Materials Handler (Fork Lift/Motor Vehicle Operator)

Air Mobility Command•Dover AFB, DE

11d

About The Position

The Materials Handler independently performs a wide range of material-handling and heavy-capacity forklift operating duties in support of Air Mobility Command strategic Aerial Port Squadrons and U.S. Transportation Command global cargo movement requirements. The role handles general, oversized, and specialized bulk materials and equipment throughout warehousing and shipping activities. The position operates powered forklifts with lifting capacities of up to 50,000 pounds, as well as automated material-handling and identification equipment. It also involves operating light trucks on public roads to pick up and deliver items to and from base customers. The employee secures hazardous and non-hazardous cargo for shipment, follows applicable safety, security, preservation, handling, and storage procedures, and maintains a safe, clean, and secure work environment. This is a mission-essential key position. Shift work and emergency overtime may be required. The employee must hold applicable licenses or authorizations for assigned vehicles and equipment, work with hazardous materials, and be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. The job has no education qualification requirement. A career with the federal government includes a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type and other factors.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
Possess applicable licenses or authorizations to operate assigned vehicles and equipment.
Be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Meet the screen-out requirement: demonstrate the ability to perform the work of a Materials Handler (Fork Lift/Motor Vehicle Operator) without more than normal supervision.
Demonstrate knowledge of warehousing methods, procedures, and material-handling techniques for receiving, storing, issuing, shipping, picking up, delivering, preserving, and accounting for materials and equipment.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skill to safely operate forklifts powered by electric, gasoline, diesel, or LPG, including maneuvering bulky loads, judging load dimensions and weight, and determining suitable storage locations.
Demonstrate knowledge of transportation policies, procedures, and safety rules and regulations.
Demonstrate skill using automated material-processing equipment and systems, including computer terminals, optical readers, and scanners.
Be able to follow transportation protective-service procedures and specialized procedures for securing and protecting hazardous or specialty cargo.
Be able to safely operate a motor vehicle in varied traffic and road conditions and judge clearances, turning radius, and braking distance.
Work with hazardous materials.
Meet the position's physical demands, including standing, stooping, bending, working in tiring or uncomfortable positions, lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds, and operating hand and foot controls.
Be available for shift work and emergency overtime when required.
Meet the applicable OPM qualification standard for the WG-6900 Warehousing and Stock Handling Group; qualification is assessed based on the quality of experience and skills rather than a specific duration of experience.

Responsibilities

Receive, store, issue, ship, pick up, and deliver general, oversized, or specialized bulk materials and equipment.
Verify quantities received against receiving reports and take appropriate action to resolve discrepancies.
Operate powered forklifts with capacities up to 50,000 pounds and automated material-handling and identification equipment to move, stack, unstack, load, unload, bin, and position materials and equipment.
Secure hazardous and non-hazardous cargo before shipment, following safety, security, preservation, handling, and storage procedures for hazardous or specialty cargo such as munitions, explosives, and toxic materials.
Drive pickup, panel, or flatbed trucks on public roads to pick up and deliver items to and from base customers in support of shipping and receiving.
Follow safety practices and regulations and maintain a safe, clean, and secure work environment.
Perform limited emergency vehicle repairs when required, such as changing a flat tire.