Supply Technician

Defense Logistics Agency • Mechanicsburg, PA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Technician performs research to resolve inventory discrepancies and investigates stock, record, and material discrepancies that affect inventory balances. The role receives and responds to communications about material inspections, issues, shipments, receipts, storage, and inventory adjustments, including those generated externally or through local processing. The technician conducts physical inventory counts, material inspections, and location surveys; updates records based on cyclic inspections; and researches receipt discrepancies for record adjustments. The position also investigates material and responds to defective-material messages in support of the COSIS program, and assists with quality-control plans and process-improvement initiatives to improve inventory accuracy and accountability. The technician assists with cyclic inspections and ad hoc discrepancy processing and may operate material-handling equipment (MHE), such as forklifts and stock selectors, to move material.

The position is located within DLA Distribution Susquehanna in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and selections may be used to fill various shifts. Duties may involve operating MHE and, depending on equipment availability and depot location, occasionally using a bicycle, sedan, or pickup truck to travel between work sites. The work includes researching, surveying, and counting materials, some of which are heavy, bulky, palletized, or stored in high-level locations. The position requires handling, pushing, and lifting items weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 70 pounds with assistance.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• One year of specialized experience directly related to the position; for the GS-06 level, this must be equivalent to GS-05 or equivalent experience in Federal service, the military, or the private sector.
• Qualifying specialized experience includes conducting physical inventories and location surveys, investigating stock/record/material discrepancies affecting inventory balances, and preparing reports on investigation results.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain licenses or certifications required by installation, federal, state, and local laws.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license or certification to operate government vehicles.
• A pre-employment physical is required.
• Must satisfy suitability or fitness determination requirements; an unfavorable background-check adjudication may be grounds for removal.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Must provide transcripts or other documentation to support education claims when using education to qualify; unofficial transcripts are acceptable at application unless otherwise stated.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated by a qualified private organization as equivalent to U.S. accredited education, or receive full credit at a U.S.-accredited college or university.
• Must comply with DLA's drug-free workplace policy, including applicable pre-employment and ongoing drug testing requirements.
• Must have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification document to access certain federal facilities.

Responsibilities

• Research and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Investigate stock, record, and material discrepancies that affect inventory balances.
• Receive and respond to communications concerning material inspections, issues, shipments, receipts, storage, and inventory adjustment actions.
• Perform physical inventory counts, material inspections, and location survey checks.
• Update records based on cyclic inspections and research receipt discrepancies for record adjustments.
• Investigate material and respond to defective-material messages in support of the COSIS program.
• Assist in developing quality-control plans and process-improvement initiatives to improve inventory accuracy and accountability.
• Assist with cyclic inspections and ad hoc discrepancy processing.
• May operate material-handling equipment, such as forklifts and stock selectors, to move material.
• Prepare reports concerning the results of investigations performed.
• May occasionally operate a bicycle, sedan, or pickup truck to travel between work sites.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed