Material Coordinator, Lead (A/DACG) - Fort Hood TX

Our organization partners with companies to source qualified talent for roles. This position is open to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. The Material Coordinator (Lead) role is on‑site at Fort Hood, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise A/DACG personnel conducting receiving, staging, inspecting, and manifesting of cargo and passengers for air transport.
• Coordinate with airfield operations, loadmasters, aircrews, and logistics units to ensure accurate load planning and on‑time aircraft departures and arrivals.
• Oversee documentation processes including cargo manifests, TCMD data, hazardous material certification, pallet build sheets, and load plans.
• Ensure compliance with DoD, FAA, IATA, and unit‑specific air movement standards.
• Manage the staging area, maintaining accountability of cargo, proper configuration of pallets/nets, and safe material handling practices.
• Conduct training, coaching, and performance oversight for A/DACG team members.
• Communicate with supported units to schedule cargo pickup/drop‑off, clarify movement requirements, and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, dashboards, and activity logs for mission tracking and readiness reporting.
• Implement and enforce safety standards, equipment inspections, and hazard mitigation procedures.
• Serve as subject matter expert for air cargo movement, interoperability, and material handling equipment usage.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (minimum education required).
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in logistics, material coordination, or air cargo operations.
• Strong knowledge of military or commercial air cargo procedures, load planning, and movement control requirements.
• Ability to supervise personnel, manage workflows, and coordinate across multiple agencies or units.
• Proficiency with logistics management systems, cargo documentation software, and standard office tools.
• Physical ability to lift and move materials and operate material handling equipment in an airfield environment.
• Ability to pass pre‑employment drug test and background screening, obtain a favorable Tier‑1 investigation, and maintain a CAC.
• Desired: 1–2 years in a lead, supervisory, or team coordination role; experience in an operational airfield, deployment, or joint logistics setting; familiarity with DoD air transport regulations and joint logistics doctrine; Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) certification or training; experience in aircraft load planning or movement control; formal training such as Air Load Planner Course or Unit Movement Officer Course; valid driver’s license; Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement.

Pay

Hourly compensation: $22.42.

Hourly health & welfare fringe benefit: $5.09.

Night‑shift differential pay ranges from $1 up to 10 % of the base hourly rate.

Additional Information

This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered the role but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.