Materials Handler

Forest Service•Grangeville, ID

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within a National Forest and performs work receiving, storing, and shipping a variety of supplies, equipment, and materials. Duties also include packing and repacking stock items. The position is temporary for the FY2027 hiring season and may last up to six months or, as a not-to-exceed appointment, one year. An extension may be possible without further competition; the appointment may also end early due to lack of work or funds. The expected start date is between April 18, 2027 and June 13, 2027. Duty location will be one of the locations listed in the announcement, and pay rates vary by location. This position is not eligible for telework.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
Must pass the required background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
Must complete employment verification through E-Verify.
Must receive federal payments by direct deposit.
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position, assessed on relevance, scope, and quality of experience and training rather than length of experience.
Applicants are evaluated on ability to do the work without more than normal supervision; work practices; technical practices; ability to interpret instructions and specifications; knowledge of materials; and dexterity and safety.
There is no substitution of education for this position.
Required qualification documents must be submitted by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Receive, mark, store, and sort bin and bulk supplies, materials, equipment, and commodities.
Inspect incoming shipments for quantity and quality; identify visible damage and report discrepancies or damage to a supervisor or higher-grade employee.
Load, unload, stack, bin, rotate, mark, and arrange stock according to standardized operating instructions.
Complete stock and shipment forms, including information about descriptions, quantities, units of issue, and labeling requirements.
Check shipping documents to verify incoming and outgoing shipments.
Use material identification equipment, including bar code wands, computer terminals, and laser scanners, to select storage locations.
Review approved requisitions, determine stock locations, and select items by quantity and stock number for shipment or distribution.
Prepare materials for orders, pack items for delivery, and obtain delivery signatures.
Use hand tools and warehouse equipment to move, handle, and package materials.
Follow safety regulations, protect stored materials, and safeguard keys to storage areas.
Use computerized equipment as needed to compile, enter, and reconcile information.