Materials Handler

Summary

About the position: The primary purpose of this position is to receive, check, store, and issue supplies and equipment at the Misawa Collocated Club of the 35th Force Support Squadron, Misawa AB, Japan. This is a Regular Part-Time employment category position with guaranteed 20 hours per week, but may be up to 34 depending on the needs of the Facility. Military Spouse Preference IS lost if selected for this position.

Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Receives, counts, weighs, and checks items to ensure that the vendor has delivered the type and quality of items purchased. Accepts only items listed on approved purchase order receiving copy. Records quantity received on purchase order receiving copy, condition of items, and forwards completed document. Places items in stockroom locations, stacking items in groups by commodity and size. Stocks empty spaces on shelves and neatly arranges the merchandise. Fills requisitions of activities and retains triplicate copy of the requisition in the storeroom to account for the issues. Forwards all signed storeroom requisitions to the supervisor at the end of each workday. Reviews stock levels with supervisor for adequacy and recommends disposition of slow-moving or dead stock items. Assists in end-of-month inventories of stock by counting items and giving figures to supervisor. Ensures that the supplies and equipment are safeguarded and secure at all times; permits only authorized personnel in storeroom; during periods of absence, locks and secures all storerooms. Turns keys over to supervisor according to prescribed procedures. Maintains high sanitation standards and cleans storerooms and stocks regularly. Performs other related duties as assigned. CONTROLS OVER WORK: Supervisor assigns work through written and oral instructions that are clear and concise. Work may be checked in progress or on completion for compliance and adherence to instructions and directives. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: Skill and Knowledge: Knowledge of methods used in receiving, storing, and issuing routine materials and equipment. Ability to organize, arrange, and remove stock. Skill in use of manual dollies, jacks and handtools associated with warehousing tasks. Physical Effort: Lifting and carrying supplies, materials, and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Heavier items are moved with equipment or the assistance of other workers. Required to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time. Bends, stoops, and works in tiring or uncomfortable positions. Working Conditions: Usually works indoors and occasionally outside in areas that may be hot, damp, cold , drafty or poorly lighted. Exposed to possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, and abrasions. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13075713

Qualifications

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, 09/30/2026 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in and/or around Misawa AB, Japan. All applicants must possess a social security number and valid passport. All applicants MUST be eligible to meet local immigration requirements. 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 and knowledge of methods used in receiving, storing, and issuing routine materials and equipment. Must be able to organize, arrange, and remove stock. Skill in use of dollies, jacks, and handtools used in warehousing tasks. Must be physically able to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify.