Material Handler Supervisor
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Position ID:
OFPM-192-26-13006052-AS
City:
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Date Posted:
2026-07-16
Expiration Time:
2026-07-29
Job Type:
Job Category:
Materials Handler
Salary:
40 - 46 PH
Job Summary
NIST is seeking a Materials Handler Supervisor to lead warehouse receiving and materials handling operations that support critical scientific, laboratory, and facility missions. This position ensures the efficient receipt, storage, movement, and distribution of supplies, materials, and equipment while maintaining safe warehouse operations, accurate inventory accountability, and timely support for organizational operations and research activities.
Job Description
There is no specific length or level of experience requirements. The applicant's overall background of experience, education, and training must clearly demonstrate the ability to lead or supervise employees engaged in warehouse receiving, storage, shipping/receiving, or materials handling operations. AND You must have the ability to operate a motor vehicle weighing 26,000 pounds or more as evidenced by a valid, current Commercial driver's license (CDL). NOTE: We cannot accept photographs; therefore, please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your valid, current Commercial driver's license.(CDL). Applicants must meet the screen out elements and achieve an overall score of at least fifty (50%) or higher 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trade and Labor Occupations Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration