Automated Logistical Specialist

Overview

The Automated Logistical Specialist is primarily responsible for supervising and performing management or warehouse functions in order to maintain equipment records and parts.

Job duties

• Establish and maintain stock records and other documents, such as inventory, material control, accounting and supply reports
• Review and verify quantities received against bills of contracts, purchase requests and shipping documents
• Unload, unpack, count, segregate, palletize and store incoming supplies and equipment
• Construct bins, shelving and other storage aids
• Simplify and standardize the collection and use of maintenance data
• Raise the quality and accuracy of performance, cost and parts data through improved maintenance management

Training

Job training for an Automated Logistical Specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and nine weeks and two days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Lee, VA with on-the-job instruction. 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 you'll learn are: Stock control and accounting procedures Procedures for shipping, receiving, storing and issuing stock Movement, storage and maintenance of ammunition Procedures for handling medical and food supplies

Required ASVAB score

Clerical (CL): 90 Learn more about the ASVAB .

Helpful skills

• Interest in mathematics, bookkeeping, accounting, business administration and/or typing
• Ability to keep accurate records
• Preference for Enjoyment of physical work
• Interest in operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment

Civilian career relevance

The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as a stock control clerk, parts clerk or storekeeper with civilian factories, repair shops, department stores, and government warehouses and stockrooms.