Distribution & Materials Handling Specialist

DLA Careers; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency seeks a Material Handler at the Susquehanna site, Mechanicsburg, PA. The role includes stock selection, receiving shipments, inventory counting, packing, and preparing items for shipment. You will operate Material Handling Equipment up to 15,000 pounds and ensure items are loaded correctly for conveyances.

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, able to obtain required licenses, and pass pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Experience with material handling and inventory tasks is preferred.
• Ability to obtain required state and federal licenses.

Responsibilities

• Stock selection, stow, research and location survey for shipments.
• Receive, unload and process incoming shipments; verify documentation.
• Pack items and determine containers or preservatives as needed.
• Assemble items for shipment and ensure proper loading on conveyances.
• Count items during inventories and audit for over/short or misplacement.
• Operate material handling equipment up to 15,000 lb forklift or equivalent.

Skills

Stock selection

Stow

Inventory control

MHE operation

Packing

Material handling

Identify materials

Tools

MHE license

Job description

Defense Logistics Agency seeks a Material Handler at the Susquehanna site, Mechanicsburg, PA. The role includes stock selection, receiving shipments, inventory counting, packing, and preparing items for shipment. You will operate Material Handling Equipment up to 15,000 pounds and ensure items are loaded correctly for conveyances.

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, able to obtain required licenses, and pass pre-employment checks.