Materials Handler Leader

Materials Handler Leader

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Richmond, Virginia

Salary Range: $25.68 - $29.92 Per Hour

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

Major Duties:

• Receive general supervision from the Warehouse Operations Packing and Selection Branch, Mapping Division supervisor on assignment of areas of responsibility, advice on procedures, regulations, and resolution of problem areas.
• Maintain a current knowledge on procedures, policies, written instructions and other directives in order to answer questions and provide guidance or input.
• Performs a variety of warehousing, packing and small parcel shipping functions and operates a less than 10,000 pound capacity forklift, stock selector, material handler equipment (MHE) to perform assigned duties.
• Advises employees to follow instructions received from the supervisor and checks work while in progress ensuring instructions on work sequences, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been met.
• Performs warehousing functions, to include handling receipts of incoming shipments from off-loading to the movement of items to their storage area ensuring proper storage locations, items for shipment.
• Stacks and palatalizes material using correct procedures, packing/repacking materials using accepted containers, devices, methods, and techniques.

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. The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is: Ability to Lead (Screen-Out Element): I instruct other workers on less complex work methods; refer to manuals as a means in answering questions related to the duties and responsibilities of the position; and adhere to all safety standards. 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 Performs work on hard surfaces and in areas that require prolonged standing, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May be required to lift and carry supplies, materials and equipment that may weigh up to 70 pounds. May be subject to being lifted by equipment as high as 25 feet. May be required to work at a rapid pace for long periods of time. May be subject to strain from vibration of MHE. Working Conditions Work is performed inside and outside. Inside areas may be dirty, dusty, hot, cold, damp, drafty or poorly lighted. Work may be performed in bad weather in such outside areas as storage yards and open docks. Worker is frequently subject to cuts, bruises, scrapes, falls from ladders, falling boxes, injuries from mechanical conveyor systems or other material handling equipment. Incumbent is required to wear appropriate safety equipment and clothing required for the area in which work is performed.

How to Apply: This job will close when the agency has received 100 applications, which may be sooner than the closing date. 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/12901528.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-10