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Materials Handler-MVO-Leader
Federal Emergency Management AgencyAiea, HI · full time · Lead / Staff / Principal
$37 – $43 / hour
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This is a warehouse leadership role with FEMA's logistics division, managing staff in receiving, storing, and distributing emergency supplies while operating forklifts and trucks. The position suits someone with materials handling experience who is ready to lead a team and deploy to disaster sites on short notice, potentially for weeks or months.
Our summary, not Federal Emergency Management Agency’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Ability to lead and supervise materials handling staff
- Operating sit-down or stand-up forklifts on a regular basis
- Operating trucks up to 32,000 lbs. (tractor-trailer) on a limited basis
- Obtaining and maintaining a Commercial Driver's License
- Lifting up to 50 lbs. on a recurring basis
- Willingness to work overtime and irregular hours for emergency operations
- Ability to travel to emergency sites with little advance notice, potentially for weeks to months
- Experience with receiving, storing, inventorying, and shipping equipment and supplies