Job opening: MATERIALS HANDLER (FORK LIFT OPERATOR)
Salary: $41 699 - 48 586 per year
Published at: Sep 19 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to To independently perform a wide range of warehousing activities, including receiving, storing, selecting, and shipping general or specialized bulk and bin materials and equipment.
Duties
- Performs a broad range of standard receiving assignments. Verifies shipments by checking shipping documents.Matches specific item identification by name, stock number, letter, code, quantity, or unit of issue on containers.Unloads incoming shipments, scans bar codes, or keys receipt information into automated record system. Group sitems together based on receiving voucher information or segregates items according to such factors as condition and type of transaction. Builds pallet loads to facilitate storage. Reports tampered or broken seals on containers or damaged or deteriorating incoming shipments to supervisor. Transports materials from receiving areas to storage.
- Performs a broad range of standard storage assignments. Stores, stacks, palletizes, and/or rotates items considering their use, size, shape, quantity, and special handling requirements. Applies material handling techniques in storing items providing for easy retrieval, convenience in handling, protection from damage, and ease of movement. Matches, checks, and compares data on storage instruments with materials to be stored against materials already in storage locations. Consolidates and arranges items in accordance with the warehouse plan keeping aisles and other traffic areas clear of obstructions. Uses automated material identification equipment to move, stack, bin, and select storage locations of items being shipped or received or to inquire on status of items.
- Performs tasks involved in issuing/shipping items. Selects and assembles items based on priority, type of material, mode of transportation, destination, and type of transaction. Segregates and moves materials to holding area or dock and verifies item identification on request forms. Obtains required signatures on appropriate paperwork before shipping/issuing items.
Assists in accomplishing inventories by counting items and properly completing tally listings and other inventory documents. Inventories items which may include the use of formal, informal, item-by-item, or group inventory methods and using manual or automated inventory systems.
Operates fork lift trucks and automated material handling and identification equipment to include mobile stock selectors and electromechanical automated equipment such as high rise automated storage and retrieval vehicles to move, stack and unstack, load and unload, bin, and position material. Maneuvers fork lift in confined places over wood, concrete, or similar type floors.
Performs material handling duties, including the use of tools and other equipment, in a safe manner, utilizing safety practices and procedures, and complying with established safety rules and regulations. Safeguards material, items, and equipment, remaining alert and challenging unauthorized personnel. Performs clean-up duties such as cleaning and dusting bins, cutting off box tops, sweeping, straightening, and lining up property in the assigned area. Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing.
Maintains records and documents actions. Uses computer terminals, optical readers, bar code wands, scanners, etc. to input nomenclature and description of changes. Enters or retrieves data via a computer terminal into or from an automated warehouse record system. Processes material received without documentation by obtaining and inputting required information into automated system.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
- "DoD civilian employees may be eligible for market rate rental homes through Balfour Beatty Communities 208-832-9900."
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Emergency overtime may be required.
- The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.
- The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: Works on hard surfaces and in work areas that require standing, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the 6907 - Materials Handler family. 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 quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of the assigned position without more than normal supervision
JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of accepted warehousing methods, procedures, and material handling techniques; and of warehousing functions such as material receiving, storage, issuing, and preservation.
2. Knowledge of warehouse configurations, storage requirements for particular commodities, and storage documentation requirements; and of inventory procedures.
3. Knowledge of regulations, procedures, and policies related to records maintenance and documentation; and of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
4. Skill in the use of automated material processing equipment and systems to include fork lifts.
5. Ability to prepare inventory and production reports; and to screen shipping and receiving documents for discrepancies.
6. Ability to interpret and apply instructions pertaining to material handling; and to maintain tools, equipment, and work area in a neat, clean, and orderly manner.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that 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
Works on hard surfaces and in work areas that require standing, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May lift and carry weights up to 40 pounds. May handle heavier items with weight lifting equipment or with assistance from other workers.
Working Conditions
Work is done inside and outside in areas that may be hot, damp, cold, drafty, or poorly lighted. Employee is regularly exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, falls from ladders, falling material, or injury from equipment. May be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, solvents, and high noise areas while working in a mechanized work area, or radiation, toxins, explosives hazards, or chemical fumes while working in a hazardous materials area. May be required to wear protective clothing such as hard hats, steel toed shoes, rubber gloves, masks, and rubber aprons.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address Mountain Home AFB
366 Gunfighter Avenue
Ste 190
Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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