Materials Handler

United States Forest Service • McCall, ID

432d • $41,870 - $44,242

About The Position

The Materials Handler position is located within a National Forest and is primarily responsible for receiving, storing, and shipping various supplies, equipment, and materials. This temporary full-time role involves ensuring the proper handling and documentation of materials while adhering to safety regulations and operational standards.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to perform the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
• Knowledge of materials and safety practices.
• Ability to interpret instructions and specifications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with automated material handling systems.
• Familiarity with safety regulations in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Receives, marks, and stores a variety of bin and bulk supplies, materials, equipment, and commodities.
• Inspects incoming shipments for quantity and quality; sorts and segregates material for storage.
• Loads, unloads, stacks, bins, rotates, and marks stock in accordance with standardized operating instructions.
• Completes forms relating to stock description, quantity, unit of issue, and labeling requirements for incoming and outgoing materials, equipment, and commodities.
• Checks shipping documents to verify incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Identifies obvious damage to equipment and materials through visual inspection and reports discrepancies and damage to the supervisor.
• Uses hardcopy or automated material identification equipment such as bar code wands, computer terminals, and laser scanners to select storage location.
• Stocks, moves, rotates, and arranges warehouse items.
• Reviews approved requisition documents and determines stock locations for shipment or distribution.
• Prepares materials for orders and packs for delivery, obtaining signatures to acknowledge delivery.
• Uses common hand tools including hammers, screwdrivers, and pliers, as well as strapping tools and stapling and banding machines.
• Operates hand trucks, hand lifts, pallet jacks, dollies, and electric jack lifts.
• May use warehouse tractors, tugs, and forklifts under close supervision.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and secures materials in storage.

Benefits

• Access to a comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position held.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry
• Education Level: No Education Listed