Material Handling Laborer

A material handling laborer is responsible for the efficient movement, storage, and tracking of materials within a facility or yard. They load and unload materials, operate equipment like forklifts, and ensure inventory accuracy. Material handlers play a crucial role in maintaining smooth operations by managing the flow of goods from receiving to distribution.

Responsibilities

• This person will perform physical tasks to transport or store materials or merchandise.
• Manually loading or unloading freight cars, trucks, or other transporting devices; unpacking, shelving, or placing items in proper storage locations; or transporting goods by hand truck, cart, or wheelbarrow.
• Excluded from this definition are workers whose primary function involves:
  • Participating directly in the production of goods (e.g., moving items from one production station to another or placing them on or removing them from the production process).
  • Stocking merchandise for sale.
  • Counting or routing merchandise.
  • Operating a crane or heavy-duty motorized vehicle such as forklift or truck.
  • Loading and unloading ships (alongshore workers).
  • Traveling on trucks beyond the establishment's physical location to load or unload merchandise.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with material handling or warehouse environment is often preferred and may be required for some roles.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Must be able to pass a background check and attain security clearance if required.
• Must be able to pass random drug testing (as required).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job ID

2025-18214
Work Type

On-Site
Pay Range

21.57
Health & Welfare

4.93/hr
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.