug testing results.
Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Must be able to travel within the United States as required. This position requires travel up to 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

logistics or supply coursework preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Expedite the movement of vehicles, equipment, and Class IX repair parts from receiving to inspection, staging, and warehousing areas.
Monitor and prioritize items requiring immediate attention or special handling (e.g., hazardous, sensitive, or controlled items).
Ensure equipment is staged properly for inspection, accountability, or outbound shipment.
Verify that turn-in documents (DA Form 1348-1A, DD Form 200, condition codes) match the items being processed.
Track movement status of materiel and update logs, spreadsheets, or Army systems (GCSS-Army, DPAS, LMP) as required.
Report discrepancies in documentation, property records, or shipment status to supervisors.
Work closely with Supply Technicians, Warehouse Specialists, Transportation Coordinators, and Quality Control staff to ensure smooth equipment flow.
Communicate with Army unit personnel to resolve delays or issues during mass turn-ins.
Support outbound shipping requirements by ensuring materiel is staged, packaged, and ready for loading.
Assist in reconciling shortages, overages, or mismatches in equipment turn-ins.
Participate in cyclic inventories, spot checks, and property accountability reviews (PARs).
Ensure items are properly tagged, labeled, and condition-coded before storage or shipment.
Ensure safe movement of materiel using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
Comply with OSHA, Army, and company safety standards during staging and handlng.
Follow environmental standards for HAZMAT handling, packaging, and disposal.