Materials Handler: Forklift & Freight Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency; Maine; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency is seeking a Materials Handler to load and unload freight, count and measure materials, and process items from receiving to storage. The role requires identifying freight on official documents and performing discrepancy checks, using forklifts and pallet trucks as needed.

Candidates must be able to lift up to 44 pounds and may undergo training to handle a variety of materials. This is a full-time federal position located in Maine with potential for varied shifts and

Qualifications

• Ability to do the work of a Materials Handler without more than normal supervision (SOE) and perform common tasks such as handling materials; carrying weights up to 44 pounds unassisted; operating power and hand tools; measuring materials.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads freight on or from trucks or other conveyances and packs and unpacks boxes, cartons and other containers.
• Determines quantities of material on hand by counting, weighing or measuring.
• Identifies freight by piece and item on Government Bills of Lading (GBL), DD1348’s, Material Movement Documents (MMD), Delivery Control List (DCL) and other transportation documents.
• Performs count and damage record discrepancies.
• Processes material from receiving areas to storage areas.
• Operates material handling equipment (MHE) such as forklifts, trucks (gas and electric), hand and electric pallet trucks, pallet jacks and stock picking carts.

Job description

Defense Logistics Agency is seeking a Materials Handler to load and unload freight, count and measure materials, and process items from receiving to storage. The role requires identifying freight on official documents and performing discrepancy checks, using forklifts and pallet trucks as needed.

Candidates must be able to lift up to 44 pounds and may undergo training to handle a variety of materials. This is a full-time federal position located in Maine with potential for varied shifts and