Materials Handler (Fork Lift Operator)

Defense Logistics Agency • Hill AFB, UT

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About The Position

The Materials Handler performs material receipt, storage, and issue operations in warehouse locations. The employee independently stores and stages materials in appropriate warehouse locations based on the nature of each item, including designated areas for new receipts, items awaiting inspection, rejected items, and items pending transfer, issue, or disposal. The role uses computer and barcode equipment to process transactions in material data systems, loads and unloads material from trucks and other conveyances, and moves material throughout warehouse areas. The employee independently operates material handling equipment (MHE), selects appropriate equipment for each material, and ensures items are properly secured on pallets and protected from the elements.

The position is mission essential and may require work during emergencies at the designated duty location, a telework site, or an alternate location. Work is usually performed indoors in well-lighted and ventilated shop areas, with short periods of possible outdoor exposure. The employee may need protective clothing such as steel-toed shoes, respirators, safety glasses, and earplugs. A pre-employment physical is required, and the employee must possess or be able to obtain and maintain appropriate state and government licenses.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Meet the screen-out element: ability to perform the work of a Materials Examiner and Identifier (Forklift Operator) without more than normal supervision.
• Demonstrate the ability to move, store, and pick a variety of materials; load and handle materials; and determine how items are to be received and identified.
• Complete a pre-employment physical.
• Possess or be able to obtain and maintain all appropriate state and government licenses.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Complete a favorable suitability or fitness determination when reciprocity cannot be applied.
• Comply with applicable pre-employment and ongoing drug testing requirements for testing-designated positions.
• Stand on hard surfaces for extended periods and perform bending, stooping, and work in tiring or uncomfortable positions.
• Regularly handle weights up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally handle weights up to 60 pounds; use weight-handling equipment or assistance for items heavier than 60 pounds.
• Perform light to moderate physical effort to reach, bend, turn, and move hands, arms, feet, and legs while operating equipment controls.
• Be able to work around shop noise, dirt, fumes, vibrations, vehicular or pedestrian traffic, and potential injuries associated with handling equipment and materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform material receipt, storage, and issue operations in warehouse locations.
• Independently store and stage materials in appropriate warehouse locations based on the nature of each item.
• Place materials in designated areas for new receipts, items awaiting inspection, rejected items, and items pending transfer, issue, or disposal.
• Use computer and barcode equipment to process transactions in material data systems.
• Load and unload materials from trucks and other conveyances and move materials throughout warehouse areas.
• Independently operate material handling equipment (MHE) and use appropriate equipment for handling materials.
• Ensure materials are properly secured on pallets and protected from exposure to the elements.
• Work during emergencies as a mission-essential employee when required.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on position type and other factors, and specific benefits should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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