Meatcutting Worker; Assist full performance meatcutters by performing the simpler tasks when processing beef, pork, veal, and lamb into retail and ready-to-eat cuts for sale to patrons.. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

Duties

Position responsibilities include: Assist journeyman meat cutter by performing the simpler tasks when processing beef, pork, veal, and lamb into retail ready to eat cuts for sale to patrons. Tray, wrap, weigh, and price cuts using automatic manual wrapping machines. Ensure correct prices by referencing price lists. Replenish stock in display cases and rotates product to ensure wholesomeness. Uses, clean, maintain, and sharpen a variety of hand tools and power equipment. Clean and sanitize work area to maintain required standards of cleanliness and sanitation. Physical requirements: Walks and stands continuously while working. Frequently lifts, pushes, and pulls pieces and bulk boxes of meat weighing 50 to 100 pounds. Hand trucks and dollies are available and used to move heavy items. Work environment: Works in an area where the temperature does not exceed 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Majority of work is performed in areas which are well lighted and ventilated. Occasionally exposed to temperatures as low as minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit when transferring items to and from freezer rooms. Cold weather clothing, protective equipment, and special clothes (metal mesh apron, gloves, safety shoes, etc.) are provided. Subject to cuts and injuries from knives and power equipment and danger of falling on wet, slippery floors. Subject to injury from lifting heavy objects. May occasionally work outdoors in receiving meat products. Overtime: Occasionally Fair Labor Standards Act: Nonexempt Covered by Bargaining Unit: Yes Obligated: No Positions will be filled under the DoD DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Facilities and the Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) and are subject to the restrictions of the DoD referral system for displaced employees.

Requirements

• ? Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national. If selected, proof of citizenship is required.
• ? Must meet the minimum age requirement. See the Additional Information section.
• ? Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service or exempt from registration.
• ? Must meet the stated physical requirements.
• ? A background investigation is required for all new hires. Appointment is subject to favorable adjudication and/or fingerprint check.
• ? Appointment is subject to successful E-Verify check. Federal law requires identity and employment authorization verification of all new hires in the U.S. Learn more at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• ? Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required by the position.
• ? May be subject to a probationary period.
• ? Direct deposit of pay is required.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet qualifications and requirements by the announcement closing date. Per the OPM Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, how you gained the skill and/or knowledge or the length of time you have spent in this line of work is not as important as what you can do and that you have the required ability or potential to successfully perform the duties of this position. This job has one critical element, called the screen-out element (SOE). The SOE addresses the critical knowledge, skill, and abilities essential to satisfactory job performance. Applicants who clearly fail to meet the lowest acceptable requirement in the SOE are rated ineligible and receive no further consideration. For qualifications determinations, be sure your resume addresses clearly how your specific knowledge, skill, and abilities relate to the elements listed below and the position responsibilities presented under Duties. We will not make assumptions. Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. Work Practices Technical Practice Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) Ability to use and maintian hand tools, power tools Dexerity and Saftey Knowledge of materials. Examples of qualifying experience include: Working in the retail meat department traying, wrapping and weighing meat for sale to patrons. Cutting, trimming and boning meat. Using hand tools and operating powered meat cutting equipment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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.

Education

Education may not be used to qualify for this position.

Contacts

• Address Defense Commissary Agency East 1300 E Avenue Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 22380 US
• Name: DeCA DE East Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-3911
• Email: [email protected]