Material Expediter (Lead)

Coordinates the movement, staging, and prioritization of Army equipment and materiel during the turn-in process at a contractor-managed site. Ensures timely workflow between receiving, inspection, warehousing, and transportation operations while maintaining compliance with Army supply regulations, technical manuals, and contract requirements. Plays a critical role in reducing processing delays and supporting property accountability by ensuring equipment flows efficiently through the turn-in cycle.

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 handling.
• Follow environmental standards for HAZMAT handling, packaging, and disposal.
• Locate and move materials and parts between work areas to expedite processing of goods, according to pre-determined schedules and priorities, and keep related records.
• Review production schedules, inventory reports, and work orders to determine types, quantities, and availability of required material and priorities of customer orders.
• Confer with department supervisors to determine materials overdue and to inform them of location, availability, and condition of materials.
• Direct 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.
• Update and maintain inventory records, using computer terminal.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; logistics or supply coursework preferred.
• 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.
• Knowledge of U.S. Army supply/property regulations (AR 710-2, AR 735-5, DA PAM 710-2-1).
• Familiarity with 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).
• Valid driver’s license with proof of vehicle insurance.
• Real ID.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
• Ability to obtain Tier1/ NACI (Public trust) background eligibility.
• Favorable background check and drug testing results.
• Ability to travel within the United States up to 25% of the time.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform routine standing, walking, bending, and reaching tasks in warehouse and field environments.
• Must meet all physical requirements necessary to perform assigned duties, including working in extreme heat or cold, high or low humidity, blowing sand and dust, confined spaces, heights, and other inclement weather conditions.
• Works both indoors and outdoors, with periodic overtime, and exposure to heat, dust, cold, and adverse weather conditions.

Pay

$25.15 per hour, plus $5.09 Health & Welfare.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits.
• Vacation, holiday, and sick leave as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination.