Warehouseman / MHE Operator (Southwest Asia)

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Logistics

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Logistics Management, People Management, Supply Chain, Warehousing Operations

Certifications:

None

Experience:

6 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Meaningful work and personal impact:

As a Warehouseman/MHE Operator, you provide essential support to warehousing and distribution operations by safely operating forklifts and other MHE to load, unload, transport, and stage equipment. Your work ensures safe throughput of supplies, equipment accountability, and uninterrupted support to sustainment and logistics missions across the operational environment.

How you will make an impact:

• Operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE) safely and in accordance with certification requirements and regulations.
• Assist Stock Clerks with selecting, issuing, receiving, and turning in equipment.
• Receive incoming cargo and verify documentation including manifests and turn-in forms.
• Perform unloading and loading of equipment from incoming shipments.
• Transport and stock equipment according to warehouse layout and assigned locations.
• Conduct daily PMCS of forklifts and government furnished equipment (GFE).
• Provide customer service support to units and personnel.
• Operate MHE and government-owned vehicles to move equipment and materials.
• Perform equipment staging, organization, and accountability operations.
• Support documentation, labeling, and preparation of cargo for movement.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DoD, Army, and Host Nation safety requirements.
• Participate in safe handling and storage of HAZMAT as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, requiring lifting up to 70 lbs, stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, and prolonged sitting. Workers may be exposed to cuts, scrapes, bruises, and other hazards associated with material handling. Protective Clothing and Equipment (PCE) is required in accordance with OSHA standards.

Physical Activities:

Work requires physical endurance, including lifting, bending, climbing, extended standing/sitting, and safely operating MHE in dynamic warehouse or yard environments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma and 6 yrs experience.  One-year related experience may substitute for one year of military experience. Must possess knowledge of forklift operation and safety procedures. Must be proficient in speaking and reading English.
• Minimum six months of military or civilian experience as a forklift or MHE operator. Experience in warehouse, port, or logistics environments preferred.

• Ability to safely operate 4K–10K forklifts, diesel and automatic transmission equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance, load handling, and safety compliance.
• Understanding of warehouse operations, cargo flow, and material storage procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions, maintain accountability, and support inventory accuracy.
• Team communication, coordination, and situational awareness.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Valid US and Host Nation driver’s license.
• Active U.S. SECRET clearance.
• Valid U.S. passport (minimum 2 years validity, 4 blank pages).
• Ability to pass CRC requirements and work a 48-hour workweek.
• Willingness to deploy to Iraq, Kuwait, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, or other assigned areas.

Certifications:

• Forklift/MHE operator license or ability to obtain.
• HAZMAT/HAZCOM certification as required.
• All required OSHA, AT, OPSEC, and safety training.

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The likely salary range for this position is $63,312 - $85,658. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

IRQ Erbil - TF Strike (APC080)

Additional Work Locations:

International

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

 

 

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As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

 

 

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