Materials Handler (Forklift/Motor Vehicle Operator)

US Air Force Services; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Air Force Services seeks a full-time Materials Handler to safely operate forklifts and manage inventory. Candidates must meet specific qualifications, including passing a background check and obtaining a valid driver's license. This role supports essential MWR activities, ensuring operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Prior experience with inventory procedures desired.
• Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Complete background investigation and pre-employment physical.
• Safely drive and operate vehicles under various conditions.
• Prepare inventory and production reports.

Skills

Knowledge of warehousing methods

Skill in material processing equipment

Ability to safely operate forklift trucks

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• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete a pre-employment physical.
• This position requires the incumbent to have a valid driver’s license.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete a pre-employment drug test.
• This position requires the incumbent to random testing for drug use.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to work emergency overtime.
  
  

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete a pre-employment physical.
• This position requires the incumbent to have a valid driver’s license.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete a pre-employment drug test.
• This position requires the incumbent to random testing for drug use.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to work emergency overtime.
  
  

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 06/26/2025

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience

• Knowledge of accepted warehousing methods, procedures, and material handling techniques; warehousing functions, such as material receiving storage, issuing, and preservation; and of warehouse configurations, storage requirements for particular commodities, and storage documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of inventory procedures; regulations, procedures, and policies related to records maintenance and documentation; and of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Skill in the use of automated material processing equipment and systems to include computer terminals, optical readers, and scanners.
• Ability to interpret and apply instructions pertaining to material handling; and to maintain tools, equipment, and work area in a neat clean, and orderly manner.
• Ability to prepare inventory and production reports and to screen shipping and receiving documents for discrepancies.
• Ability to safely operate forklift trucks to handle controls for starting, stopping, backing, lifting, lowering, tilting, and driving forklift trucks through narrow aisles, up and down ramps, and in and out of trucks; and to safely drive and operate a motor vehicle to manipulate controls for starting, stopping, backing, and driving vehicles in all types of traffic and road conditions and in judging overhead, side clearance, turning radius, and braking distance.
• May be required to work at several different locations and to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds.
  
  

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

• Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal Affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct deposit is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
• Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
• This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
• This position is included in a bargaining unit.
• Union Name USAF Academy and Local 1867 or Chapter Number 71.
  
  

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