Materials Handler

Army National Guard Units•Gulfport, MS

14d

About The Position

This National Guard Title 32 excepted service position requires military membership and is part of the MS 1108 AVCRAD, National Guard. The Materials Handler, WG-6907-6, oversees one or more product lines, part of a large warehouse, or serves as the senior employee in a smaller warehouse or supply facility. The position is located in a maintenance facility, warehouse, training site, supply facility, or support facility. The role performs receiving, storing, selecting, and shipping of materials and equipment; supports warehouse storage and space planning; and may handle hazardous materials under applicable regulations. It uses standard Army management information systems, computer terminals, and barcode readers to document and track materials. The position maintains accountability, preserves required documentation, performs classification and quality-assurance inspections, and prepares supply documents and reports. The Materials Handler coordinates shipments and material placement, schedules personnel to support movement priorities and space allocations, operates warehouse vehicles and tools, and examines and classifies property such as electronic equipment and aircraft or automotive components. The position determines condition and serviceability, reports discrepancies or damage, prepares statements concerning lost or damaged property, and routes defective items for technical inspection. Other related duties may be assigned. This is an indefinite, tenure 3 position with a time limit determined by agency needs. A permanent military technician selected for the role will become tenure 3; if a permanent resource becomes available, the incumbent may be converted to a permanent appointment without competition. Military uniform wear and direct deposit are mandatory. The employee may occasionally work outside normal duty hours, and overtime may be required. The workplace may be indoors or outdoors and expose the employee to temperature and lighting extremes, physical injury hazards, dust, grease, solvents, noise, radiation, toxins, explosive hazards, or chemical fumes. Protective clothing may be required.

Requirements

Must be a member of the National Guard; eligible military grades are E1–E7.
At least 9 months of experience or training in receiving, packaging, and preparing items for shipment.
Experience compiling reports and knowledge of warehouse planning, documentation requirements, and accepted warehousing methods, procedures, and techniques.
Experience setting up and rotating storage locations while considering factors such as life expectancy, available space, and product turnover.
General experience or training demonstrating ability to compare item identification against receiving reports and issue request forms.
Skill using hand trucks, dollies, and other equipment to move stock; ability to use hand tools such as hammers and pliers; and ability to follow oral and written instructions.
A valid state driver's license is required for positions involving motor vehicle operation.
For positions requiring a Secret or Top Secret clearance, must possess or be able to obtain the clearance within one year of appointment.
Must wear the military uniform and participate in direct deposit.
Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships and contribute to a cooperative working environment.
Must maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities under applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
No education substitution is allowed for specialized experience.

Responsibilities

Perform receiving, storing, selecting, and shipping of bulk and bin materials and equipment.
Assist in developing warehouse storage plans, layouts, configurations, stock arrangements, movement plans, and traffic flow.
Safely receive, store, and move hazardous items in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements when assigned.
Serve as a senior non-supervisory warehouse worker or project-team member, establishing item locations and organizing stock as needed.
Use standard Army management information systems, computer terminals, and barcode readers to track and document materials.
Perform classification inspections and maintain formal accountability for materials received, stored, or issued.
Ensure required documentation remains with materials throughout storage and issue processes.
Perform quality-assurance inspections of stored materials and prepare supply documents and reports.
Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials in docking areas.
Schedule personnel to facilitate material movement according to priorities, scheduling requirements, and space allocations.
Operate warehouse perimeter vehicles, including cargo tractors, stake trucks, mobile cranes, and forklifts up to 10,000 pounds.
Prepare inventory and production reports; screen shipping and receiving documents for discrepancies; and direct shipments to shipping or storage areas.
Operate hand tools and stationary power tools.
Identify, examine, classify, accept, and dispose of materials and property, including electronic equipment and aircraft and automotive components and assemblies.
Determine the physical condition and serviceability of materials and property; verify stock and part numbers using supply catalogs.
Advise the supervisor of inconsistent shipment information, defective material, or shipping damage; recommend actions and prepare statements of facts about property loss, damage, or destruction.
Route items to maintenance for technical inspection when defects, excessive wear, corrosion, missing parts, or damage are found.
Perform other related duties as required.