Materials Handler Supervisor (Forklift Operator).

U.S. Army Sustainment Command; Fort Leonard Wood (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

U.S. Army Sustainment Command is seeking a Materials Handler Supervisor (Forklift Operator) to plan, supervise, and optimize daily to monthly work activities.

You will develop standards, coach performance, ensure safe operations, and maintain accurate inventories across multiple warehouses and locations. Responsibilities include enforcing procedures, coordinating with subordinate leaders, and ensuring compliance with policies while maintaining productivity and safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
• Ability to Lead or Supervise
• Dexterity and Safety
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• Work Practices (Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order)
• Physical Effort: lifting up to 40 pounds; possible over 40 pounds with assistance
• Working Conditions: Warehouses, various locations, weather exposure

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, and distribute work assignments on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Develop performance standards, counsel employees on performance, and conduct formal and informal appraisals.
• Establish a safe, productive working climate to meet management goals and promote efficiency.
• Develop internal procedures for subordinate leaders to ensure effective control of activities and personnel.
• Ensure inventory is adequate to meet customer demands and maintained with accountability.
• Perform inventory checks in accordance with policies and procedures, maintaining control of supplies.

Skills

Lead or Supervise

Dexterity and Safety

Knowledge of Materials

Technical Practices

Work Practices

Interpret Instructions

Job description

• Evaluate, plan, and distribute work assignments on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Develop performance standards, counsel employees on performance, and make formal and informal performance appraisals.
• Establish a good working climate to encourage employees to participate in a safe work environment while achieving management goals, and to promote efficient and economical work operations.
• Develop and establish internal procedures to be followed by subordinate leaders to assure effective control and direction of work activities and personnel supervised.
• Ensure stocked inventory is adequate for customer demands.
• Ensure inventories are being conducted in accordance with policies and procedures, while exercising control and accountability of supplies.

Duties

• Evaluate, plan, and distribute work assignments on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Develop performance standards, counsel employees on performance, and make formal and informal performance appraisals.
• Establish a good working climate to encourage employees to participate in a safe work environment while achieving management goals, and to promote efficient and economical work operations.
• Develop and establish internal procedures to be followed by subordinate leaders to assure effective control and direction of work activities and personnel supervised.
• Ensure stocked inventory is adequate for customer demands.
• Ensure inventories are being conducted in accordance with policies and procedures, while exercising control and accountability of supplies.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter .
• This is a drug tested position. The position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• The incumbent will be required to pass and maintain a forklift operator certification within 6 months of employment.

Qualifications

• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
• Ability to Lead or Supervise
• Dexterity and Safety
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order)
• Physical Effort: Incumbent performs work on hard and irregular surfaces and in work areas requiring standing, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently required to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds and to occasionally handle items over 40 pounds. Assistance is available in lifting heavier items.
• Working Conditions: Works continuously in, out and between warehouses and multiple locations in all kinds of weather. Some warehouses are unheated. Frequently exposed to possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, etc.

Who May Apply

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
• Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)

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.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Materials Handler Supervisor (Forklift Operator) without more than normal supervision to include 1) Planning daily work schedules and/or assignments based on priorities set by higher-level supervisors; 2) Explaining work requirements and methods to subordinates to ensure tasks are completed properly; and 3) Investigating work-related problems to determine their root causes.

- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
• Ability to Lead or Supervise
• Dexterity and Safety
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order)
• Physical Effort: Incumbent performs work on hard and irregular surfaces and in work areas requiring standing, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently required to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds and to occasionally handle items over 40 pounds. Assistance is available in lifting heavier items.
• Working Conditions: Works continuously in, out and between warehouses and multiple locations in all kinds of weather. Some warehouses are unheated. Frequently exposed to possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, etc.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This is a Supply Management Career Program position aligned under the Logistics Career Management Directorate.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.

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.