Department of Defense

Materials Examiner and Identifier (Forklift Operator)

Robins AFB, Georgia Full time

Materials Examiner and Identifier (Forklift Operator)

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Robins AFB, Georgia

Salary Range: $25.14 - $29.32 Per Hour

Job Summary: See below for important information regarding this job.

Major Duties:

  • Examines, identifies and verifies a wide variety of equipment and commodities in accordance with standard warehouse procedures.
  • Independently handles, accepts or rejects specialized assets such as classified, hazardous, RAD, pilferable items, etc following specialized handling and storage procedures.
  • Receives material, verifies shipment destination, quantity, cube and paperwork against shipping documentation.
  • Receives and initiates Supply Discrepancy Reports.
  • Responds to and resolves discrepancy reports or complaints on material shipped from depot.
  • Operates one or more of the following materials handling equipment which includes but is not limited to, forklifts with a capacity of lifting loads weighing up to 15,000 lbs, stock selector, tugs and general warehouse vehicles.

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 (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 Work requires heavy or moderate lifting up to 75 pounds, walking and standing for prolonged periods of time and often requires bending, stooping, pushing and pulling heavy material, and working in tiring and uncomfortable conditions. Working Conditions: Work is performed in a warehouse environment and outside containment areas on a year round basis. Work is usually performed in areas that are hot, cold, or damp. Subject to cuts, bruises, abrasions, and scrapes and are subject to hazards involved in working around moving equipment, i.e., fork lifts, trucks, cranes and conveyors. When working with preservatives, may be exposed to noxious fumes, skin irritants, and flammable chemicals. If working with hazardous materials, must wear protective clothing, respirators or other specialized devices. In addition to basic protective equipment (hard hats, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, ear plugs, etc.). Subject to shift rotation with odd/irregular tours of duty. Must be able to obtain and maintain all appropriate state and/or government licensing needed to operate MHE and vehicles. In working with hazardous materials, must wear protective clothing, respirators or other specialized devices.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12842505.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-07