Materials Examiner & Identifier (Forklift Operator)

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Defense Logistics Agency

Defense Logistics Agency

Materials Examiner & Identifier (Forklift Operator)

Oklahoma City, OK
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Telework Eligible

    No

    Major Duties

    • Examines, identifies and verifies a variety of materials, complete equipment items, technical components, parts, and commodities.
    • Receives, checks, verifies, sorts and classifies materials and equipment by stock number, size, classification and condition.
    • Uses technical manuals to identify and verify materials.
    • Determines the correct condition code, classification, repairability or non-repairability of items and estimates economic feasibility or cost of repair.
    • Initiates records to document receiving and processing discrepancies and material defects found during phases of examination.
    • Operates forklifts with a capacity of lifting loads weighing up to 15,000lbs and related materials handling equipment to deliver, relocate, up-load, off-load, and move materials and equipment.

    Qualification Summary

    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: Required to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time. Must bend, stoop, and work in tiring and sometimes uncomfortable positions: Uses some effort in operating hand. and foot controls if operating MHE. Lifts and carries items that weigh up to 40 pounds and/or maneuvers, pushes or slides items for proper positioning. Heavier items are moved with weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and/or outside in areas that may be hot, damp, cold, drafty , or poorly lit. Exposure to the possibilities of cuts, scrapes, bruises, abrasions, falls, and injury from falling stock or mechanized equipment. In addition, is exposed to dust, dirt, grease and solvents and to high noise levels in mechanized work areas. Safety and Health Requirements: Employee is required to wear safety clothing and equipment appropriate for the job and work area where assigned, as directed by the supervisor. Types of protective clothing and equipment include, but are not limited to the following: eye, respiratory, and foot protection and protective clothing such as gloves, apron, and coveralls. Other types may be required as deemed necessary by authorized management officials. If employee works near or around noise hazardous areas, machinery, or equipment, the employee will be required to wear approved hearing protective devices and an audiometric test will be conducted, as necessary.

  • Compensation
    $24-$28
  • Industry
    Government Relations
  • Fun Fact
    Working for the Defense Logistics Agency means being part of the largest logistics agency in the Department of Defense. Our 25,000 employees are dedicated to providing essential services to military and federal organizations.
  • About Us

    The Nation's Logistics Combat Support Agency, responsible for delivering agile, adaptive, and resilient logistics support across the continuum of conflict.