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Posted: March 23, 2026 (4 days ago)

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Materials Handler (Warehouse Worker)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Department of Justice

Fresh

Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Salary

$24.50 - $28.58

per hour

Closes

April 6, 2026More DOJ jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing the receipt, storage, and distribution of supplies in a federal prison system's central office warehouse in Washington, D.C., while also operating vehicles to transport goods and ensuring everything is secure and properly handled.

It's a hands-on role focused on keeping inventory organized and supporting the agency's operations.

A good fit would be someone with warehouse experience who is reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a secure government environment.

Key Requirements

  • Sufficient training and experience in warehouse operations, including receipt, storage, and issuance of items
  • Ability to supervise others in a warehouse setting
  • Aptitude for working in a prison system environment with security protocols
  • Experience as a motor vehicle operator for loading, unloading, and transporting cargo
  • Knowledge of inventory control, including maintaining stock levels and recurring item specifications
  • Attention to detail in enforcing security, distribution, and weight capacity rules
  • Ability to provide detailed resume information on hours worked and specific skills to meet barely acceptable qualification levels

Full Job Description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements.

Applicants must have had sufficient training and experience to show their ability to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifications will be determined by comparing your application to the responses to the Applicant Assessment Questions against the guidelines found in the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, WS-6907 series.

To qualify for this position, you MUST meet the Barely Acceptable level on both screen-out elements (Ability to supervise) and (Aptitude for work with prisoners); receive at least one half of the total possible points; AND you must furnish detailed information on your resume to support your assessment responses to demonstrate that you clearly possess the experience and skills to successfully perform the duties of this position.

Failure to specifically identify skills in this field may result in your score being lowered or in being found ineligible for this vacancy.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.** Major Duties:

This position is located in the Administration Division, Facilities Management Branch, within the Building Management Section at Central Office, Washington D.C.

Responsible for receipt, storage, and issuance of all items received in the Central Office.

Responsible for control over the types and amounts of items stocked for general issue purposes and initiates and maintains a Recurring Items Specification Card for each stocked item, which is ordered on a regular basis.

Serves as the motor vehicle operator for the Property Management Section of the Office Procurement and Property.

Responsible for the loading and unloading cargo, checking to see that proper security, distribution, and rated weight capacity is strictly enforced.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/24/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CO-2026-0233