Materials Handler (Fork Lift Operator).

Defense Logistics Agency; Utah; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency in Utah is seeking a Materials Handler (Fork Lift Operator) to perform receipt, storage, and issue of goods across warehouse locations. You will independently store and stage materials, ensuring correct placement for new receipts, inspections, or transfers.

You will operate bar code systems and MHE to move items, load/unload trucks, and secure pallets. This role involves indoor warehouse work with safety requirements and physical duties described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Experience showing ability to perform materials handling tasks with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with warehouse operations and safety practices.
• Ability to work with bar code systems and basic data entry.

Responsibilities

• Performs material receipt, storage, and issue operations in all warehouse locations.
• Stores and stages material independently in proper warehouse locations.
• Places material in designated areas for new receipts, inspections, rejects, or transfers.
• Uses computer and barcode equipment to process transactions in material data systems.
• Loads/unloads material from trucks and moves material; operates MHE as needed.
• Uses MHE to secure pallets and protect material from the elements.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Performs material receipt, storage, and issue operations in all warehouse locations.
• Works independently to store and stage material in proper warehouse locations, depending upon the nature of the item.
• Places material in appropriate designated areas for new receipts; items awaiting inspection; rejected items; and items pending transfer, issue, or disposal.
• Uses computer and barcode equipment to process transactions for appropriate material data systems.
• Loads and unloads material from trucks and other conveyances and moves material throughout warehouse areas. The incumbent independently operates Material Handling Equipment (MHE) in performance of this work.
• Uses appropriate MHE for handling of material and takes action to ensure that material is properly secured pallets and protected from exposure to the elements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule (M-F 0700-1530)
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive.
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably 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: No
• Pre-Employment Physical: Required
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
• Mission Essential- RPA: Mission Essential employee. You are required to work during an emergency to ensure continuation of essential functions. You may be required to work at the designated duty location, a telework site, or an alternate location.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Materials Handler (Fork Lift Operator) 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 (Forklift Operator) without more than normal supervision (SOE): Perform the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision, such as moves, stores, and picks a variety of materials; and loads and handles materials and determines 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.

Physical Effort:

The employee stands on hard surfaces for extended periods of time. The work requires bending,stooping, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions, many times all at the same time. Regularly handles weights of up to 40 pounds unassisted. Occasionally handles weights up to 60 pounds. Uses weight handling equipment or receives assistance from other workers for items heavier than 60 pounds. The work requires light to moderate physical effort in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls while driving, raising,lowering, and tilting materials handling equipment.

Working Conditions:

The work is usually performed indoors in well-lighted and ventilated shop areas. The incumbent: is regularly exposed to shop noises, dirt, fumes, and vibrations; works in narrow aisles and in areas where there is frequent vehicular or pedestrian traffic; is regularly exposed to possible injuries associated with handling equipment and materials;and may be exposed to a variety of outdoor conditions for short periods of time. The work may require use of protective clothing such as steel toed shoes, respirators, safety glasses and earplugs. Mechanized roller conveyors may be present as a normal part of material routing and distribution. The employee must possess or be able to obtain and maintain all appropriate state and government licenses.

Additional information

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Drug-Free Workplace Policy

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal

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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.