About this Material Handler role at The Copper River Family of Companies
Coho Consulting Group is seeking a Material Handler to support aircraft sustainment and supply-chain operations by receiving, handling, moving, tagging, and transferring aircraft parts and related assets in support of U.S. Air Force logistics missions. This position plays a critical role in the asset tagging, accountability, and transfer of materiel to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) while ensuring data accuracy and compliance with established logistics processes.
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Receive, inspect, sort, store, and issue aircraft parts, components, and related materiel.
- Physically move aircraft parts using material-handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts, dollies, hand trucks).
- Perform asset tagging and identification in accordance with Air Force and DLA requirements.
- Support the transfer of assets to DLA, ensuring items are properly documented, packaged, labeled, and staged.
- Maintain accurate logistical data and process documentation throughout the lifecycle of asset movement.
- Enter, update, and validate material transactions in government logistics systems (e.g., IUID, inventory, transfer documentation).
- Verify stock numbers, serial numbers, condition codes, quantities, and locations.
- Assist with inventory counts, reconciliations, and discrepancy resolution.
- Ensure compliance with safety, security, and handling procedures for aircraft parts and sensitive equipment.
- Coordinate with logistics, supply, quality, and program personnel to ensure smooth material flow.
- Maintain clean, organized storage and staging areas in accordance with base and safety standards.
Required Knowledge/Experience
- Technical Knowledge
- Knowledge of material handling practices, warehousing operations, and supply-chain workflows.
- Familiarity with aircraft parts, components, and aerospace logistics environments preferred.
- Ability to accurately record and maintain logistical and asset data.
- Skill in operating material-handling equipment safely and efficiently.
- Ability to follow detailed technical instructions, procedures, and checklists.
- Strong attention to detail and accountability for government property.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a logistics team.
- Physical Requirements
- Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs; occasionally heavier with assistance or equipment.
- Requires standing, walking, bending, lifting, and operating equipment for extended periods.
- Work performed in warehouse, hangar, or industrial environments.
About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:
Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.
The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.
Copper River’s Culture
The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
- Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
- Retirement 401(k) with employer match
- Open leave policy and paid holidays
- Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!
Note: Benefits are offered based on employment classification and applicable contract requirements. Eligibility may vary by position.
Disclaimer:
The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.