Materials Examiner and Identifier (Forklift Operator)
Defense Logistics Agency
Posted: February 11, 2026 (0 days ago)
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U.S. Pacific Fleet
Department of the Navy
Location
Seal Beach, California
Salary
$38.71 - $45.16
per hour
Type
Full Time
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This job involves inspecting and handling military ordnance materials to ensure they are safe and ready for use, including loading, unloading, and storing them properly in a naval facility.
Workers check incoming and outgoing items, build storage structures, and operate equipment like forklifts to move heavy loads.
It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in warehousing or logistics who is detail-oriented, physically fit, and comfortable working independently in a safety-focused environment.
You will serve as a MATERIALS HANDLER INSPECTOR in the ORDNANCE OPERATIONS DIVISION of NMC CWD DET SEAL BEACH.
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.
Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.
This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.
Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.
The Screen-out Element for this position is: THE ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.
Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:
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