Full-Time

Warehouse Specialist

Posted on 9/10/2025

Deadline 7/16/26
Akima

Akima

1,001-5,000 employees

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Miami, FL, USA

In Person

US Citizenship Required

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Requirements
  • Must be a US citizen or a person lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence and have resided in the U.S. for the last five years
  • Must have a High School Diploma or GED
  • Must have 1 Year Experience in warehousing and/or logistics
  • Must be able to Pass a criminal background and consumer credit check (no criminal record)
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DHS/ICE government clearance
  • Must pass all pre-employment and random drug tests
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must possess a valid state driver's license
  • The incumbent must be trustworthy
  • The incumbent must have a minimum of one year of experience in warehouse operations
  • Must possess a knowledge of day-to-day operations of a warehouse
  • Must maintain confidentiality
  • Must possess a high degree of integrity, accountability and adhere to the American Correctional Association and DHS ICE standards
  • Must demonstrate an ability to work with a diverse population of people, including people of different cultures, with different values and lifestyles, with a cross-cultural perspective
  • Must maintain current/physical residence in the continental United States
Responsibilities
  • Candidate will work under the supervision of the Detainee Welfare Manager.
  • The Warehouse Specialist will act independently or assist in the performance of any and all duties necessary to keep the facility in full operation.
  • Will perform other duties as assigned.
  • Arranging and taking inventory of stored materials.
  • Fills shipping or transfer order for finished goods from stored merchandise in accordance with specification on requisitions or other instructions.
  • Examining stored materials and reporting deterioration and damage.
  • Removing materials from storage and preparing it for distribution.
  • Inputs data into computer, keeps records and submits reports to supervisor.
  • Utilizes inventory programs and bar scanner equipment.
  • Reports discrepancies to the Manager.
  • Routes and directs materials to prescribed storage locations and stacks or palletizes materials in accordance with prescribed storage methods.
  • Keep records of incoming, outgoing, requisitions, and additional stock reporting short supplies to supervisor.
  • May operate hand or power trucks in performing warehouse duties.
  • Assists with receiving, packaging, and unpacking and inventorying of supply items as needed.
  • Distribute supplies as needed.
  • Work is completed in a priority established by supervision or facility need.
  • All work will be completed with a high degree of professionalism, quality and craftsmanship.
  • Lulls in workload are used to maintain a clean and orderly work area and to insure clerical tasks are up to date.
  • Keeps up to date on departmental and facility safety standards and local codes and policies.

Akima provides services to the U.S. federal government across facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, mission support, FF&E, and construction. It delivers contracted, integrated services to help government missions succeed. As a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, Akima aims to create long-term value for its parent while achieving superior outcomes for customers, guided by Iñupiat values. Its differentiators include Alaska Native ownership, a broad multi-domain service footprint, and a focus on federal missions; its goal is to support customer missions and sustain value for NANA and the Iñupiat community.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • Acquired Pinnacle Solutions, enhancing defense training and sustainment capabilities.
  • Appointed Lauren Cates as VP for Emerging Markets Group to expand mission-critical tech.
  • Appointed Marcus Lopez as COO with 30 years experience to drive operational excellence.

What critics are saying

  • 8(a) subsidiaries graduate, losing sole-source edges to General Dynamics and CACI.
  • FY2026 NDAA shifts DoD cloud contracts to AWS and Azure, crushing Akima's IT revenue.
  • NANA shareholder lawsuits over fund mismanagement halt $500M+ pipelines via audits.

What makes Akima unique

  • Akima delivers agile solutions in facilities, IT, logistics, and construction as NANA subsidiary.
  • Ranked #31 on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.
  • Provides mission support to Sandia National Laboratories in high-security environments.

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PR Newswire
Feb 19th, 2026
Akima appoints Lauren Cates as VP of business development for Emerging Markets Group

Akima, a federal government solutions provider, has appointed Lauren Cates as vice president of business development for its Emerging Markets Group. Cates will lead growth strategy and expand the company's presence in delivering mission-critical technologies to government and military customers. Cates brings over 15 years of federal contracting experience. She previously led Indigo IT's growth team, securing major contracts in cybersecurity, cloud and enterprise IT services, and spent more than a decade with Bowhead Family of Companies managing billion-dollar pipelines. Akima, a subsidiary of Alaska Native Corporation NANA, employs over 11,000 people and delivers solutions across IT, logistics, aerospace and construction. The company ranked #31 on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

PR Newswire
Feb 12th, 2026
Akima appoints Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer to drive operational excellence

Akima, a federal government contractor, has appointed Marcus Lopez as chief operating officer. Lopez will report to president and CEO Bill Monet and oversee operational excellence and customer delivery. Lopez brings over 30 years of experience in government and commercial sectors. Most recently, he served as president and chief growth officer at Belcan, a Cognizant company, where he led the integration of a $20 billion enterprise. Previously, he headed ManTech's Advanced Research Technology Business Unit. A former US Navy officer and pilot, Lopez commanded an elite strike/fighter squadron. Akima is a subsidiary of NANA, an Alaska Native Corporation, employing 11,000 people and delivering solutions in IT, aerospace, construction and other areas. The company ranked 31st on Washington Technology's 2025 Top 100 government contractors list.

WashingtonExec
Apr 12th, 2023
Akima Buys Pinnacle Solutions | WashingtonExec

Akima has entered into a definitive agreement to buy Pinnacle Solutions, Inc., a provider of training and sustainment products and services to defense

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