
Materials Handler Lead
Job Description
Summary
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Lead Materials Handler (Fork Lift Operator). Performs leader responsibilities over the Warehouse planning, scheduling work and ensuring accomplishment of mission goals and objectives.
$26.22 to $30.60 Per Hour
Pay scale & grade WL 6Duties
- Serves as Lead for the Central Storage Warehouse.
- Performs a broad range of standard base supply assignments and tasks involved in issuing/shipping items, storing, selecting, general or specialized bulk materials/equipment; also uses various supply databases (i.e., ESS, and SBSS) to monitor shelf-life, repair cycles, controlled item codes, bench stock, and due-in from maintenance (DIFM).
- Performs a broad range of standard storage assignments.
- Operates forklift trucks and automated material handling and identification equipment to include mobile tock selectors and electromechanical automated equipment, such as high-rise automated storage and retrieval vehicles to move, stack and unstack, load and unload, bin, and position material.
- Drives one or more types of trucks such as pickup, panel, and flatbed trucks, which typically have a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or less, on public roads at highway speeds.
- Maintains records and documents actions.
- Performs material handling duties, including the use of tools and other equipment, in a safe manner, utilizing safety practices and procedures, and complying with established safety rules and regulations.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- Position requires a security clearance of secret.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from duty station on military or commercial aircraft. Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings,
- weekends, rotating shifts, call back, and/or holidays; overtime may be required and may be required to carry a beeper/cell phone.
- May be required to participate in contingency situations, both real world and exercise.
- Performs additional duties as required.
- The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for this position. Vehicles may include driving a forklift and up to a two ton truck.
- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sept 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
- This is a drug testing designated position (TDP). The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. Cat I Type
In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WL-6900 Warehousing and Stock Handling Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, 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 of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
The screen out element for this position is ability to do the work of a MATERIALS HANDLER LEAD without more than normal supervision.
JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of accepted warehousing methods, procedures, material handling techniques, handling and packingprograms (i.e., the Electrostatic Discharge); and of warehousing functions, such as material receiving, storage,issuing, and preservation.
2. Knowledge of warehouse configurations, storage requirements for particular commodities, and storage documentation requirements; and of inventory procedures.
3. Knowledge of regulations, procedures, and policies related to records maintenance and documentation; and of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
4. Skill in the use of automated material processing equipment (i.e., forklifts, pallet jacks, hand carts, mobile stockselectors, electromechanical equipment) and systems (i.e., computer terminals, optical readers, scanners, supplydatabases and tracking/expediting systems).
5. Ability to prepare inventory and production reports; and to screen shipping and receiving documents fordiscrepancies.
6. Ability to interpret and apply instructions pertaining to material handling; to maintain tools, equipment, and workarea in a neat, clean, and orderly manner; to safely operate fork lift trucks to handle controls for starting, stopping,backing, lifting, lowering, tilting, and driving fork lift trucks through narrow aisles, up and down ramps, and in andout of trucks; and to safely drive and operate a motor vehicle to manipulate controls for starting, stopping, backing,and driving vehicles in all types of traffic and road conditions and in judging overhead, side clearance, turningradius, and braking distance.
Physical Effort:
Works on hard surfaces and in work areas that require standing, stooping, bending, and working in tiring anduncomfortable positions. May lift and carry weights up to 40 pounds. May handle heavier items with weight liftingequipment or with assistance from other workers. Work requires light to moderate physical effort in reaching,bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls while driving, raising,lowering, and tilting fork lift trucks. Subject to possible strain caused by vibration of fork lift trucks. Occasionallymay be required to make limited emergency repairs on vehicles, such as changing a flat tire.
Working Conditions:
Work is done inside and outside in areas that may be hot, damp, cold, drafty, or poorly lighted. Employee isregularly exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, falls from ladders, falling material, or injury fromequipment. May be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, solvents, and high noise areas while working in a mechanizedwork area, or radiation, toxins, explosives hazards, or chemical fumes while working in a hazardous materials area.May be required to wear protective clothing, such as hard hats, steel toed shoes, rubber gloves, masks, and rubberaprons. Drives motor vehicles in all types of traffic and weather conditions.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Evaluation
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience relates to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.
Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements.
The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.
- Online Application: Questionnaire
- Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
- Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
- Veterans: If claiming VEOA, VRA or 30% Disabled Veteran - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD-Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD-Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15.
- Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
- Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
- Branch of Armed Forces
- Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
- Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
- Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
- Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
- Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
- Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).
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Job Details
- Category
- Technician
- Employment Type
- Part Time
- Location
- Patrick AFB, Florida
- Posted
- Apr 7, 2026, 06:42 AM
- Listed
- Apr 7, 2026, 11:15 AM
- Compensation
- $54,721 - $63,862 per year
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