Warehouse Supply Chain Specialist at U.S. Army Recruiting - Albany Battalion

***THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ENLISTMENT IN THE U.S. ARMY OR ARMY RESERVE***

As the Unit Supply Specialist, youll be responsible for supervising and maintaining all Army supplies and equipment. Youll receive, inspect, inventory, load and unload, store, issue, and deliver all supplies and equipment. Youll also safely secure and control weapons and ammunition in security areas.

JOB DUTIES

• Receive, inspect, inventory, load/unload, store, issue and deliver supplies and equipment
• Maintain automated supply system for accounting of organizational and installation supplies and equipment
• Issue and receive small arms. Secure and control weapons and ammunition in security areas
• Schedule and perform preventive and organizational maintenance on weapons
• Operate unit-level computers

TRAINING
Job training for a unit supply specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and eight weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field, including practice in handling and storing stock.

Some of the skills youll learn are:

• Procedures for shipping, receiving, storing and issuing stock
• Stock control and accounting procedures
• Procedures for handling medical and food supplies
• Movement, storage and maintenance of ammunition

Compensation

• Paid training
• Salary Pay
• Housing and meal allowance for full-time positions
• 30 days of paid vacation each year, in addition to federal holidays
• 401(K) type savings plan
• Full-coverage medical and dental insurance for Soldiers and immediate family members
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 coverage)
• Education Benefits (GI Bill) - tuition, housing, and book fees for 36 academic months of college
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Signing bonus - up to $40,000 in cash bonuses

In order to meet the minimum qualifications, you must:

• Be under 35 years old
• Be a US Citizen or Hold at least permanent residence (I-551/Greed Card)
• Have a High School Diploma/GED
• Have no major medical issues
• Have no major law violations (Felony level)

Required qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred qualifications:

• 17 years or older