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, located within a National Forest in La Grande, OR. The worker receives, stores, repairs, and ships supplies and equipment in warehouses and outdoor areas. The agency is filling many positions for its FY2027 temporary season, and the job includes occasional travel and no telework.
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 someone who owes allegiance to the U.S.
What you would do
- Load and unload supplies and equipment using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Track inventory using an automated database and handheld devices.
- Check, prepare, and route shipping and receiving documents.
- Keep inventory records accurate and report any discrepancies.
- Repair, refurbish, and assemble National Fire Equipment System items.
- Pack and wrap items for shipment, following transportation rules.
Do you qualify for WG-5?
With education: Education cannot replace experience at this grade.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Valid state driver's license
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL), only if required for certain government vehicles
How to apply well
What to send:
- Resume, no more than 2 pages, showing personal information, education, and work experience
- Work dates, title, hours worked per week, and duties for each job on your resume
- College transcripts if you use education to qualify (unofficial copies are acceptable at application)
- Proof of eligibility and SF-50 if you claim CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP priority
How you will be rated: You will be ranked and rated on your knowledge of job elements, including working without more than normal supervision, work practices, technical practices, interpreting instructions, knowledge of materials, and dexterity and safety. Inflated qualifications can lower your score or make you ineligible, and errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Tips for this job:
- Your resume must not exceed two pages, or it will be removed from consideration.
- List the hours per week and the dates for each job on your resume.
- Upload files under 5MB in PDF, Word, or another accepted format. 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
- Must be 18 years of age
- Valid driver's license
- E-Verify employment check
- Direct deposit of federal pay required
- Random drug testing if a CDL is required, including a urinalysis before appointment
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
- $23.00 per hour
- Pay scale and grade
- WG-5 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
- Locations
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- La Grande, Oregon
- 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-R6-FS2540-5DT-SM
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