Wood Worker
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Job Location:
Bremerton, WA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 33 - 38
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
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- Plans and constructs complex wooden boxes crates skids and bracing structures with non-standard features.
- Develops improvises and modifies complex and critical construction plans patterns jigs and sequences.
- Checks items of a difficult nature to be boxed or crated against shipping documents or invoice to ensure correct identification quantity and condition.
- Use woodworking tools and equipment measures cuts out and manufactures complex shipping container requiring critical fitted blocking bracing cradles yokes collars or other supports necessary to provide appropriate support and protection.
- Packs materials and equipment in standard non-standard boxes or crates using proper wrappings liners cradles chocks yokes collars cushioning or other protective devices.
- Prepares packing lists completes shipping documents and stencils or labels identifying shipping and handling instructions on shipping container.
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
- Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
- Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
- Selective Service Requirement: Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
- Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
- Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
- Pre-Employment Physical: Required
- Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See for more information.
- Term Appointment may be converted to permanent (See Nest Steps section).
- This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Distribution Puget Sound WA.
- This is an obligated position and occupancy is subject to the return of former incumbent. If former incumbent fails to return to the position occupancy may become permanent.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain licenses and/or certifications required by the installation federal state and local laws.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain required hazardous materials handling certifications.
Qualifications
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required you must meet any screen-out element listed and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience not necessarily the length of time and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.
The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is:
- Ability to do the work of a Materials Examiner and Identifier (Forklift Operator) without more than normal supervision (SOE): Packs materials and equipment in standard or non-standard boxes or crates using proper wrappings liners cradles chocks yokes collars cushioning or other protective devices in accordance with proper packing procedures Prepares packing lists completes shipping documents and stencils or labels identifying shipping and handling instructions on shipping container.
Physical Effort:
Often required to stand stoop bend push pull lift reach and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted and lifts and moves heavier items with the assistance of other workers with a weight limit up to 90 pounds and/or using lifting devices such as floor hoists or cranes.
Working Conditions:
Works in shop area of large warehouse which sometimes is uncomfortably warm cold cool damp and drafty. Occasionally works outside in all types of weather conditions. Exposed to hazards such as loud noise from tools and machinery; nose eye and lung irritations from sawdust; possible cuts from sharp blades and tools; skin abrasions and splinters from handling unfinished wood; and possible injuries from flying wooden particles and fasteners. Required to wear ear eye and foot protection at all times while working around the above hazards.
Additional information
For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: for Veterans is available at: As of 23 December 2016 Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.
Drug-Free Workplace Policy
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment reasonable suspicion post-accident and random drug testing.
Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing.
The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana cocaine opiates heroin phencyclidine amphetamines methamphetamines fentanyl norfentanyl methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) and opioids.
ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Key Skills
- Load & Unload
- Shipping & Receiving
- Mac Os
- Forklift
- Freight Experience
- Lift Truck Experience
- Basic Math
- Tanker Experience
- Warehouse Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Driving
- Heavy Lifting
About Company
The Defense Logistics Agency is a combat support agency in the United States Department of Defense, with more than 26,000 civilian and military personnel throughout the world.
