Distribution Process Worker (Hazardous Materials) (12 Month Register)

What you would do

• Receive, unload, and process incoming shipments by checking paperwork.
• Pack and repack items using standard packing materials and methods.
• Assemble items for shipment and check container condition before loading.
• Count items during inventories and keep tally lists.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Make sure shipments are loaded onto the right vehicles.

Do you qualify for WG-5?

With experience: No set number of years is required. You must show through paid or unpaid experience and training that you can do the work of a Distribution Process Worker without more than normal supervision, including identifying the correct condition code, classification, and whether items can or cannot be repaired.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Ability to obtain and keep a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license
• Ability to obtain and keep licenses or certifications required by the installation, federal, state, and local laws
• Ability to obtain and keep required hazardous materials handling certifications

How to apply well

What to send:

• Resume of no more than two pages, saved as PDF (other accepted file types are listed in the announcement)
• Resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed
• Supporting documents for your eligibility, as listed on the Supporting Documents link
• Accredited school records only if you rely on education to qualify

How you will be rated: Your application is first checked for basic eligibility and the screen-out element. Applicants who meet the basic requirements are sent to the selecting official, and the rule of three and veterans' preference do not apply. Interviews may use Behavior Based Interviewing, and errors or missing documents may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

• Keep your resume to two pages or less, because going over the limit removes you from consideration.
• Show your work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties on your resume.
• Submit your complete application by 11:59 PM EST on 02/09/2026 to be considered for the first round of vacancies.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time with a set tour of duty. The position may fill various shifts at DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, and occasional travel may be required.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment incentives are not authorized. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

• U.S. citizenship required
• Non-Critical Sensitive position with Secret access
• Favorable suitability or fitness determination required
• Selective Service registration for males born after 12-31-59
• Pre-employment physical required
• Pre-employment drug test, with random drug testing later
• Set tour of duty
• REAL ID or other acceptable identification required for federal facilities
• Position may fill various shifts at DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor
• Subject to overseas rotation agreement, 36 months
• Non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act
• Bargaining unit position (union)
• Physical work: lifting up to 40 pounds, standing for long periods, and working in hot, cold, or noisy areas
• Background check; unfavorable results can lead to removal

Job details

Salary

$26.00 – $31.00 per hour

Pay scale and grade

WG-5 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)

Location

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Openings

Many

Security clearance

Secret

Travel

Occasional travel

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Miscellaneous Warehousing and Stock Handling (6901)

Announcement

DLADist-26-12876886-DHA