| Job Title : |
Unit supply specialist |
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| Job Reference : |
usang |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Fri Apr 01, 2011 |
| Job category: |
National Guard, Enlisted, Logistics & Supply |
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| Job Description |
The safety of troops in the battlefield may depend on the proper follow-through of the National Guard unit supply specialist. As a unit supply specialist, you become an integral player in maintaining and distributing food, medicines, ammunition, and other supplies. Your responsibilities are essential to the effective and efficient management of National Guard resources and personnel. Your duties may include:
Performing all typical warehousing tasks, such as receiving, inspecting, loading, and delivering supplies
Compiling and maintaining an inventory
Operating and maintaining equipment necessary in receiving and distribution, including computers and heavy machinery
Securing a safe atmosphere within the warehouse
Maintaining quality control, property management, and repair parts management
Keeping accurate records
Training
National Guard training usually is scheduled to accommodate a members civilian life, whether it is for the job or school. Each member first attends Initial Entry Training. After basic training, a solider then reports for Advanced Individual Training, which may vary in length depending on your specialty. Training continues for one drill weekend each month and one annual training period, which is usually two weeks in the summer.
Helpful skills
The ideal candidate for a National Guard unit supply specialist should:
Be interested in business administration, financial matters, and typing
Understand the importance of accurate records
Prefer physical work and operating warehouse equipment |
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