Materials Handler (Motor Vehicle Operator) NA-05.

Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA); Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA) is seeking a warehouse worker to receive stock, verify accuracy of shipments, and move items to storage areas on Fort Bragg. The role involves ensuring proper storage, handling hazardous materials when required, and issuing materials according to procedures.

Candidates must have 12 months in material handling and a valid driver's license. The job includes driving duties to transport supplies and may require operating a forklift and loading/unloading

Qualifications

• Must have 12 months in material handling and supply activities or related work experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Receive stock and check for over, short or damaged shipments; complete receiving documents; move items to storage areas.
• Identify and rotate stock including hazardous materials; ensure special storage requirements are met; may operate a forklift.
• Issue materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Verify inventory and shipping documents; prepare shipping documents and related reports; inventory assigned areas/materials as directed.
• Drive vehicles up to 10,000 pounds to transport supplies and assist with loading/unloading cargo and materials.

Skills

Material handling

Driver's license

Warehouse operations

Safety procedures

Job description

Duties

• Receives stock; checks for over, short or damaged shipments; completes receiving documents; and moves to storage areas.
• Identifies and rotates stock including hazardous materials, ensuring special storage requirements have been met. May operate a forklift in storing and rotating stock.
• Issue materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Verifies inventory and shipping documents; independently prepares shipping documents and related reports and inventories assigned areas/materials as directed.
• Drives various types of automobiles from sedans to passenger vans and trucks weighing up to 10,000 pounds to transport supplies, and materials on the installation and assists with loading and unloading cargo and materials.

Duties

• Receives stock; checks for over, short or damaged shipments; completes receiving documents; and moves to storage areas.
• Identifies and rotates stock including hazardous materials, ensuring special storage requirements have been met. May operate a forklift in storing and rotating stock.
• Issue materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Verifies inventory and shipping documents; independently prepares shipping documents and related reports and inventories assigned areas/materials as directed.
• Drives various types of automobiles from sedans to passenger vans and trucks weighing up to 10,000 pounds to transport supplies, and materials on the installation and assists with loading and unloading cargo and materials.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Incumbent may also be required to complete a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally controlled facilities.
• Work is performed inside warehouse in bin rooms, open storage areas and on receiving or shipping docks. Areas may be cold, drafty, damp or hot. Frequently exposed to scrapes, cuts and bruises
• May be exposed to broken hones from falling stock or moving equipment. Required to wear safety equipment and clothing appropriate for this position.
• Exposed to dirt and fumes, and the possibility of cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or from falling objects when loading and unloading the vehicle.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less).

Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

Qualification Requirements

• Applicant must have 12 months in material handling and supply activities or related work experience.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Area of Consideration

• This job is open to candidates who are within the Local / Surrounding Commuting Area. NOTE: Local / Surrounding Commuting area defines as within 50 miles of Fort Bragg. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

Manual Application Option

• If you are unable to apply online, you can complete a paper application. To get started, contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.
• Be sure to submit your completed application form, along with your resume and any required supporting documents, no later than 3:00PM EST on 09/17/2026 to ensure timely processing.
• Important: Incomplete applications, including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.

PCS Costs

• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

Allowances and Differentials

• This job falls under the Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) pay system. FWS employees earn overtime pay for working more than 8 hours in a day or more than 40 hours in a week -- whichever gives the employee more benefit. Regular full-time, regular part-time, and regularly scheduled flexible employees may receive Sunday premium pay for working on Sundays. Employees may also be eligible to receive extra pay if the majority of their scheduled hours falls after 3:00 PM.
• Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be be paid, contingent upon eligibility.

Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities

• Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See

Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities

• After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.

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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.

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