Job opening: Munitions Handler (Motor Vehicle Operator/Forklift Operator)
Salary: $22 - 25 per hour
Published at: Oct 04 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Position: Works in the Ammunition Supply Point exercising independent responsibility for receipt, storage, and issue of basic load and training ammunition items which require "sensitive item control", including, but not limited to lot number/serial number accountability, physical security, and safety requirements.
Duties
Receives, stores, loads, issues, and records a variety of ammunition.
Prepares loading and unloading planographs and storage locations.
Selects and assembles ammunition and explosives for issue verifying all data (Federal Stock Number (FSN), or DODIC, lot number and quantity) on hand at all times.
Maintains and oversees the maintenance of magazine data cards reflecting issuances, receipts, and balance on hand.
Operates electric, gasoline, or diesel-powered forklift trucks capable of lifting loads weighing 10,000 pounds or more that are higher than 168 inches.
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Must submit to and pass random drug tests.
- Must be able to obtain within 6 months of appointment and maintain appropriate Hazardous Materials and Commercial Drivers License certifications - Class A or B.
- Pre-appointment physical required and an annual physical annually thereafter.
- Must meet requirements of the provisions of the Lautenburg Amendment of the Gun Control Act of 1968 as it pertains to the working with ammunition and explosives.
- Obtain and Maintain a Valid forklift operator License.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
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 a Munitions Handler without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Munition Handler (MVO/FLO) duties. I can repack loose ammunition and explosives into proper packing for storage of ammunition returned from training ranges to comply with safety regulations. Experience receiving, storing, loading, and recording a variety of ammunitions. Operate electric, gasoline, or diesel-powered forklift trucks capable of lifting loads weighing 10,000 pounds or more that are higher than 168 inches. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - 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)Dexterity and SafetyKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Knowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Use of Measuring Instruments
Physical Effort: Performs work on hard surfaces and in work areas that requires incumbent to stand, stoop, bend and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Incumbent may be required to work at a rapid pace for long periods at a time. Incumbent frequently lifts and carries supplies, materials, and equipment that weigh up to 70 pounds. With assistance, lifts items weighing over 70 pounds. Exerts light physical effort in operating hand and foot controls on forklift equipment.
Working Conditions: Work is performed in all climatic conditions with and in varying temperatures that may exceed 95 degrees or drop to 35 degrees while unloading various types of vehicles, and working within buildings that are not heated or cooled. Hazards include danger of accidental explosions, burns, contusions and lacerations from falling objects, metal banding, and rough surface wooden boxes and danger of mashing fingers and hands while stacking ammunition. Incumbent is required to load, unload, store and haul explosive and incendiary ordnance material other than small arms ammunition. This hazard is compensated by Environmental Differential Pay In Accordance With (IAW) Federal Personnel Manua (FPM) Suppl 532-1, Appendix J, Part II, para 3 and has not been considered in establishing the grade level of this job.
Education
Some Federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone - no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Contacts
- Address DU-APF-W6YMAA LOG READINESS CTR, FT JACKSON
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Jackson, SC 29207
US
- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
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