Materials Handler; Forklift Operator

Position: Materials Handler (Forklift Operator)
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Materials Handler (Forklift Operator)

Department of Defense

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

Irwin Army Community Hospital

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Summary

About the Position:
This position is located at Irwin Army Community Hospital, Fort Riley, KS.

* Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

* Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Summary

About the Position:
This position is located at Irwin Army Community Hospital, Fort Riley, KS.

* Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

* Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

12/30/2025 to 01/06/2026

Salary $22.28 to - $25.97 per hour Pay scale & grade WG 5

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Fort Riley, KS

Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

* 6907 Materials Handler

Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

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* Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes

Announcement number HSJW--DE Control number

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

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* Unload incoming shipments, using common hand tools and materials handling equipment up to 10,000 pounds capacity.

* Perform a broad range of standard storage assignments.

* Determine specific materials to be re-warehoused and consolidated.

* Match, check, and compare data on selection instruments against materials to be issued or shipped.

* Utilize banding, stretch wraps or other appropriate methods to secure materials.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

* Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

* A Personnel Security Investigation is required.

* This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.

* A pre-placement medical examination is required.

* Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption

* Moderate to heavy lifting up to 70 pounds may be required.

* This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.

* This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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(n) Materials Handler (Forklift Operator) ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Materials Handler (Forklift Operator) duties. I have knowledge of warehousing methods and procedures, shipping and issuing techniques in order to select proper storage locations, stock and palletized items. I am knowledgeable in loading and unloading methods to prevent damage during transport and to expedite unloading.

I am skilled in operating forklifts, hand trucks and other material handling equipment.

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

* Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision

* Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)

* Dexterity and Safety

* Knowledge of Materials

* Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)

* Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order)

* Physical Effort:
Performs work on hard surfaces and in work areas that require standing, stooping, bending, lifting, reaching, and working in tiring positions. Frequently lifts items weighing up to 70 pounds and occasionally heavier items. Exerts physical effort in…