Material Handler (T32)

Army National Guard Units • Camp Ripley, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an Army National Guard Title 32 excepted-service position with the Minnesota Army National Guard, Unit MATES #1, located at Camp Ripley, Minnesota. The role performs warehouse operations involving receipt, storage, selection, shipment, and distribution of bulk and bin materials and equipment. The employee assists with warehouse storage plans, space utilization, stock arrangement, and movement of materials, and may handle hazardous items under applicable safety and regulatory procedures. In smaller facilities, the employee may serve as the senior nonsupervisory worker and as the senior member of a warehouse project team.

The position uses Army supply management information systems, computer terminals, and barcode readers to track materials and prepare documentation. It includes inspection and accountability duties, coordination of shipments and personnel, operation of warehouse vehicles and equipment, inventory and production reporting, and identification and disposition of varied materials and property. Minnesota National Guard membership in a compatible military position is required, and the selectee must wear the military uniform. The position is subject to background and suitability checks and may require a probationary period. Irregular and/or overtime hours may be required.

Requirements

• Minnesota Army National Guard membership is required; applicants not currently members must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the required military grade.
• Must be assigned to and maintain a compatible military position/MOS in the Minnesota Army National Guard; military grade is enlisted.
• Must wear the military uniform.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements and obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Must have a valid driver's license for the state of residence or principal employment if operating motor vehicles is required.
• Minimum experience or training demonstrating the ability to compare item identification against receiving reports and issue requests; use hand trucks, dollies, and other stock-moving equipment; use hand tools; and follow oral and written instructions.
• WG-06 specialized experience or training in receiving, packaging, and preparing items for shipment; compiling reports; warehouse planning and documentation; accepted warehousing practices; and establishing and rotating storage locations based on life expectancy, available space, and product turnover.
• Relevant job factors include work practices, technical practices, interpreting instructions and specifications, knowledge of materials, dexterity, and safety.
• Must meet the applicable military compatibility and MOS requirements; failure to obtain a compatible MOS may result in termination of employment.
• Must satisfy applicable background and suitability checks, including checks related to security clearance, sensitivity level, and Department of Defense IT network access.
• Irregular and/or overtime hours may be required to support operational needs or contingencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehousing activities, including receiving, storing, selecting, and shipping bulk and bin materials and equipment.
• Assist with warehouse storage and space-utilization plans, stock arrangement, warehouse configuration, and traffic flow.
• Handle and store hazardous materials, when assigned, in accordance with applicable safety and regulatory procedures.
• Serve as the senior nonsupervisory worker in smaller warehouses and as a senior member of warehouse project teams.
• Use supply management information systems, computer terminals, and barcode readers to track materials and prepare documentation.
• Perform classification and quality-assurance inspections and maintain formal accountability for materials received, stored, or issued.
• Keep required documentation with materials throughout storage and issue processes, and prepare supply documents and reports.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments and material placement in docking areas; schedule personnel to support movement priorities and space allocations.
• Operate warehouse vehicles, including cargo tractors, stake trucks, mobile cranes, and forklifts up to 10,000 pounds.
• Prepare inventory and production reports, identify discrepancies in shipping and receiving documents, and direct shipments to shipping or storage areas.
• Identify, examine, classify, accept, and dispose of materials and property; determine their physical condition and serviceability.
• Check stock and part numbers against supply catalogs, report shipment inconsistencies, defective or damaged property, and recommend action.
• Prepare statements of facts about property loss, damage, or destruction, and route items for technical inspection when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of benefits; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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