Materials Handler

• Overseeing an assigned segment of the warehouse.
• On own initiative consolidates materials and provides maximum space utilization and protection of materials for assigned segment.
• Operating large material handling equipment (MHE) items including cargo trucks motorized pallet jacks order pickers and forklifts.
• Responsible for incoming and outcoming shipments and placement of materials with the docking area in accordance with priorities scheduling requirements and space allocations.

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e. background investigation verification of qualifications and job requirements completion of onboarding forms submission of required documents etc.)
• Enter job specific requirements-i.e. drug testing PhD licensure filer etc.
• Males born after December 31 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement including time in grade.
• The incumbent is regularly exposed to the possibility of cuts scrapes bruises abrasions falls and injury from falling stock or mechanized work areas.
• Work may require wearing protective clothing such as hardhats steel toed shoes rubber gloves masks and rubber aprons.
• The work is done inside or outside in areas that may be hot damp cold drafty or poorly lighted.
• The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion such as long periods of standing walking bending stooping reaching and similar activities in and around storage areas and the Clinical Center.
• The incumbent may lift and carry items that weigh up to 40 pounds. The heavier items are moved with weight material handling equipment (MHE) or with assistance from other workers.
• The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions such as working around moving warehouse equipment carts or machines.

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook. 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 level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position. The approved job elements for this occupation are listed as follows:

1. Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
2. Work Practices (includes keeping things neat clean and in order).
3. Technical Practices (theoretical precise artistic).
4. Dexterity and Safety.
5. Ability to Interpret Instructions Specification etc. (other than blueprints).
6. Knowledge of Materials.

Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position including experience gained in religious civic welfare service and organizational activities regardless of whether you received pay.

We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may but need not begin before receiving an offer.

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.