Materials Handling / Inventory Specialist

Materials Handling / Inventory Specialist
Gulf of America Logistics, LLC (GoAL) — Louisiana

About Gulf of America Logistics

Gulf of America Logistics, LLC (GoAL) is a veteran-owned project logistics and heavy haul company headquartered in Bossier City, Louisiana, with operations across Texas and an Louisiana. GoAL provides mission-critical logistics support for large-scale industrial and construction projects and is built on a foundation of safety, integrity, and operational excellence. As we grow, we are looking for team members who share our commitment to a safety-first culture and reliable, accurate execution in the field.

Position Summary

The Materials Handling / Inventory Specialist receives, stores, tracks, and issues construction materials, tools, and equipment to field crews. This role owns inventory accuracy for the laydown yard and warehouse and serves as the front line for delivery and storage that, if not managed properly, could delay project schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive incoming shipments, verify against packing slips and purchase orders, and inspect for damage or shortages.
• Stage and organize materials in the laydown yard/warehouse in accordance with the project material control plan.
• Issue tools, consumables, and materials to crews using check-out/check-in logs.
• Perform cycle counts and reconcile physical inventory against the system of record; investigate and document discrepancies.
• Operate a forklift and/or other powered industrial trucks to move materials (certification provided if not current).
• Maintain organized, labeled storage locations and keep the yard free of trip/fall hazards.
• Adhere to all GoAL and site-specific safety protocols; actively support and reinforce a safety-first culture on every shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• Prior warehouse, laydown yard, or inventory control experience preferred (industrial/construction setting a plus).
• Basic computer literacy for inventory tracking systems (Excel or ERP/inventory software).
• Forklift certification preferred; willing to certify.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort with counts, logs, and documentation.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon E-Verify eligibility confirmation.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check as a condition of employment. Employment remains contingent on compliance with GoAL's drug-free workplace policy, including any applicable random or post-incident testing. As required under Louisiana law, applicants and employees will be provided written notice of GoAL's drug testing policy prior to testing.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.; team-lift required for anything heavier.
• Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and climbing on/off equipment.
• Outdoor yard exposure to heat, cold, and weather; steel-toe boots and required PPE must be worn at all times.
• Work is performed in an active construction/laydown yard environment with moving equipment and material handling traffic.

Safety Commitment

GoAL maintains a safety-first culture across all sites. Employees are expected to follow all HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental) protocols, report hazards immediately, and participate in required safety training. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the ADA.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gulf of America Logistics, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a veteran-owned company, GoAL strongly encourages veterans and military spouses to apply.

Work Location: In person