Materials Expediter (Fork LiftMotor Vehicle Operator)

- Receives routes and moves parts assemblies components and other materials into and out of industrial shops.
- Drives one or more types of heavy vehicles such as pick--up trucks platform trucks van trucks stake trucks) 6K and 10K forklift.
- Performs operator maintennnce1 such as checking fluid levels and air pressure m tires cleaning and washing of vehicles and performing inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operation.
- Operates electric LPG or diesel-powered forklift trucks capable of lifting loads weighing less than 10000 pounds as high as 168 inches.
- Drives one or more types of trucks such as pickup panel and flatbed trucks which typically have a gross vehicle weight of 10000 pounds or less on public roads
- Utilities safety practice and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Shift work and/or overtime may be required
• As required may train and/or guide lower grade or lesser-experienced employees
• An appropriate valid drivers license required for the position
• Position requires the ability to discern colors contrast and depth.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings weekends and/or holidays
• May operate a forklift on a non-recurring or incidental basis.
• Position of or ability to obtain a SECRET clearance is required for the position
• Position requires the ability to obtain a flightline driver certification and restricted area badge
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force national security and public safety.

Qualifications

In order to qualify you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-6900 Warehousing and Stock Handling Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions 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 of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is ability to do the work of a MATERIALS EXPEDITER (FORKLIFT/MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR) without more than normal supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of technical practices to be able to route move assemble receive select and obtain items
2. Knowledge of traffic and safety regulations practices and procedures pertaining to motor vehicle operational; and passenger safety rules including those regarding the use of seatbelts
3. Skill in handling forklift controls for starting stopping backing lifting lowering tilting and driving forklift trucks through narrow aisles up and down ramps and in and out of trucks; manipulating motor vehicle controls for starting stopping backing and driving vehicles in all types of traffic and road conditions; and judging overhead and side clearances turning radius and braking distances.
4. Ability to carry out work practices such as verifying and correcting routing and ordering documents and keeping things neat clean and ln order.
5. Ability to read and interpret instructions operator manuals and production control and supply documents; and route obtain and expedite parts end items supplies and materials.
6. Ab1lity to meet pickup and delivery deadlines and schedules
7. Ability to judge road/traffic conditions and read maps to determine the shortest and safest route

Physical Effort:
Employee regularly handles we1ghts of up to 40 pounds unassisted. Employee occasionally handles weights up to 60 pounds. Material handling devices and assistance of other workers are available for handling especially heavy items. Heavy exertions frequent. Frequent kneeling crouching stooping and walking are required. Work requires light to moderate physical effort in reaching bending turning or moving bands and feet. and legs to operate hand and foot controls while driving raising lowering and tilting forklift trucks. Subject to possible strain caused by vibration of forklift trucks. Occasionally may be required to make limited emergency repairs on vehicles such as changing a flat tire.

Working Conditions:
Regularly exposed to possible injuries associated with handling equipment. Work is usually performed indoors in well lighted and well-ventilated shop areas. Forklift operation work is normally inside in areas that are sometimes damp and drafty. Drives motor vehicles mall types of traf5c and weather conditions. May be exposed to outdoor conditions for short time periods. Regularly exposed to shop noises dirt fumes and vibrations.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.