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Unit Supply Specialist Job
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| Employer Name: USA ARMY |
SpiderID: 2072829 |
| Location: chicago, Illinois |
Date Posted: 9/27/2007 |
| Wage: Varies |
Category: Military |
| Job Code: 92Y |
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| Number Of Openings: unlimited |
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Job Description:
The right supplies, delivered at the right time, can ensure the safety of Army troops in the field. Maintaining and distributing the Army's large inventory of food, medicines, ammunition, spare parts and other supplies is an incredibly important job. The Unit Supply Specialist is an integral member of the Army's supply and warehousing specialist team.
The Unit Supply Specialist is primarily responsible for supervising or performing tasks involving the general upkeep and maintenance of all Army supplies and equipment. Some of your duties as an Unit Supply Specialist may include:
Receiving, inspecting, inventorying, loading, unloading, storing, delivering and turning in organization and installation supplies and equipment
Operating unit level computers
Preparing all unit/organizational supply documents
Maintaining automated supply system for accounting of organizational and installation supplies and equipment
Issuing and receiving small arms and crew served weapons
Securing and controlling weapons and ammunition in security areas
Scheduling and performing preventive and organizational maintenance on weapons
Performing inventory and financial management procedures, including ordering, receiving and storing supplies
Locating and cataloging stock
Performing or supervising inventory management, storage and preservation
Performing quality control, property management and repair parts management
Segregating and accounting for medical supplies and equipment
Selecting the correct stock for issue
Loading, unloading and moving stock using equipment such as forklifts and hand trucks
Keeping records on incoming and outgoing stock
Job Requirements:
Job training for a Unit Supply Specialist consists of nine weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and six weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practice in handling and storing stock. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field. Some of the skills you learn are:
Stock control and accounting procedures
Procedures for shipping, receiving, storing and issuing stock
Procedures for handling medical and food supplies
Movement, storage and maintenance of ammunition
Helpful attributes include:
An interest in mathematics, bookkeeping, accounting, business administration and/or typing
An ability to keep accurate records
A preference for physical work
An interest in operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment
Job Criteria:
Start Date: ASAP
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: 0
Education Required: High School
Overnight Travel: 25-50%
Vacation Time: More Than 3 weeks / year
Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Relocation Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Company Cafeteria, Regular Employee Outings, Other Benefits
Company Profile:
The U.S. Army, a key component of the U.S. Armed Forces, is made up of the best-trained, most dedicated, most respected Soldiers in the world — protecting America’s freedoms at home and abroad, securing our homeland, and defending democracy worldwide.
A Soldier in the U.S. Army is the embodiment of physical strength, emotional strength and strength of purpose. As a Soldier, you will be prepared to serve our country whenever and wherever you are needed, combat-ready at all times, trained to counter any threat, anywhere
Contact Information:
| Contact Name: jesse bryant |
Company Type: Recruiter |
| Company: USA Army |
Phone: 773-725-0819/ 877-875-9788 |
| Street: 3905 n. cicero ave |
Fax: 773-725-1763 |
| City: chicago |
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| State: Illinois |
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| Zip: 60641 |
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