Materials Examiner and Identifier (Fork Lift Operator)

Department of Defense

Santa Rita, Guam Full-time $24 – $28 Closes Jun 22, 2026

Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Duties

  • Receives, examines and determines the condition and disposition of a wide variety of materials.
  • Reviews disposal turn-in document accompanying material.
  • Compares data against property assuring correct information and proper documentation (e.g. stock number, nomenclature, quantity, unit of issue, disposal authority code, DEMIL, condition code).
  • Visually inspects usable property for obvious signs of condition and determines acceptability.
  • Determines condition and reportability and special handling requirements (e.g., hazardous material, precious metals, security, DEMIL, Special focus items, etc.) and assigns appropriate classification instructions for warehousing.
  • Verifies accuracy of demilitarization codes, takes action to challenge questionable items/codes, and maintains segregated storage of property requiring DEMIL.
  • Ensures proper certification is attached to turn-in document when demilitarized by host or generating activity.
  • Performs special and periodic inventory of property; re-palletizes/re-locates property as necessary.
  • Operates forklifts and related materials handling equipment to move, load and unload, stack or un-stack palletized materials, supplies, and equipment.

How You Will Be Evaluated

The assessments for this job will measure the following Job Elements/Competencies: Ability to do the work of a Materials Examiner and Identifier (FLO) without more than normal supervision Technical Practices Knowledge of Materials Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (other than blueprints) Skill in Dexterity and Safety Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation may be completed and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the job elements/competencies required for this position. If your resume and/or supporting documentation is reviewed and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

Required Documents

  • To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package.
  • Each Application Package MUST include: Your Resume: IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages.
  • If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement.
  • The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position.
  • Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed.
  • If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible.
  • The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages.
  • We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX).
  • We do not accept PDF portfolio files.
  • Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible.
  • Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text.
  • We recommend using a font like Lato, if available.
  • Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans.
  • Applicable documents to support the eligibility(s) for which you are applying.
  • Please review the following link for a listing of the additional documents you will need to provide: Supporting Documents.
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are an eligible ICTAP applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position.
  • To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at a score of 85 or higher for this position.
  • ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
  • ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana.
  • DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal.
  • The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.
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About this role

The Materials Examiner and Identifier (Fork Lift Operator) position with the Department of Defense is based in Santa Rita, Guam. See below for important information regarding this job. The role pays $23.98 to $27.97 per hour.

Day to day, the work involves receives, examines and determines the condition and disposition of a wide variety of materials. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal logistics experience this Materials Examiner and Identifier (Fork Lift Operator) position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Materials Examiner and Identifier (Fork Lift Operator) position with the Department of Defense in Santa Rita, Guam, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

The posted pay of $23.98 to $27.97 per hour places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Based in Santa Rita, Guam, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 22, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of Defense
Job Type Full-time
Location Santa Rita, Guam
Salary $24 – $28
Pay Period Per Hour
Closing Date Jun 22, 2026
Posted Jun 16, 2026
Source ID DLADispSvcs-26-12987912-MP
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