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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

MATERIALS EXPEDITER (FORK LIFT/MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR)

Goodfellow AFB, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$49K/yr - $57K/yr

USAJOBS is seeking a Materials Expediter at Goodfellow AFB, TX. The primary purpose of this position is to route and expedite the movement of parts, end items, supplies, and materials within production and repair facilities using fork lift trucks and light motor vehicles.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Receives, routes, and moves parts, assemblies, components, and other materials into and out of industrial shops. Selects parts and materials to be turned into Supply

Receives requests for parts and materials needed to support production work requirements

Operates electric, LPG, or diesel powered fork lift trucks capable of lifting loads weighing less than 10,000 pounds as high as 168 inches

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

Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment

Qualification

Forklift operationMotor vehicle operationSafety regulationsPartsMaterials knowledgeRead instructionsKeep organized

Required

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

Shift work and/or overtime may be required

As required, may train and/or guide lower grade or lesser-experienced employees

This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use

The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position

This position has a limited area of consideration to Command-wide (AETC)

Knowledge of parts, materials, and equipment to identify most of the items encountered on several concurrent projects; and production processes and supply procedures in order to locate and expedite critical parts and meet production schedules

Knowledge of technical practices to be able to route, move, assemble, receive, select, and obtain items

Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures

Skill in handling fork lift controls for starting, stopping, backing, lifting, lowering, tilting, and driving fork lift trucks through narrow aisles, up and down ramps, and in and out of trucks; manipulating motor vehicle controls for starting, stopping, backing, and driving vehicles in all types of traffic and road conditions; and judging overhead and side clearances, turning radius, and braking distances

Ability to carry out work practices such as verifying and correcting routing and ordering documents and keeping things neat, clean, and in order

Ability to read and interpret instructions, operator manuals, and production control and supply documents; and route, obtain, and expedite parts, end items, supplies, and materials

Employee regularly handles weights of up to 40 pounds unassisted. Employee occasionally handles weights up to 60 pounds. Material handling devices and assistance of other workers are available for handling especially heavy items. Heavy exertion is frequent. Frequent kneeling, crouching, stooping, and walking are required. 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. Occasionally may be required to make limited emergency repairs on vehicles, such as changing a flat tire

Regularly exposed to possible injuries associated with handling equipment. Work is usually performed indoors in well lighted and well-ventilated shop areas. Fork lift operation work is normally inside in areas that are sometimes damp and drafty. Drives motor vehicles in all types of traffic and weather conditions. May be exposed to outdoor conditions for short time periods. Regularly exposed to shop noises, dirt, fumes, and vibrations