Materials Examiner and Identifier (Fork Lift Operator / Motor Vehicle Operator).

U.S. Army Sustainment Command; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Sustainment Command in Texas is seeking a Materials Examiner and Identifier (Fork Lift Operator / MV Operator). The position involves handling varied items, determining their disposition and documenting condition coding, including hazardous materials, with required forklift certification.

Responsibilities include moving palletized material, recording transactions in automated systems, and complying with safety and health regulations in a dynamic warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and moving heavy materials.
• Ability to identify and document material condition and disposition.
• Familiarity with automated inventory systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Determine property disposition by assigning appropriate condition coding.
• Inspect items such as electronic systems, computer parts, vehicles and aircraft parts.
• Ensure hazardous materials are properly identified and labeled.
• Enter transactions into LIS or other automated systems.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Computer literacy

Tools

LIS (Logistical Information System)

Job description

• Determines property disposition by assigning appropriate condition coding.
• Examines and determines the condition and disposition of a wide variety of items and equipment such as electronic systems, computer parts, combat vehicles and aircraft parts.
• Ensures property dangerous to employees or public health and safety is properly identified, certified and tagged.
• Operates forklifts capable of lifting 20,000 pounds to move palletized material in loading, unloading, warehousing, and stacking.
• Enters appropriate transactions into the supporting Logistical Information System (LIS) or other automated systems.

Duties

• Determines property disposition by assigning appropriate condition coding.
• Examines and determines the condition and disposition of a wide variety of items and equipment such as electronic systems, computer parts, combat vehicles and aircraft parts.
• Ensures property dangerous to employees or public health and safety is properly identified, certified and tagged.
• Operates forklifts capable of lifting 20,000 pounds to move palletized material in loading, unloading, warehousing, and stacking.
• Enters appropriate transactions into the supporting Logistical Information System (LIS) or other automated systems.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A pre-employment physical is required.
• This position is subject to the condition of the Lautenberg Amendment. Must sign DD Form 2760 (Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition).
• This position is designated as Drug Testing Required. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing in accordance with AR 690-85.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain forklift training certification and license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Position requires HAZMAT certification, employee must be able to obtain and maintain HAZMAT certification.
• Incumbent must be able to lift up to 40lbs from the floor to a cart for transport, then put on a shelf or workbench.
• Position requires official travel 25% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply:

• Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Reinstatement
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
• Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element):

Ability to do the work of an Materials Examiner and Identifier (Fork Lift Operator / Motor Vehicle Operator) without more than normal supervision. Ability to do the work of a Material Examiner and Identifier without more than normal supervision. Performing common Material Examiner and Identifier duties in a warehouse or alternate setting. Operating forklifts capable of lifting 20,000 pounds to move materials; determining property disposition by assigning appropriate condition coding; determining the condition of a wide variety of materials; and using automated systems to track property or materials. Working under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to ensure they are properly performed.

Work requires active physical effort, including extensive walking, bending stooping and pushing and pulling heavy material along conveyer lines. Continuously lifts and handles items weighing up to 25 lbs. and occasionally up to 40 lbs. When operating forklift, must exert moderate physical effort in operating hand and foot controls and must endure strain caused by vibration of forklift.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors in an environment involving everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, warehouses, open yards, or meeting rooms, observance of normal safety practices with moving forklifts, vehicles, office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations is required. Work is normally performed inside where conditions may be hot, dusty, cold, damp, and drafty. Work outside includes forklift operation to load and unload vehicles. Vehicle operation in all kinds of weather subjects incumbent to possible injury due to accidents. Subject to cuts, bruises, and abrasions due to handling the various items turned in as well as working close to moving equipment. Employee is expected to comply with all health and safety regulations, Standard operating procedures (SOP) and OSHA standards. Employees take all reasonable care to ensure their actions do not impact on the health and safety of themselves, other employees or visitors to the organization, and stop or report such infractions. Individuals shall comply with provisions of AR 385-10, Army Safety Program. Personnel shall wear all safety items required by OSHA and local SOP during the performance of tasks requiring protective equipment of clothing.

Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
• Dexterity and Safety
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
• Work requires active physical effort, including extensive walking, bending stooping and pushing and pulling heavy material along conveyer lines. Continuously lifts and handles items weighing up to 25 lbs. and occasionally up to 40 lbs. When operating forklift, must exert moderate physical effort in operating hand and foot controls and must endure strain caused by vibration of forklift.
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in an environment involving everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, warehouses, open yards, or meeting rooms, observance of normal safety practices with moving forklifts, vehicles, office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations is required. Work is normally performed inside where conditions may be hot, dusty, cold, damp, and drafty. Work outside includes forklift operation to load and unload vehicles. Vehicle operation in all kinds of weather subjects incumbent to possible injury due to accidents. Subject to cuts, bruises, and abrasions due to handling the various items turned in as well as working close to moving equipment. Employee is expected to comply with all health and safety regulations, Standard operating procedures (SOP) and OSHA standards. Employees take all reasonable care to ensure their actions do not impact on the health and safety of themselves, other employees or visitors to the organization, and stop or report such infractions. Individuals shall comply with provisions of AR 385-10, Army Safety Program. Personnel shall wear all safety items required by OSHA and local SOP during the performance of tasks requiring protective equipment of clothing.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This is a Supply Management Career Program position aligned under the Logistics Career Management Directorate.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.