Materials Handler

Quick Facts

• Role: Materials Handler (National Guard “Title 5 excepted service” position)

Description

Receive, store, inspect, and issue warehouse supplies and equipment—including classified and ESD-sensitive items—while maintaining accurate inventory and required documentation.

Monitor material quality and shelf-life (especially petroleum/chemical products), support packaging and shipment preparation, and operate assigned material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process notices to stock; verify incoming materiel against accompanying documentation.

• Inspect for shortages, overages, and obvious damage; coordinate discrepancies with the Cargo Movement Element.

• Store items securely, including classified and sensitive materials; apply proper ESD storage and handling.

• Arrange and maintain storage locations based on warehousing plans, access convenience, and movement efficiency.

• Perform surveillance inspections; address deterioration and corrosion; ensure proper tags, labels, and markings.

• Validate warehouse locations, conduct special inventories, and manage inventory and accountable assets.

• Issue oldest items first when dated item control applies; receipt classified items through authorized personnel.

• Inspect a wide range of property types; use measuring devices, conversion charts, and reference resources (e.g., technical orders, catalogs, FEDLOG) to identify and assess materials.

• Monitor suspect material program; ensure shelf-life and functional check requirements are met and coordinate serviceability determinations.

• Ensure Technical Order Compliance (TCTO) inventory, code, and tag requirements are followed; endorse completion back to QA.

• Identify incomplete items, apply condition codes/tags, manage demilitarization and disposal documentation, and oversee PRMP (Precious Metals Recovery Program).

• Support resource protection surveys, unserviceable holding area management, disposition follow-through, and MDR/QDR monitoring.

• Train personnel who require an inspector’s stamp or perform inspector duties; assist with bench stock support.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability determined by a background investigation

• Information Assurance Certification required within six months (DoD 8570.01-M)

• Ability to obtain/maintain an appropriate security clearance

• Mandatory participation in direct deposit

• If subject to the Military Selective Service Act (male applicant born after 12/31/1959), must be registered

• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions; compare item identification against receiving/issue request forms; use material handling equipment and hand tools

• If the role requires vehicle operation: valid state driver’s license

Benefits

A comprehensive U.S. government benefits package is available for eligible employees and depend on the type of position and work schedule.