Materials Handler (6 month register)

Materials Handler

Summary This is an open-continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date of October 24, 2025. Please see the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for more information. Responsibilities include loading and unloading freight on or from trucks or other conveyances, pack and unpack boxes, carton and other containers. Determines quantities of material on hand by counting, weighing or measuring. Identifies freight by piece and item on Government Bills of Lading, DD1348's, Material Movement Documents, Delivery Control List, requisitions, carrier arrival notices and other transportation documents. Performs count and damage record discrepancies. Processes material from receiving areas to storage areas. Operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, trucks, hand and electric pallet trucks, pallet jacks and stock picking carts. May be required to shovel snow and sand walkways, loading areas, docks; and sweep floors, loading docks, ramps and outside areas to perform duties. May be required to attend nuclear, radiological, sub-safe / level I, Controlled Industrial Material and Scope of Certification training to be qualified to handle all types of materials.

Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element will be eliminated from further competition. The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is : Ability to do the work of a Materials Handler without more than normal supervision (SOE) : Perform the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision, such as handle materials; carry weights up to 44 pounds unassisted; operate power and hand tools and have the ability to measure materials. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs and other organizations. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Effort : Regularly handles weights up to 44 pounds unassisted, with carries up to 50 feet. Material handling devices and assistance of other workers are available for handling especially heavy items. Heavy exertion is frequent. Constant kneeling, crouching, stooping, walking and climbing up and down material handling equipment is required. In addition, extended use of the hands to input data on computers is required. Regular unscheduled overtime may occur. Working Conditions : Most work is performed indoors, but due to the nature of the business, unloading, loading, moving material on work sites, the incumbent may have long term exposure to weather and temperature extremes. Is exposed to the hazards of fork lifts, trucks and cranes operating in close proximity. Must be careful of splinters, cuts and jamming of fingers or toes in handling of materials.

Education Additional Information For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to : http : / / www.dla.mil / portals / 104 / documents / careers / GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants : This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at : https : / / www.esd.whs.mil / Portals / 54 / Documents / DD / issuances / 140025 / 140025_vol300.PDF Information for Veterans is available at : https : / / www.dla.mil / Careers / Programs / . As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. Drug-Free Workplace Policy The Defense Logistics Agency is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances : marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids. ADVISORY : Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.