Distribution Process Worker (Hazardous

US Department of War; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of War in Pearl Harbor, HI seeks a Distribution Process Worker for Hazardous Materials. Responsibilities include stock selection, packing, inventory, and operating material handling equipment in a structured, hazardous materials environment.

The role emphasizes accurate handling of shipments, verification of documents, and safe loading procedures in a government logistics setting, with a 12-month register term and relocation if required.

Responsibilities

• Stock selection, stow, and location survey as part of daily duties.
• Physical inventory, material handling, examining and identifying materials.
• Packing and repacking using standard packing materials and techniques; determine packing method by commodity.
• Assemble items for shipment in the loading area and verify shipping requests.
• Check shipping containers for condition prior to loading and ensure proper loading onto conveyances.
• Count items during inventories and maintain tally listings; assist with over/short/misdirected material resolution.
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklift up to 15,000 pounds, warehouse tractor, or general-purpose vehicle.

Job description

Distribution Process Worker (Hazardous Materials) (12 Month Register)

2026-07-29 US Department of War Pearl Harbor,HI

Description:

Job Duties

Duties include stock selection, stow, location survey, physical inventory, material handling, material examining and identifying, packing, and operating Material Handling Equipment (MHE).

Receives, unloads and processes incoming shipments. Checks accompanying documentation against container or packing labels. Follows established procedures in reporting over, short, misdirected, or damaged materials.

Packs and/or repacks a variety of items utilizing a wide variety of standard packing materials, methods and techniques. Determines appropriate method of packing based on the type of commodity/item to be packed.

Assembles items for shipment in the loading area according to information provided on the shipping requests and checks the condition of shipping containers prior to loading.

Ensures shipments are properly loaded onto the right conveyances.

Counts types and quantities of items during inventories, and maintains tally listings during the count. Recounts or searches other storage locations to assist in determining the basis for over, short, or misplaced items.

Operates one or more types of material handling equipment such as standard type forklift with a lifting capacity of up to 15,000 pounds, warehouse tractor, or general-purpose vehicle.