About the Position: This position serves as a Missile Materials Handler (Forklift Operator) producing and renovating quality conventional missile ammunition and ammunition-related components, performing engineering and product assurance in support of production by receiving, storing, shipping, demilitarizing and disposing of conventional and missile ammunition and related items. This is a Bargaining Unit position AR3135.

Duties

Receive, issue, ship, store and re-warehouse a wide variety of ammunition, explosives, guided missiles, propellants, and rockets. Receive, unload and process incoming shipments while verifying all items received against receiving documents. Inspect warehouse and contents for conditions contributing to deterioration of ammunition. Operate electric or gasoline powered forklifts capable of lifting loads weighing up to 12,000 pounds. Store items for maximum convenience of handling, ease of movement and compatibility, protection from damage, deterioration and pilferage.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position is covered by Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs and subjected to a pre-employment screening and random testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment and bans individuals from possession or access to firearms or ammunition.
• Performs duties that involve the control, accountability and shipment of arms, ammunition and explosives (AA and E). Incumbent must maintain AA and E Security Certification/Screening IAW AR 190-11.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid Stateside driver's license.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Missile Materials Handler (Forklift Operator) without more than normal supervision. Must have the ability to perform common applying warehouse methods, procedures and techniques to receive, store, issue, ship and re-warehouse hazardous materials. I can operate materials handling equipment moving materials in a warehouse type environment over level terrain and not in a congested area. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentAmmunition and ExplosivesAmmunition and Explosives TransportationDexterity and Safety Physical Effort- Work is performed on hard surfaces that requires standing, bending, stooping and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing in excess of 45 lbs. Physical effort is utilized in moving hands, feet and legs to operate and turn vehicles with trailer attachments. All lifts over 50 pounds will be assisted with a two person lift or using a mechanical handling equipment lifting device. The two person lift limit is 100 pounds and will only be used for single event, non-routine lifts. Working Conditions- Work is performed inside and out, in unheated igloos or magazines in all weather conditions, and is performed regardless of weather conditions. Occasionally works in dirt, and frequently works on cement floors and damp and drafty areas.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BT-APF-W390AA MCALESTER ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT DO NOT MAIL McAlester, OK 74501 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]