Materials Handler (Motor Vehicle Operator)

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Lodging Facilities, Ramstein AB, Germany. This position may offer logistical support.

The purpose of this position is to receive, store, & issue a variety of bin & bulk supplies, materials, & equipment.

Operate motor vehicles with gross vehicle weight up to 15,000 pounds, no special license required, to transport supplies from multiple locations to Lodging facilities in the Kaiserslautern Military Community.

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities.

An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 02/27/2026 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is U.S.

Citizens and legal U.S. residents in Germany. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between Germany and the U.S., you must be a U.S. citizen or citizen of a NATO country with a U.S.

permanent resident card in order to be eligible for NAF employment.

Citizens of Germany (including dual citizenship if Germany is one of the countries) as well as "ordinarily resident" US citizens are not eligible for NAF employment per SOFA agreement.

If not already in the commuting area, must be able to verify the ability to arrive before a firm job offer can be sent.

Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience: Must have experience in maneuvering and driving vehicles weighing up to 15,000 pounds.

Must have experience in and knowledge of a wide variety of warehouse plans, methods, procedures, and techniques of material handling.

Must be able to operate mechanized equipment for storage and retrieval. Requires knowledge of basic hand and powered tools to assemble items such as highchairs, luggage carts, case goods, etc.

Must be physically able to frequently handle objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Major Duties:

Receives incoming shipments from off-loading areas and checks receiving vouchers to ensure quality and quantity of items received. Reports overages, shortages, or damaged conditions to supervisor.

Selects storage locations and stores, stacks, and palletizes items considering their use, size, shape, quantity, and possibility of contamination to or from other items.

Conducts end-of-month inventories of stock by counting items in storage areas to include back up furnishings for renovations projects and bi-annual linen orders.

Ensures that supplies and equipment are safeguarded and secured at all times. Prepares shipping and inventory documents with required data for manual or automated inventory systems.

Responsible for offloading transport containers with consolidated shipments for the Squadron as well as Lodging assets ranging from guest room replacement furnishings to expendable supplies.

Required to escort non-US ID cardholders onto military installations in the KMC, including drivers assigned to the Transportation Management Office, freight forwarding companies, and others.

Has knowledge to take drivers to local Customs Office to process customs paperwork.

Tasked to deliver major appliance replacements throughout the KMC (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves, dishwashers, etc.).

Also replaces bed sets that are soiled by guests or containing bed bugs as well as case goods like dressers, nightstands, headboards, desks, etc.

and soft goods to include sleeper sofas, lounge chairs, desk chairs, etc.

Operates motor vehicles including pick-up trucks, carryalls, vans, sedans, and station wagons with gross vehicle weights up to 15,000 pounds.

Carries cargo and passengers; hauls and or delivers supplies; loads, places, balances, and secures cargo; and unloads vehicles.

Observes safety regulations in addition to posted traffic control and highway guide signs. Operates electric, gasoline, or diesel-powered forklifts up to 10K capacity.

Also operates mechanized material handling equipment to include a furniture lift and carpet extraction machines with various attachments. Assists with periodic NAF furnishings sales throughout the KMC.

Helps customers load vehicles with purchased assets and clears buildings prior to arrival of Project Manager (PM) and local trades.

Also assists PM with various tasks during duration of renovation project. Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12894472