Materials Handler (Fork Lift/Motor Vehicle Operator)

This position is open exclusively to current Department of War (DoW) federal employees. Applicants must submit their most recent SF50 to verify eligibility. Applications without the required SF50 and other supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will not be forwarded for consideration.

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities for the Department of the Air Force (DAF).

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-time Materials Handler (fork Lift/motor Vehicle Operator) (WG-6907-06) to work for Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the 78th ABW, at Robins Air Force Base located in Warner Robins, Georgia. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.

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Relocation expenses are not authorized

2026 Salary Range ($24.42 - $28.50) hourly w/ locality

Job Open Date: 07/28/2026

Job Close Date: 08/07/2026

Who may apply: Current DoW Civilian Employees

The incumbent of this position will perform the full range of warehousing duties with responsibility of handling or overseeing one or more product lines, a segment of a large warehouse. The position requires the use of forklift trucks and light motor vehicles.

Duties:

Duty 1: Responsible for organizing and coordinating an effective receiving operation. Independently performs a complete range of receiving assignments. 30% critical

Duty 2: Responsible for organizing and coordinating an effective storage operation. Provides for the care of supplies in storage (COSIS) applying preservation techniques to protect from deterioration or damage. 15% critical

Duty 3: Performs tasks involved in issuing and shipping items. Selects and assembles items based on priority, type of material, mode of transportation, destination, and type of transaction. 10% critical

Duty 4: Operates fork lift trucks and automated material handling and identification equipment to include mobile stock selectors and electromechanical automated equipment, such as high rise automated storage and retrieval vehicles to move, stack and unstack, load and unload, bin, and position material. Maneuvers fork lift in confined places over wood, concrete, or similar type floors. 15% critical

Duty 5: 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. Picks up items from base supply and local vendors or suppliers. 10% critical

Duty 6: Maintains records and documents actions. Uses computer terminals, optical readers, bar code wands, scanners, etc. to input nomenclature and description of changes. 10% critical

Duty 7: Performs material handling duties, including the use of tools and other equipment, in a safe manner, utilizing safety practices and procedures, and complying with established safety rules and regulations. Safeguards material, items, and equipment, remaining alert and challenging unauthorized personnel. 10% critical

Requirements:

1. May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

2. Emergency overtime may be required.

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

4. As required, may train and/or guide other personnel in performance of material handling duties.

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

6. The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: Works on hard surfaces and in work areas that require standing, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May lift and carry weights up to 40 pounds. May handle heavier items with weight lifting equipment or with assistance from other workers. 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.

7. Obtain & maintain a security clearance

8. May be required to travel to perform temporary duty

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

1. Knowledge of accepted warehousing methods, procedures, and material handling techniques; warehousing functions, such as material receiving, storage, issuing, and preservation; and of warehouse configurations, storage requirements for particular commodities, and storage documentation requirements.

2. Knowledge of inventory procedures; regulations, procedures, and policies related to records maintenance and documentation; and of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.

3. Skill in the use of automated material processing equipment and systems to include computer terminals, optical readers, and scanners.

4. Ability to interpret and apply instructions pertaining to material handling; and to maintain tools, equipment, and work area in a neat, clean, and orderly manner.

5. Ability to prepare inventory and production reports; and to screen shipping and receiving documents for

discrepancies.

6. Ability to safely operate fork lift trucks to handle 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; and to safely drive and operate a motor vehicle to manipulate controls for starting, stopping, backing, and driving vehicles in all types of traffic and road conditions and in judging overhead, side clearance, turning radius, and braking distance.

7. Ability to complete required training to achieve proficiency in handling required weapons for safeguarding government property.

RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution

Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.