Materials Examiner And Identifier (Fork Lift Operator)

Defense Logistics Agency•Davis Monthan AFB, AZ

About The Position

The Materials Examiner and Identifier receives, examines, and determines the condition and disposition of a wide variety of materials. The position reviews disposal turn-in documents and compares the information against the property to ensure the stock number, nomenclature, quantity, unit of issue, disposal authority code, demilitarization code, condition code, and other documentation are correct. The incumbent visually inspects usable property, determines acceptability, reportability, special handling requirements, and appropriate warehousing classification instructions. The role verifies demilitarization codes, challenges questionable items or codes, maintains segregated storage for property requiring demilitarization, and ensures the required certification is attached when property has been demilitarized by the host or generating activity. The position also performs special and periodic inventories, re-palletizes or relocates property as necessary, and operates forklifts and related materials-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, where conditions may include heat, cold, dampness, drafts, and varying weather. The work involves physical hazards associated with materials-handling equipment and hand and power tools, and requires use of safety equipment and adherence to applicable safety procedures. The position requires moderate to heavy lifting, including handling items up to 50 pounds by hand or hand-truck; heavier items are moved using equipment or assistance. Work may involve prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling, including on hard surfaces, rough terrain, and forklifts. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, complete a pre-employment physical, and be able to obtain and maintain licenses or certifications required by applicable authorities. Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness determination. This is a non-exempt position with a set schedule. Drug testing may be required before appointment and randomly thereafter for employees in designated positions.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must meet the screen-out element and demonstrate through experience and training the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties at the level for which applying; no specific length of experience is required.
Must complete a pre-employment physical.
Must be able to obtain and maintain licenses and/or certifications required by the installation and federal, state, and local laws.
Appointment requires a favorable suitability or fitness determination when reciprocity cannot be applied.
Must comply with safety requirements and use personal protective equipment as required.
Must be registered for Selective Service or exempt if male and born after December 31, 1959.
Must be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting; items up to 50 pounds may be lifted or carried by hand or hand-truck, with heavier items moved using equipment or assistance.
Must be able to perform prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling, including work on hard surfaces, rough terrain, and forklifts.

Responsibilities

Receive, examine, and determine the condition and disposition of materials.
Review disposal turn-in documents and compare them with property to verify identifying data and documentation, including stock number, nomenclature, quantity, unit of issue, disposal authority code, demilitarization code, and condition code.
Visually inspect usable property for obvious condition issues and determine acceptability.
Determine condition, reportability, and special handling requirements, including for hazardous materials, precious metals, security, demilitarization, and special-focus items.
Assign appropriate classification instructions for warehousing.
Verify demilitarization codes and challenge questionable items or codes.
Maintain segregated storage for property requiring demilitarization.
Ensure required certification is attached to turn-in documents when property is demilitarized by the host or generating activity.
Perform special and periodic inventories of property.
Re-palletize or relocate property as necessary.
Operate forklifts and related materials-handling equipment to move, load, unload, stack, and unstack palletized materials, supplies, and equipment.
Follow safety standards and procedures, use required personal protective equipment, and report occupational mishaps, illnesses, injuries, and unsafe or unhealthful conditions to a supervisor.