Job summary

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Major duties

Performs a full range of warehouse functions in either a major segment of a large warehouse or as the principal materials handler in a small warehouse. Receives, stores, and assembles for issue, shipment and distribution, a variety of bin and bulk supplies, materials, equipment, and commodities. Receives, unloads and processes incoming shipments. Checks accompanying documentation against container or packing labels. Follows established procedures in reporting over, short, or damaged items. Assembles items for shipment in the loading area according to information provided on the shipping requests and checks the condition of shipping containers prior to loading. Ensures shipments are properly loaded onto the right conveyances. Determines sequences for loading materials and organizes incoming shipments for maximum space utilization, safety considerations, and damage protection. Lays out storage space, establishes item locations and determines organization and arrangement of stock. Counts types and quantities of items during inventories, and maintains tally listings during the count Recounts or searches other storage locations to assist in determining the basis for over, short, or misplaced items. Operates one or more types of material handling equipment such as standard type forklift with a lifting capacity of up to 15,000 pounds, warehouse tractor, stock selector, or general-purpose vehicle. May pack and/ or repack a variety of items utilizing a wide variety of standard packing materials, methods and techniques. Must be able to obtain and maintain required hazardous materials handling certifications.

Qualification

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. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Effort The work requires standing on hard surfaces for extended periods of time, bending, stooping, reaching twisting, and working in tiring or uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries items weighting up to 40 pounds. May lift greater weights with assistance from others or by using material handling equipment (MHE). Working Conditions Work is performed within a warehousing area or outside in all kinds of weather. Work areas may be hot, damp, cold, drafty, poorly lighted, and other adverse working conditions. Frequently exposed to cuts, scrapes, bruises, muscle strain, noise, abrasions, falls from ladders, failing material, or injury from equipment. Exposure from radiation, toxins, chemical fumes, noxious fumes, and skin irritants. Must wear and use safety clothing and equipment for protection from hazards. Wears protective clothing such as steel toed shoes, respirators, earplugs, safety glasses and earplugs, rubber gloves, masks, and aprons. Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19. If an employee brings a child to an overseas location and that child is entitled to attend a DoD school on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, the DoDEA and the Military Department responsible for providing related services will ensure that the child, if eligible for special education, receives a free appropriate public education, including related services pursuant to DoDI 1342.12 and DoDM 1342.12. If an employee brings an infant or toddler (up to 3 years of age) to an overseas location, and that infant or toddler is entitled to attend the DoDEA on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, then the Military Department responsible for early intervention services (EIS) will provide the infant or toddler with the required EIS in accordance with the eligibility criteria consistent with DoDI 1342.12 and DoDM 1342.12. Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.

Evaluations

The assessments for this job will measure the following Job Elements/Competencies: Ability to do the work of a Materials Handler without more than normal supervision Technical Practices Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) Knowledge of Materials Ability to Perform Work with Dexterity and Safety Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation may be completed and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the job elements/competencies required for this position. If your resume and/or supporting documentation is reviewed and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.