Materials Examiner & Identifier (Forklift Operator)

Defense Logistics Agency; Tracy (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in defense logistics is seeking a Materials Examiner and Identifier in Tracy, California. The role involves examining and verifying various materials and equipment, operating heavy machinery, and maintaining detailed records. Candidates should possess the ability to work independently and demonstrate experience in material handling and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform under normal supervision.
• Experience in material handling and verification.
• Capacity to work in varying conditions, including physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Examine and verify materials and equipment.
• Operate forklifts and maintain safety standards.
• Document discrepancies and manage materials efficiently.

Skills

Materials identification

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Tools

Forklift

Technical manuals

Job description

Telework Eligible

No

Major Duties

• Examines, identifies and verifies a variety of materials, complete equipment items, technical components, parts, and commodities.
• Receives, checks, verifies, sorts and classifies materials and equipment by stock number, size, classification and condition.
• Uses technical manuals to identify and verify materials.
• Determines the correct condition code, classification, repairability or non-repairability of items and estimates economic feasibility or cost of repair.
• Initiates records to document receiving and processing discrepancies and material defects found during phases of examination.
• Operates forklifts with a capacity of lifting loads weighing up to 15,000 lbs and related materials handling equipment to deliver, relocate, up-load, off-load, and move materials and equipment.

Qualification Summary

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 (FLO) without more than normal supervision (SOE): Perform the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision such as: moves stock to appropriate locations and verifies materials received against shipping documentation. 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. Physical Effort Required to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time. Must bend, stoop, and work in tiring and sometimes uncomfortable positions: Uses some effort in operating hand and foot controls if operating MHE. Lifts and carries items that weigh up to 40 pounds and/or maneuvers, pushes or slides items for proper positioning. Heavier items are moved with weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. Working Conditions Work is performed inside and/or outside in areas that may be hot, damp, cold, drafty, or poorly lit. Exposure to the possibilities of cuts, scrapes, bruises, abrasions, falls, and injury from falling stock or mechanized equipment. In addition, is exposed to dust, dirt, grease and solvents and to high noise levels in mechanized work areas.

Compensation:
$27-$32