Materials Handler (6 Month Register

US-Defense-Logistics-Agenc; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

US-Defense-Logistics-Agenc is seeking a Materials Handler to perform routine material handling tasks at a Maine site. Responsibilities include unloading/loading, moving materials, and maintaining safe practices around forklifts, trucks, and cranes.

Candidates should meet the SOE qualifications and demonstrate the ability to operate common tools as needed. The role may involve extended periods of standing, use of data entry for inventory, and potential overtime to meet mission requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the common tasks of a Materials Handler, including material handling and measuring materials.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load materials as required.
• Move materials within work sites and storage areas.
• Work in environments with forklifts, trucks and cranes nearby.

Skills

Material handling

Lift 44 lbs

Use of power tools

Use of hand tools

Ability to measure materials

Tools

Forklift awareness

Crane/rigging awareness

Job description

This is an open-continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date of November 2, 2026 . Please see the \"How You Will Be Evaluated\" section for more information.

See below for important information regarding this job. 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 Handler without more than normal supervision (SOE): Perform the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision, such as handle materials; carry weights up to 44 pounds unassisted; operate power and hand tools and have the ability to measure materials.

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:

Regularly handles weights up to 44 pounds unassisted, with carries up to 50 feet. Material handling devices and assistance of other workers are available for handling especially heavy items. Heavy exertion is frequent. Constant kneeling, crouching, stooping, walking and climbing up and down material handling equipment is required. In addition, extended use of the hands to input data on computers is required. Regular unscheduled overtime may occur.

Working Conditions:

Most work is performed indoors, but due to the nature of the business, unloading, loading, moving material on work sites, the incumbent may have long term exposure to weather and temperature extremes. Is exposed to the hazards of fork lifts, trucks and cranes operating in close proximity. Must be careful of splinters, cuts and jamming of fingers or toes in handling of materials.