Materials Examiner & Identifier (Forklift Operator)

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Defense Logistics Agency

Defense Logistics Agency

Materials Examiner & Identifier (Forklift Operator)

Pearl Harbor, HI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Telework Eligible

    No

    Major Duties

    • Examines, identifies and verifies a variety of materials, complete equipment items, technical components, parts, and commodities.
    • Receives, checks, verifies, sorts and classifies materials and equipment by stock number, size, classification and condition.
    • Uses technical manuals to identify and verify materials.
    • Determines the correct condition code, classification, repairability or non-repairability of items and estimates economic feasibility or cost of repair.
    • Initiates records to document receiving and processing discrepancies and material defects found during phases of examination.
    • Operates forklifts with a capacity of lifting loads weighing up to 15,000 lbs. and related materials handling equipment to deliver, relocate, up-load, off-load, and move materials and equipment.

    Qualification Summary

    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 (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Effort: Stands on hard surfaces for extended periods of time. Bending, stooping, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds. Uses weight handling equipment or receives assistance from other workers for items heavier than 40 pounds. Working Conditions: Works inside on concrete floors in adequately lighted and ventilated areas but may be called upon to work out of doors. May be subject to cuts, bruises, abrasions and scrapes in moving or handling materials. May be subject to hazards of working close to moving equipment, for example, forklifts, trucks and conveyor lines. Incumbent is required to wear safety clothing and equipment appropriate for this position.

  • Compensation
    $28-$33
  • Industry
    Government Relations
  • Fun Fact
    Working for the Defense Logistics Agency means being part of the largest logistics agency in the Department of Defense. Our 25,000 employees are dedicated to providing essential services to military and federal organizations.
  • About Us

    The Nation's Logistics Combat Support Agency, responsible for delivering agile, adaptive, and resilient logistics support across the continuum of conflict.