Materials Examiner and Identifier; Fork Lift Operator

Materials Examiner and Identifier (Fork Lift Operator)

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• Receives, examines and determines the condition and disposition of a wide variety of materials.
• Reviews disposal turn‑in document accompanying material and 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 the 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.

Performs moderate to heavy lifting when moving material by hand or hand‑truck. May lift or carry items that weigh up to 50 lb. The heavier items are moved with weight‑handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. Performs work on hard surfaces, over rough terrain and on forklifts. Assignments require prolonged working in tiring and uncomfortable positions, standing, walking, bending, stooping and pushing and pulling material.

Work is performed inside warehouses that may be hot, cold, damp and drafty and in outside areas such as dock areas, scrap yards, or other areas exposed to varying weather conditions. Incumbent is exposed to physical hazards normally associated with scrap yard, open storage, and warehouse operations including various kinds of material‑handling equipment and hand and power tools. Safety equipment is required and the incumbent must adhere to all safety standards, rules, regulations, and procedures and use personal protective equipment and devices as required.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Tour of Duty: 1st Shift.
• Security Requirements:
  Non‑Critical Sensitive.
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
  Non‑Exempt.
• Selective Service Requirement:
  Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment
  
  Incentives:
  
  Not Authorized.
• Bargaining Unit Status:
  Yes.
• Pre‑Employment Physical:
  Required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain licenses and/or certifications required by the installation, federal, state, and local laws. A REAL  other acceptable identification documents are required to access certain federal facilities.
• Term Appointment may be converted to permanent (see next steps section).
• This is an obligated position and occupancy is subject to the return of former incumbent. If former incumbent fails to return to the position, occupancy may become permanent.

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Applicants must meet any screen‑out element listed and show, through experience and training, that they possess the knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which they are applying.

• Ability to perform the work of a Materials Examiner and Identifier (FLO) without more than normal supervision, such as moving, storing and picking a variety of materials; loading and handling material and determining how items are to be received and identified.

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Information for Veterans is available at: DLA Careers Programs.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug‑free workplace. All DLA employees must refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre‑employment, reasonable suspicion, post‑accident, and random drug testing. 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.