Materials Handler (12 Month Register)

DLA Careers; New Cumberland (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal agency is seeking a Materials Examiner and Identifier to manage various tasks including receiving and storing items. The ideal candidate will operate Material Handling Equipment and ensure compliance with safety requirements. Must be a U.S. citizen and able to maintain necessary licenses. Responsibilities include handling materials efficiently and adhering to operational guidelines. This position offers an opportunity to support federal logistics efforts in a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.
• Normal supervision required for the tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and issue various materials using equipment.
• Unload incoming shipments and check documentation.
• Count types and quantities of items during inventories.

Skills

Ability to operate Material Handling Equipment

Ability to follow operational procedures

Tools

Forklift

Material Handling Equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

• Receives, stores, and assembles for issue, shipment, and distribution, a wide variety of materials using mechanized, automated, and manual material moving equipment.
• 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.
• 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, stock selector, or general‑purpose vehicle.
• May pack and/or repack a variety of items utilizing a wide variety of standard packing materials, methods and techniques.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non‑Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination; unfavorable adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non‑Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
• Pre‑Employment Physical: Required
• Selectees must have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities.
• Position may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Distribution Susquehanna.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain licenses and/or certifications required by the installation, federal, state, and local laws.
• Work requires operation of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and aisle mobile hybrid crane. Incumbent must have a valid MHE license.

Qualifications

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although no specific length of time and experience is required, candidates must meet any screen‑out element listed and demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which they apply. Emphasis is placed on how experience was gained, not necessarily its duration.

• Ability to perform the work of a Materials Examiner and Identifier (Forklift Operator) with normal supervision. Perform common tasks of the job under close supervision, such as receiving general guidance and performing tasks such as receiving, storing, and maintaining items.

Physical Effort

The operator works on dirt, wood, asphalt, and concrete floors and must walk, stand, stoop, bend, and work in uncomfortable and tiring positions. The operator must lift and carry supplies and material weighing up to 40 lbs. Heavier items are moved with handling equipment or assistance. The operator must open and close boxes, cartons, bags, and other containers to inspect and count contents. Moderate physical effort is required in operating forklift trucks and in moving loads.

Working Conditions

Material handling work is performed inside and outside warehouses (wood frame, Quonset, concrete). The incumbent may work in hot, cold, damp, rainy weather, drafty or poorly lit areas and may be dirty, dusty, and greasy. Outdoor work may occur in open docks and storage yards. The handler may be exposed to cuts, scrapes, bruises, broken bones, falls from ladders, and forklift‑related injuries. Protective clothing such as hard hats, steel‑toed shoes, rubber gloves, masks, and aprons may be required.

Additional Information

For definitions and general applicant information: General Applicant Information

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. See DoD criteria: Reference

Information for Veterans: Veteran Programs. Military retirees seeking to enter federal service may require a waiver if appointed within 180 days of retirement.

Drug‑Free Workplace Policy: The Defense Logistics Agency is committed to a drug‑free workplace. Employees must refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. Testing includes pre‑employment, reasonable suspicion, post‑accident, and random drug testing. Urinalysis is required for selected positions prior to appointment; refusal or positive test results result in withdrawal of job offer and may cause a six‑month ban.

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Commitment Statement

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