Materials Examiner & Identifier Forklift Operator

Defense Logistics Agency • Whitehall, OH

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About The Position

Receives, verifies, sorts, classifies, warehouses, and issues excess surplus property. Reviews, researches, verifies, and receives routine and complex property, using Federal Cataloging Procedures to validate or change data elements and certify items as eligible for sale. Reviews disposal turn-in documents accompanying material and compares documentation with property to confirm details such as stock number, nomenclature, quantity, unit of issue, disposal authority code, demilitarization code, and condition code. Visually inspects usable property, determines condition and reportability, identifies special handling requirements, and assigns warehousing classification instructions. Verifies demilitarization codes, challenges questionable items or codes, maintains segregated storage for property requiring demilitarization, and ensures appropriate certification is attached to turn-in documents when demilitarization is performed by the host or generating activity. Performs daily inspection and maintenance and completes required forms. Handles the pre-receipt examination, inspection, receipt, storage, safeguarding, and handling of hazardous property, including examining property at the generation point. Operates forklifts and other material handling equipment to move, load, unload, stack, and unstack palletized materials, supplies, and equipment.

This is a first-shift, non-exempt position requiring a pre-employment physical and the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license and any other licenses or certifications required by applicable authorities. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, including warehouse and inclement-weather conditions, and may involve protective equipment and exposure to hazardous substances and moving equipment. The role requires climbing property stacks, frequent physical handling, and lifting property weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must meet the applicable screen-out element and demonstrate through experience and training the quality of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the work; no specific length of experience is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain licenses and certifications required by the installation and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to climb property stacks and perform considerable kneeling, crawling, bending, walking, and stooping.
• Must routinely handle property and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds, and shift or relocate other heavy materials using appropriate material handling equipment.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Must meet suitability or fitness requirements; appointment is subject to a favorable determination where reciprocity cannot be applied.
• Must comply with DLA drug testing requirements for testing-designated positions, including pre-employment testing and random testing.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, sort, classify, warehouse, and issue excess surplus property.
• Review, research, verify, and receive routine and complex property; use Federal Cataloging Procedures to validate or change data elements and certify items as eligible for sale.
• Review disposal turn-in documents and compare their data with the property, including stock number, nomenclature, quantity, unit of issue, disposal authority code, demilitarization code, and condition code.
• Visually inspect usable property and determine its condition and acceptability.
• Determine reportability and special handling requirements, including hazardous material, precious metals, security, demilitarization, and special-focus items; assign warehousing classification instructions.
• Verify demilitarization codes, challenge questionable items or codes, and maintain segregated storage for property requiring demilitarization.
• Ensure proper certification is attached to turn-in documents when property is demilitarized by the host or generating activity.
• Perform daily inspections and maintenance and complete appropriate forms.
• Perform pre-receipt examination, inspection, receipt, storage, safeguarding, and handling of hazardous property, including examination at the generation point.
• Operate forklifts and related material handling equipment to move, load, unload, stack, and unstack palletized materials, supplies, and equipment.

Benefits

• The posting states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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