Materials Examiner and Identifier (Forklift Operator)

Department of Defense

Fort Riley, Kansas Full-time $26 – $30 Closes Jun 24, 2026

Summary

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Duties

  • Receives, verifies, sorts and classifies, warehouses, and issues a variety of excess surplus property.
  • Conducts extensive review, research, verification and receipt of a variety of routine and complex property.
  • Employs Federal Cataloging Procedures to properly validate or change data elements.
  • Certifies that items are eligible for sale.
  • Reviews disposal turn-in document (DTID) accompanying material.
  • Compares data against property to assure correct information including proper documentation (e.g., stock number, nomenclature, quantity, unit of issue, disposal authority code, DEMIL and 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 daily inspection and maintenance and completes appropriate forms.
  • Responsible for the pre-receipt/inspection/receipt/storage/safeguarding/handling of hazardous property.
  • Performs pre-receipt examination of property on site at the generation point.
  • Operates forklifts and related materials handling equipment to move, load and unload, stack or un-stack palletized materials, supplies, and equipment.

Required Documents

Prepare these documents before applying. Always confirm the exact list on the official announcement, as requirements vary by position:

  • 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.
  • 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.

About this role

The Materials Examiner and Identifier (Forklift Operator) position with the Department of Defense is based in Fort Riley, Kansas. See below for important information regarding this job. The role pays $26.05 to $30.40 per hour.

Day to day, the work involves receives, verifies, sorts and classifies, warehouses, and issues a variety of excess surplus property. 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 (Forklift 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 (Forklift Operator) position with the Department of Defense in Fort Riley, Kansas, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

The posted pay of $26.05 to $30.40 per hour places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Based in Fort Riley, Kansas, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 24, 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 Fort Riley, Kansas
Salary $26 – $30
Pay Period Per Hour
Closing Date Jun 24, 2026
Posted Jun 18, 2026
Source ID DLADispSvcs-26-12990427-DE
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