MATERIALS HANDLER (T32)

Air National Guard Units; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Air National Guard Units in Duluth, Minnesota, seeks a Materials Handler (T32) to manage clothing and equipment assets, source requirements, and process issues for deploying personnel. The role emphasizes careful inventory control, adherence to AF protocols, and strong customer support.

The position includes central issue operations, monthly reconciliations, and coordination with base commands to ensure timely outfitting and readiness of personnel.

Responsibilities

• Manages, controls, and operates the Individual Equipment Element, handling clothing and personal gear.
• Identifies requirements and sources supply, initiates procurement actions via base supply systems or Gov’t purchase channels.
• Performs monthly reconciliations of GPC purchases and KYLOC pre-bills; tracks receipts and expenditures.
• Verifies items against documents (stock number, quantity, size) and informs customers when assets are available.
• Maintains a holding area to streamline item retrieval and issue processing for customers.
• Operates central issue/turn-in for clothing and equipment, including tailoring and insignia checks.
• Ensures serviceable uniforms are cleaned and re-issued; handles customer requests via multiple channels.

Job description

THIS IS AN AIR NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION UNIT: 148th Log Readiness Squadron LOCATION: Duluth, Minnesota SELECTING OFFICIAL: Mrs. Kelsi Lilliberg, DSN: 825-7243, Comm: 218-788-7243 AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED Appointment is subject to 2 year trial period IAW EO 14284

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list A MATERIALS HANDLER (T32), WG, 6907, 6, (1) Manages, controls, and operates the Individual Equipment Element exercising control over clothing and individual equipment items.

Identifies requirements and determines source of supply, in accordance with AFMAN 23-110 and the Federal Acquisition Regulation, to satisfy customer requests and initiates procurement action through either the Standard Base Supply System, Virtual Prime Vendor (VPV)/ KYLOC, or Government Purchase Card. Determines appropriate line of accounting to obligate funds prior to acquisition.

Performs a monthly reconciliation of all GPC purchases and expenditures and performs a monthly reconciliation of all KYLOC receipts and pre-bills. (2) Ensures items are verified against receiving documents/invoices as to stock number,quantity, size, etc. Provides notification to customer when assets are available. Manages the control and security of assets pending distribution to customer.

Establishes a holding area to facilitate maximum convenience in locating and handling of customer requested items until relinquished to customer. (3) Operates a central issue and turn in point for individual clothing and equipment including special items authorized by Allowance Source Code authorization, AFSC, or duty assignments; common use items; field equipment; etc. Ensures uniforms are tailored with the proper insignia via locally established contract.

Inspects and determines serviceability of uniforms turned in ensuring serviceable items are cleaned prior to re-issue. Receives customer requests by phone, written documentation, or personal visit, and acts expeditiously to promote effective customer support. Determines the stock number, unit of issue, and source of supply in order to assist the requester in obtaining the needed number of items, and completes required issue documents.

Issues sized items of personal and survival equipment. Reviews and validates Allowance Source Code authorizations with commander(s) of supported organizations. Also reviews applicable theater specific requirements ensuring deploying personnel are adequately outfitted prior to departure.

(4) Computes and establishes levels of all items to be stored by the element including initial stock levels and special levels based on prior demand, known requirements, forecasted needs, and storage space. Receives individual clothing and equipment turned in for like items. Identifies items which can be reused or repaired and applies appropriate credit code on turn-in documentation. Evaluates condition and determines need of laundry or dry cleaning.

Locates items to be turned-in to Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office as appropriate. (5) Maintains required jacket files and records of individual equipment assets and individual clothing records. Performs an annual validation of flying status duty codes for rated officers. Coordinates with the MPF and unit commanders for personnel in/out-processing ensuring returnable assets are returned prior to personnel departing the installation.

Initiates cash collection process and/or reports of surveys for missing assets. Determines and initiates inputs to load or change exception data on item records managed by Individual Equipment Element. (6) Responsible for reports, listings, management notices and rejects.

Reviews delinquent document listing daily to ensure all issue documents are accounted for; reviews reject listing daily for corrective action; checks the Daily Document Register (D04) for transactions that affect the IEE. (7) Maintains files on correspondence, management notices, technical orders, Controlled Multiple Address Letter (CMAL), regulations, etc. Coordinates with materiel management functions, organization commanders and customers as required.

Initiates correspondence and reports as required. Provides training and supervision for assigned subordinate drill status personnel as required. Evaluates and recommends customer training for supported organizations. (8) Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

EDUCATION: NA You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $27.58 – $32.16/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-10.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.