Logistics & Material Handling Operator (Forklift)

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

Job summary

DLA Careers is seeking a Materials Handler at DLA Distribution Susquehanna in New Cumberland, PA. The role involves stock selection, inventories, receiving and processing shipments, and preparing items for shipment with proper handling and documentation.

Responsibilities include operating MHE, inspecting containers, and ensuring accurate loading. Candidates should be capable of standing for long periods and working under variable conditions.

Qualifications

• Duties demonstrate ability to perform stock selection, inventory, material handling and packing.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment (MHE) and inspect shipped items.
• Familiarity with reading shipping requests, packing lists and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Stock selection, research, location surveys and physical inventories.
• Receive, unload and process shipments; verify documentation against labels and report discrepancies.
• Pack, preserve and prepare items; determine containers and preservation needs.
• Assemble items for shipment; check containers and ensure correct loading onto conveyances.
• Count items during inventories and investigate over/short or misplaced items.
• Operate material handling equipment up to 15,000 lb capacity and related vehicles.

Job description

DLA Careers is seeking a Materials Handler at DLA Distribution Susquehanna in New Cumberland, PA. The role involves stock selection, inventories, receiving and processing shipments, and preparing items for shipment with proper handling and documentation.

Responsibilities include operating MHE, inspecting containers, and ensuring accurate loading. Candidates should be capable of standing for long periods and working under variable conditions.