Materials Inspector & Identifier - Forklift Operator

Defense Logistics Agency; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency in Norfolk, VA seeks a Materials Examiner and Identifier to receive, inspect, and determine the condition and disposition of a wide variety of materials. This role reviews disposal turn‑in documents, verifies stock numbers, nomenclature, quantity, and DEMIL codes to ensure proper documentation and classification for storage and transport.

You will operate forklifts and handling equipment, conduct periodic inventories, and ensure accurate demilitarization by attaching

Qualifications

• Experience evaluating and documenting material condition.
• Ability to read disposal documentation and verify data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Receives, examines and determines the condition and disposition of a wide variety of materials.
• Reviews disposal turn-in document accompanying material. Compares data against property assuring correct information and proper documentation (e.g. stock number, nomenclature, quantity, unit of issue, disposal authority code, DEMIL, condition code).
• Visually inspects usable property for obvious signs of condition and determines acceptability.
• Determines condition and reportability and special handling requirements (e.g., hazardous material, precious metals, security, DEMIL, Special focus items, etc.) and assigns appropriate classification instructions for warehousing.
• Verifies accuracy of demilitarization codes, takes action to challenge questionable items/codes, and maintains segregated storage of property requiring DEMIL.
• Ensures proper certification is attached to turn-in document when demilitarized by host or generating activity.
• Performs special and periodic inventory of property; re-palletizes/re-locates property as necessary.
• Operates forklifts and related materials handling equipment to move, load and unload, stack or un-stack palletized materials, supplies, and equipment.

Job description

Defense Logistics Agency in Norfolk, VA seeks a Materials Examiner and Identifier to receive, inspect, and determine the condition and disposition of a wide variety of materials. This role reviews disposal turn‑in documents, verifies stock numbers, nomenclature, quantity, and DEMIL codes to ensure proper documentation and classification for storage and transport.

You will operate forklifts and handling equipment, conduct periodic inventories, and ensure accurate demilitarization by attaching