Materials Examiner & Identifier (Forklift Operator)

US-Defense-Logistics-Agenc; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

US-Defense-Logistics-Agenc is seeking a Materials Examiner & Identifier (FLO) to work in an environment focused on receiving and identifying warehouse materials. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform common tasks with minimal supervision and show the capacity to handle material loading and identification with attention to safety and accuracy.

Experience in warehousing operations and familiarity with demilitarization and classification processes will be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must meet the screen-out element (SOE) and minimum qualifications.
• Experience with loading, handling, receiving and identifying materials.

Skills

Supervision requirements

Forklifts / weight handling equipment

Tools

Forklifts

Job description

See below for important information regarding this job. To qualify for a Materials Examiner & Identifier (FLO) , your resume and supporting documentation must support:

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen‑out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen‑out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.

The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is:

• Ability to do the work of a Materials Examiner and Identifier without more than normal supervision (SOE): Perform the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision, such as receive general guidance on assignments, such as: loading and handling material and how items are to be received and identified.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

To be found well-qualified as an ICTAP applicant, individuals need to demonstrate the ability to perform the common tasks of the job to be filled as well as more complex duties such as: comparing data against accompanying documents and notes discrepancies; inspecting and determining condition of usable property; verifying accuracy of demilitarization codes; assigning classification instructions for warehousing; identifying and segregating property according to classification; re‑warehousing materials.

Physical Effort

Performs moderate to heavy lifting when moving material by hand or hand-truck. They may lift or carry items that weigh up to 50 lb. The heavier items are moved with weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. Performs work on hard surfaces, over rough terrain and on forklifts. Assignments require prolonged working in tiring and uncomfortable positions, standing, walking, bending, stooping and pushing and pulling material.

Working Conditions

Work is performed inside warehouses that may be hot, cold, damp and drafty and in outside areas, i.e., dock areas, scrap yards, or other areas exposed to varying weather conditions. Is exposed to physical hazards normally associated with scrap yard, open storage, and warehouse operations including various kinds of material handling equipment and hand and power tools. Wears safety equipment as required. Incumbent must exercise precautions to avoid injury to/from carelessness of others in operation of fork lifts and other equipment in the work area. SAFETY AND HEALTH RESPONSIBILITIES: As a condition of employment, incumbent shall adhere to all safety standards, rules, regulations, and procedures and use personal protective equipment and devices as required and work in a safe and healthful manner. Must remain continually aware of the necessity for job safety and health precautions. Must immediately report all occupational mishaps, illnesses, and injuries to supervisor on day of occurrence. Reports and corrects, where possible, unsafe and un-healthful conditions to supervisor. Any person(s) performing the duties in this position description may be required to participate in a medical surveillance program. Inclusion in the medical surveillance program will be determined by the DLA Disposition Services/DRMR Safety and Occupational Health Manager, in conjunction with the host industrial hygienist/bio-environmentalist.