Material Examiner and Identifier (Forklift Operator)

Defense Logistics Agency • Camp Pendleton, CA

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About The Position

Receives, examines, and determines the condition and disposition of a wide variety of materials. Reviews disposal turn-in documents and compares them with the property to confirm information and documentation, including stock number, nomenclature, quantity, unit of issue, disposal authority code, demilitarization (DEMIL), and condition code. Visually inspects usable property for signs of condition and acceptability; determines condition, reportability, and any special handling requirements; and assigns appropriate warehousing classifications. Verifies DEMIL codes, challenges questionable items or codes, maintains segregated storage for property requiring DEMIL, and ensures required certifications are attached to turn-in documents when property has been demilitarized. Performs special and periodic property inventories and re-palletizes or relocates property as needed. Operates forklifts and related material-handling equipment to move, load, unload, stack, and unstack palletized materials, supplies, and equipment.

Work takes place in warehouses and outdoor areas such as docks and scrap yards, in conditions that may be hot, cold, damp, drafty, or exposed to varying weather. The role involves physical hazards associated with material-handling equipment and hand and power tools, and requires wearing safety equipment as required. The position requires a pre-employment physical.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must meet the applicable screen-out element and demonstrate through experience and training the knowledge and skill needed to perform the work at the applied level; no specific length of experience is required.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service.
• Must complete a favorable suitability or fitness determination where reciprocity cannot be applied.
• Must comply with applicable drug-testing requirements, including pre-employment testing for selected applicants.
• Must have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification document to access certain federal facilities.
• Able to lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier items are moved using weight-handling equipment or assistance.
• Able to perform prolonged standing and walking, and bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling in tiring or uncomfortable positions.

Responsibilities

• Receive, examine, and determine the condition and disposition of materials.
• Review disposal turn-in documents and verify their information against the property.
• Inspect usable property for condition and acceptability.
• Determine property condition, reportability, and special handling requirements, and assign warehousing classification instructions.
• Verify demilitarization codes, challenge questionable items or codes, and maintain segregated storage for property requiring demilitarization.
• Ensure required certifications are attached to turn-in documents for property demilitarized by the host or generating activity.
• Perform special and periodic inventories and re-palletize or relocate property as necessary.
• Operate forklifts and related material-handling equipment to move, load, unload, stack, and unstack palletized materials, supplies, and equipment.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed