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Akima, LLC

Warehouse Specialist - ASP

Fort Sill, OK · On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

Work may require extended standing, bending, stooping, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds alone, or 100 pounds with the assistance of other Warehousemen/Ammunition Handlers. * Work may be done ...

Army National Guard Units

$29.77 - $34.68/hr

MATERIALS HANDLER Location: Washington United States Property and Fiscal Office CAMP MURRAY ... ammunition, explosives, chemicals, or radioactive materials in accordance with facility and ...

Wieland Group

Material Handler

Texas City, TX · On-site

$18/hr

Material Handler Job Location US-TX-Texas City ID 2026-3994 # of Openings 1 Posted Date 2 months ... We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage ...

Army National Guard Units

MATERIALS HANDLER

Boise, ID · On-site +1

$25.65 - $29.93/hr

This National Guard position is for a MATERIALS HANDLER, Position Description Number D0903000 and ... ammunition, explosives, chemicals, or radioactive materials in accordance with facility and ...

Army National Guard Units

MATERIALS HANDLER

Boise, ID · On-site

$16 - $19.25/hr

This National Guard position is for a MATERIALS HANDLER, Position Description Number D0903000 and ... ammunition, explosives, chemicals, or radioactive materials in accordance with facility and ...

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Wieland

Material Handler

Texas City, TX

$18/hr

We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage ... Wieland is looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented 1st Shift Material Handler

Wieland

Material Handler

Texas City, TX · On-site

$18/hr

We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage ... Wieland is looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented 1st Shift Material Handler

Wieland

Material Handler

Texas City, TX · On-site

$18/hr

We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage ... Wieland is looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented 1st Shift Material Handler

Wieland

Material Handler

Texas City, TX

$18/hr

We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage ... Wieland is looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented 1st Shift Material Handler

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for ammunition handler in the United States is $17.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an ammunition handler?

An Ammunition Handler is responsible for the safe storage, transport, and handling of ammunition in military or civilian settings. They ensure that munitions are properly accounted for, inspected for defects, and stored in compliance with safety regulations. This role requires attention to detail, knowledge of hazardous materials protocols, and adherence to strict safety procedures. Ammunition Handlers may work in warehouses, training ranges, or active deployment zones, supporting military or law enforcement operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ammunition handler?

Ammunition Handlers require strong attention to detail, a solid understanding of safety protocols, and physical fitness, often backed by relevant experience or military training. Proficiency with inventory management systems, forklift operation, and certifications such as OSHA safety training are often necessary. Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills help individuals excel in this role. These abilities are critical to ensure the safe, efficient, and accurate handling and storage of ammunition in high-risk environments.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an ammunition handler?

Ammunition Handlers are responsible for receiving, inspecting, storing, and issuing various types of ammunition and explosives, as well as maintaining detailed logs of all transactions. Daily tasks often include checking inventory accuracy, ensuring compliance with strict safety protocols, and operating forklifts or other material handling equipment. You may also assist with periodic audits and coordinate with other logistics and security team members to support seamless operations. This role often requires a high level of vigilance and teamwork to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.

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Warehouse Specialist - ASP

Akima, LLC

Fort Sill, OK • On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

Full-time

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Job description

AFO is looking for a Warehouse Specialist to work in Fort Sill, OK. The Warehouse Specialist ASP supports operations at the Ammunition Supply Point (ASP) by performing all aspects of ammunition management, including receipt, storage, inventory, accountability, issue, maintenance, stock control, and shipment preparation in compliance with Army regulations.
To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
Responsibilities
  • Performs ammunition receipt, storage, inventory & accountability, issue, maintenance, stock control, turn-in, and pre- and post-shipment operations procedures at the Ammunition Supply Point (ASP).
  • Loads, unloads, stacks, and stores ammunition, including rockets, at the ASP.
  • Reviews unit paperwork for accuracy and for compliance with existing regulations.
  • Conducts safety inspections of vehicles entering the ASP.
  • Escorts unit personnel into the ASP, and identifies the correct ammunition/pyrotechnics by type, lot and location, and issues same to unit personnel.
  • Assists unit with loading and securing the load and will forklift all palletized loads.
  • Maintains accountability of all items issued and makes appropriate entries on the Magazine Data Card.
  • Inspects loaded vehicles for proper blocking and bracing to ensure no violations of compatibility have occurred, and to ensure load is properly placarded prior to exiting the ASP.
  • May assist with the receipt of commercial vehicles/railcars transporting ammunition to Fort Sill and the ASP by unloading, segregating, and placing into storage, items contained in the shipment.
  • May be required to conduct routine serviceability inspections of ammunition brought or returned to the ASP.
  • Assists with quarterly closed inventories, and conducts 100% screening of turn-in items, including brass and residue, to ensure no live ammunition gets transported to the Defense Reutilization Management Office (DRMO).
  • May be required to assist with the preparation of outbound shipments of live or unserviceable ammunition and explosives.
  • May assist government QASAS personnel in the unpacking, inspection, renovation, re-warehousing process, to include re-marking, re-stenciling ammunition and containers.
  • Performs customer service and support functions for a wide range of customers and units. Must have a familiarity with procedures relating to both automated and non-automated customer units.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • High School graduate or equivalent.
  • Must have the potential to become ammunition certified within 24 months of assignment.
  • Must be knowledgeable of receiving, inspection, and storage procedures as outlined in DA PAM 385-64, FM 9-13, and DA PAM 710-2-2.
  • Must have a working knowledge of applicable ARs, TMs, PAMs, DoD, FORSCOM and TRADOC Regulations.
  • Certification is required, IAW TRADOC Reg 350-30 for all employees involved in munitions operations.
  • Ability to pass Pre-Employment Drug Test and Background Screening.
  • Ability to receive a favorable TIER-1 Investigation, obtain and maintain a CAC.
  • Applicant must possess a REAL ID-compliant, state-issued driver's license.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Some familiarity with ammunition storage and supply functions strongly preferred.
  • Forklift/MHE operation certification (OF 346) preferred.
  • Ability to pass security screening, which is completed for access to Arms, Ammunition, & Explosives (AA&E) storage and accountability rosters.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:
  • May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Work may require extended standing, bending, stooping, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds alone, or 100 pounds with the assistance of other Warehousemen/Ammunition Handlers.
  • Work may be done during periods of extreme weather, including heat, cold, and humidity, and for these reasons, must be in excellent physical condition.

Job ID
2026-24598
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.
As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

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As an Alaska Native Corporation headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Akima is dedicated to delivering superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for our Iñupiat shareholders. Akima maintains a portfolio of small businesses, 8(a) companies, and operating companies that deliver simplified and accelerated access to the products and services agencies need to ensure mission success.

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Specialty trade contractors

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

1995

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