Materials Handler (Forklift Operator)

U.S. Army Sustainment Command • Fort Wainwright, AK

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About The Position

The Materials Handler independently receives, unloads, and processes incoming shipments and assists customers and other workers as needed. The position performs warehousing tasks in storage, the Troop Issue Subsistence Activity, and the Central Issue Facility. Work includes receiving, storing, issuing, shipping, surveying locations, inventorying, and re-warehousing general supplies and equipment. The employee uses telex-transaction computers and barcode laser scanners for location surveys, inventories, and receipt processing; checks item quantities against receiving documents; and investigates overages, shortages, or misplaced items to maintain accurate inventory and locator records. The role also operates forklifts capable of lifting loads under 10,000 pounds.

The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a T3/Secret security clearance and hazardous-materials certifications. It is a designated drug-testing position, requiring a pre-appointment drug test and subsequent annual or random tests, as well as a pre-appointment physical and annual physicals. The role is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment.

Warehousing may take place indoors or outdoors in hot, cold, damp, drafty, or poorly lit areas. Work involves standing, stooping, bending, and frequently lifting and carrying supplies, materials, and equipment weighing up to approximately 70 pounds. Heavier items are moved using weight-handling equipment or with assistance. The employee may need to work rapidly for extended periods. Forklift operation requires moderate physical effort to manipulate controls and move loads. Hazards may include dirt, dust, grease, cuts, scrapes, bruises, falls, falling stock, shifting loads, forklift overturns, and exposure to hazardous-material fumes or radiation. Work with map sheets may involve formaldehyde fumes or paper cuts.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a T3/Secret security clearance.
• Must pass a pre-appointment drug test and submit to annual or random drug testing thereafter.
• Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical and annual physicals thereafter.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required hazardous-materials certifications.
• Must meet the applicable Lautenberg Amendment conditions.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision; the screen-out experience includes stacking or palletizing items, selecting, inspecting, verifying quantities and assembling items for shipment or issue, and driving transport vehicles or operating forklifts up to 10,000 pounds.
• Ability to interpret instructions and specifications.
• Dexterity and safety knowledge.
• Knowledge of materials and technical practices.
• Work practices that include keeping work neat, clean, and in order.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry supplies, materials, and equipment weighing up to approximately 70 pounds; heavier items are moved with equipment or assistance.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period.
• Must use direct deposit for pay.
• Applicants must comply with Exceptional Family Member Program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and process incoming shipments.
• Assist customers and other workers as required.
• Receive, store, issue, ship, survey locations, inventory, and re-warehouse general supplies and equipment.
• Perform location surveys, inventories, and receipt processing using telex-transaction computers and barcode laser scanners.
• Select, inspect, verify quantities, and assemble items for issue, storage, or shipment.
• Check items against receiving documents.
• Search storage locations to identify overages, shortages, or misplaced items and take corrective action to maintain accurate inventory and locator records.
• Operate forklifts capable of lifting loads under 10,000 pounds.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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