Materials Handler (Forkllift/Motor Vehicle Operator) (WG-6907-06) Published June 5, 2026 About the Role: The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is looking for a Full-Time Materials Handler (Forkllift/Motor Vehicle Operator) (WG-6907-06) to work at Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) at 412 TW/OL-Plant 42/LG at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, CA. This position: Provide Vehicle Maintenance Material Management support, to include cargo/supply movement, accountability of parts, tools and equipment. Coordinating with supply to effectively manage vehicle maintenance activities; material shipment coordination, tool control/accountability, warehouse and inventory support. Functional user of The Enterprise Logistics Management System (ELMS) and Air Force Record Management functions. The Logistics Branch, Vehicle Management Section is responsible for overall management, operation and maintenance of the unit’s vehicle fleet and accounts for, operates, and maintains vehicle assets so they are safe, efficient, environmentally sound and meet mission needs. Announcement Length/Closes: 7/12/2026 Location: Palmdale, CA (USAF Plant 42) Typical 2026 salary range: $32.81 - 38.28 per hour (includes Locality) Areas of Consideration (AOC): Department – wide (DoD) Desired Skills: - Experience in material movement support of Air Force Vehicle Management; forklift, tracking, tool control - A valid driver's license. Forklift experience - High degree of organization and communication skills. Major Duties: -Tool and parts accountability; etching, marking, in-checking/out-checking in system of record (ELMS), movement of cargo. -Coordinates with Supply to monitor stock levels needed for non-recurring, specialized items based on usage, inventory, project demands, seasonal demands, changing customer needs, and projected depletion. - Provides material handling support for production, overhaul, repair, or other operations for vehicles and equipment and/or parts requiring special handling. - Performs administrative office support function; use multiple office automation software with varied functions to produce a wide range of documents and databases. Qualifications/Requirements: U.S. Citizenship Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest This position require incumbent to possess and maintain a valid state Driver's License to operate vehicles Knowledge of Vehicle Management Supply, utilizing ELMS Warehouse program for tool/parts control. Ability to follow safety regulations and procedures. ***Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.*** Learn more about the new resume requirements at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include Please send resumes to: Please send resumes to: HRL/Recruiter: HRL: Maricarmen.deharo@us.af.mil Hiring Manager: Roberto Claromontoya, roberto.claromontoya@us.af.mil ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC HIRING FREEZE IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED
