Materials Handler
Forest Service · Department of Agriculture
This job in plain English
This is a temporary Materials Handler job with the U.S. Forest Service, based inside a National Forest in Grangeville, ID. The worker receives, stores and ships supplies, equipment and materials, and packs stock items. The announcement lists many vacancies, and the expected start is between April 18 and June 13, 2027.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
The job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or a person who owes allegiance to the United States.
What you would do
- Receive, mark, and store bin and bulk supplies, equipment, and materials.
- Inspect incoming shipments for quantity and quality, and sort materials for storage.
- Load, unload, stack, and rotate stock following standard operating instructions.
- Complete forms on stock description, quantity, and labeling for incoming and outgoing items.
- Check shipping documents and prepare orders from approved requisitions for delivery.
Do you qualify for WG-4?
With experience: The announcement does not list a set number of years or a grade level. Your experience is judged on how relevant, broad and good it is, whether paid or unpaid, including volunteer work.
With education: There is no substitution of education for this position.
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume with personal information, education, and work experience, showing dates and hours per week (two pages maximum)
- College transcripts if you use education to qualify (an unofficial copy is fine to apply)
- Proof of eligibility, SF-50, and recent performance appraisal only if you claim CTAP, ICTAP or RPL priority as a surplus or displaced federal employee
How you will be rated: You will be rated on six job elements: working without more than normal supervision, work practices, technical practices, following instructions, knowledge of materials, and dexterity and safety. You must also complete an Assessment Questionnaire, and your score can drop or you can be found ineligible if your qualifications appear inflated.
Tips for this job:
- Show the hours per week and exact dates for each job on your resume, or you may not get full credit.
- Keep your resume to two pages or less, because longer resumes are removed from consideration.
- Upload files under 5MB in formats such as PDF, Word, or JPG, and do not use Adobe Portfolio files.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time
Conditions of employment:
- U.S. citizen or U.S. national
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
- Background investigation and/or fingerprint check
- Direct deposit of federal pay required
- Must pass the E-Verify employment check
- Must be 18 years of age
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $21.00 per hour
- Pay scale and grade
- WG-4 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
- Locations
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- Grangeville, Idaho
- Location Negotiable After Selection
- Appointment
- Temporary
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Competitive
- Openings
- Many
- Security clearance
- Other
- Travel
- Occasional travel
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Materials Handler (6907)
- Announcement
- 27-TEMP3-R1-FS2539-4DT-EW
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