Materials Handler (Motor Vehicle Operator/Fork Lift Operator
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Warehouse
General Labor, Forklift Operator, Operations Management, Material Handler
Location: Fort Drum
Duties
- Perform a variety of warehousing duties.
- Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials to facilitate movement of materials according to priorities and space allocations.
- Operate electric, gasoline, or diesel-powered forklift trucks in order to lift loads.
- Perform operator level maintenance checks on fuel systems as required.
- Participate in inventories by counting types and quantities of items.
- Complete temperature and quantity verification.
- Incumbent must successfully obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
- Must pass a pre-employment and an annual physical examination.
- This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift operator license.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government driver's license.
- Must obtain or possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle driver's license.
- May be required to work Army Power Projection Platform (AP3) Operations utilizing a skill that is classified no higher than the current grade. Work may involve shift work, weekends, or holidays.
- Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
- This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See
- Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
- Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
- Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
- Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
- Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
- People with Disabilities, Schedule A
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
- Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
- Reinstatement
- Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
- Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)
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 an Materials Handler (Motor Vehicle Operator/Fork Lift Operator) without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common warehousing duties. I can receive supply, store supply, move supply to proper lot, verify accuracy of supply, and report discrepancies. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed - 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 Stands, stoops, bends, and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May be required to work at a rapid pace for prolonged periods. Frequently lifts and carries material weighing up to 50 pounds, and at times may handle items weighing over 50 pounds with assistance. Moderate physical effort is used in operating fork lift and motor vehicle hand and foot controls.
- WORKING CONDITIONS Works inside and outside subject to heat, cold, damp, drafty, or poorly light areas. May work on open docks or in storage areas or yards. Work may be dirty, dusty, and/or greasy. Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes and bruises; falls from ladders; or injury from material handling or fork lift equipment. May be required to wear protective clothing…
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