Distribution Process Worker (12 Month Register)

DLA Careers; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Careers in Corpus Christi, TX, seeks a Distribution Process Worker to perform stock selection, stowing, inventory, packing, and operation of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) in a fast-paced warehouse. Receive shipments, verify labels and documents, report discrepancies, pack and assemble shipments for loading, and ensure correct conveyances.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, a pre‑employment physical, background checks, and a valid MHE license; non‑exempt with a set tour of duty.

Qualifications

• SOE: perform common tasks of a Distribution Process Worker under close supervision.
• Experience (paid or volunteer) demonstrates required knowledge and skill.

Responsibilities

• Stock selection, stowing, location survey, physical inventory, material handling, examining and identifying material, packing, and operating MHE.
• Receive, unload and process incoming shipments, check documentation against labels, and report over/short, misdirected, or damaged materials.
• Pack and/or repack items using appropriate packing materials and techniques based on commodity.
• Assemble items for shipment in loading area according to shipping requests and check container condition before loading; ensure shipments are loaded onto correct conveyances.
• Count and tally items during inventories; recalculate or search other locations to resolve discrepancies.
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, warehouse tractors, or general-purpose vehicles.

Tools

Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license

Job description

Duties

• Duties include stock selection, stowing, location survey, physical inventory, material handling, examining and identifying material, packing, and operating Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Receive, unload and process incoming shipments, check documentation against labels, and report over/short, misdirected, or damaged materials.
• Pack and/or repack items using appropriate packing materials and techniques based on commodity.
• Assemble items for shipment in loading area according to shipping requests and check container condition before loading; ensure shipments are loaded onto correct conveyances.
• Count and tally items during inventories; recalculate or search other locations to resolve discrepancies.
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts, warehouse tractors, or general-purpose vehicles.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen.
• Set schedule tour of duty.
• Security: Non‑Sensitive.
• Appointment subject to favorable suitability/fitness determination; background checks disqualify appointment.
• FLSA: Non‑Exempt.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered or exempt.
• Pre‑employment physical required.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.

Qualifications

Applicants will be rated against the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Applicants must meet the screen‑out element (SOE): perform the common tasks of a Distribution Process Worker with close supervision, such as identifying condition codes, classification, reparability, and non‑reparability of items. Experience (paid or volunteer) is considered to demonstrate required knowledge and skill.

Physical Effort

Stands on hard surfaces for extended periods. Bends, stoops, and works in tiring positions. Lifts up to 40 pounds; heavier loads require assistance.

Working Conditions

Works in hot, damp, cold, drafty, poorly lit areas. Exposed to cuts, scrapes, bruises, noise, abrasions, falls, and falling stock. Protective clothing (steel‑toed shoes, respirators, safety glasses, earplugs) required. Mechanized roller conveyors commonly present.