This position is located at a Central Distribution Center (CDC). The purpose of this position is to operate vehicles and materials handling equipment in the performance of duties in a CDC.

Duties

Maintaining adequate stock of resale items. Operating electric, diesel or gasoline powered forklifts and refrigerated truck Performs driver maintenance checks and services vehicle with gas, oil and air Ensuring the proper care and handling of resale grocery items Plan itinerary to assure best utilization of time and safest route Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or national. Applicants with a Permanent Resident Card are authorized to live and work in the U.S. but are not eligible for employment in positions requiring U.S. citizenship. If selected, proof of citizenship is required.
• Meet minimum age requirement. See the Additional Information section for more information.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Appointment is subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness outcome, as determined by a completed background investigation. New federal employees will be fingerprinted.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
• Have salary paid through direct deposit.
• Meet the physical requirements identified in the Qualifications section.
• Required to have and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's license for the largest vehicle to be operated
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license as a condition of employment. Loss of legal ability to drive on public roads is considered failure to maintain a condition of employment.
• Must be able to qualify for a forklift operator's permit.

Qualifications

You must meet qualifications and requirements by the 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. Your resume should show your specific knowledge, skill, and abilities for this position in relation to each of the elements being measured. Examples of qualifying experience: Identifying stock turnover, shelf space allocation and customer preferences Ensuring adequate stock and operating supplies are maintained Rotating stock stocking containers and participating in inventories Verifying receipts against invoices Providing on the job training You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), 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). Physical requirements: (1) Stand, stoop, kneel, bend and climb for prolonged periods. (2) Lift, push, pull, carry, and handle items weighing up to 50. Frequently pushes or pulls, with the assistance of others, loaded stock carts weighing up to 2000 pounds. You will attest to your ability to perform these physical requirements in the Questionnaire. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate what you can do against what the work requires (job element method). 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. The job elements for this job are: Ability to do the Work of the Position Without More than Normal Supervision Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints Vehicle Safety Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Nonexempt Bargaining Unit Status: Covered Obligated Position: No Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: Most of the work is indoors or inside a vehicle. Conforms to all pertinent safety regulations and traffic laws. Incumbent is exposed to hot or cold weather and damp and drafty conditions while working in the storage area and loading docks. Required working outdoors when loading vehicle and is exposed to occasional unpleasant, dirty, and inclement weather conditions. Subject to injury and possible loss of life in case of a vehicle accident. Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, and bruises, falls from ladders and storage racks, or injury from material handling equipment and stock carts. Incumbent will be provided all necessary safety gear for the position Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: No Telework eligible: No Remote work eligible: No

Education

You may not use education to qualify for this position.

Contacts

• Address Defense Commissary Agency West 1300 E Avenue Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801-1800 US
• Name: DeCA DE West Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-3917
• Email: [email protected]