Materials Handler (Forklift Operator)

About the Position: This position is with the U.S. Army Sustainment Command, 407th Army Field Support Brigade, Logistics Readiness Center, Supply & Services Division located at Fort Hood, TX.

Operate a forklift capable of lifting loads weighing up to 10,000 pounds to load, unload, and move material over various surfaces.

Receive, examine and determine the condition and disposition of a wide variety of materials.

Interpret procedures, technical manuals, and equipment drawings to verify equipment classification.

Knowledge to interpret general warehousing plans for stock in storage areas.

Assure items to be shipped/issued are properly marked, tagged and/or properly over packed in suitable containers.

Follow general safety practices in operating equipment and performs operator's maintenance on equipment.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone, no substitution of education for experience is permitted.