Materials Handler (Fork Lift Operator) at Architect of the Capitol – Washington, District of Columbia

About the opportunity

The Materials Handler (Fork Lift Operator) operates a forklift to transport compressed bales of cardboard, magazines, newspapers, books, and other materials compressed by a baling machine. The role also involves receiving and unloading incoming vendor shipments, uncrating construction-related items, checking materials against invoice reports, performing data entry to update inventory records, and assisting with the disposal of waste and recyclable materials. The tour of duty is Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and the position is emergency essential.

Salary and benefits

• Medical and life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Student loan repayment and forgiveness
• Eligibility to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate credit based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience

Who can apply?

• Must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement
• Must possess the ability to independently operate a forklift to transport materials and receive/unload incoming vendor shipments without more than normal supervision
• Must be a U.S. citizen or meet specific alternate citizenship/allegiance requirements as stated in the official announcement
• Must be able to pass a drug test and background check
• Must possess a valid D.C. or State driver's license and a Certificate as a Powered Industrial Truck Operator

Required documents

• Your resume listing education, training, and work experience including job titles, employment dates, duties, and accomplishments
• Answers to the online vacancy assessment questionnaire

When to apply

• Opening Date: 2026-09-09
• Closing Date: 2026-09-24T23:59:59

How to apply

• Create an account profile on USAJOBS with basic contact information and a resume if you are a new user
• Sign in to your registered USAJOBS account
• Complete the online vacancy assessment questionnaire and submit your application online
• All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJOBS Saved Documents feature

Additional information

• This is an excepted service position and does not require or confer civil service competitive status.
• The Architect of the Capitol is a Drug-Free Workplace and requires satisfactory completion of a drug test prior to appointment.
• Selectees are subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police.
• A newly appointed selectee is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period.
• Moving and relocation expenses are not authorized.