About the Position: Serves as a Materials Handler (Fork Lift Operator/Motor Vehicle Operator) position located within the US Army Sustainment Command, 404th Army Field Support Brigade, Logistics Readiness Center, Supply and Services Division, Redstone Arsenal, AL.

Duties

Perform the full range of warehousing duties needed to receive, transfer, and ship various types of material classified as munitions. Directs toxic chemical handlers, munitions handlers, and equipment operators required to perform the day-to-day warehousing operation. Direct warehousing crew in boxing, crating, palletizing, loading, and transporting material to appropriate areas inclusive of test sites, test stands, labs, or demolition areas. Handles and transports material which requires the ability to operate motor vehicles to include trucks up to less than 5 ton capacity and forklifts capable of lifting up to 15,000 pounds as high as 210 inches. Utilize safety policies and regulations to store items to include explosive materials.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with Hazardous endorsement within 6 months of employment.
• See "Additional Information" section for more conditions of employment.

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(n) Materials Handler (Forklift Operator/Motor Vehicle Operator)~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Materials Handler (Forklift Operator/Motor Vehicle Operator) duties such receiving, handling, storing, shipping and maintaining inventory of hazardous material. I can Pack a variety of hazardous materials for air, rail, or motor transport ensuring proper arrangement and weight distribution. - 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.Dexterity and SafetyKnowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires standing on hard surfaces for extended periods of time; bending, stooping, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May lift and carry items up to 40 pounds. Heavier items are moved with weight handling equipment or with assistance from others. Light physical effort is required in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, feet and legs to operate hand and foot controls of motor vehicles. Moderate physical effort is exerted in operating, turning, backing and controlling heavier vehicles. Fork lift operating requires moderate physical effort in operating hand and foot controls while driving, turning, starting, and stopping the fork lift truck and raising, lowering, and titling the loads being moved. Strain maybe caused by the vibration of the fork lift truck. WORKING CONDITIONS: Performs assignments indoors in both comfortable and uncomfortable areas, and outdoors in all but most extremely inclement weather. Work areas maybe hot, dusty, drafty, inadequately lighted and ventilated, etc. Is subject to cuts, abrasions, injuries from equipment, or the possibility of serious injury resulting from accidents while driving and/or unloading and unloading materials.Drives in all types of traffic and on public roads, and is exposed to the danger of serious accidents. Incumbent also drives in heavy traffic and at highway speeds.The fork lift operator normally works inside in areas that are sometimes damp and drafty.Occasionally works outside in all kinds of weather. Cuts, bruises, and broken bones may result from shifting loads, toppling stacks, fork lift trucks overturning, falling objects, or accidents with other moving equipment.Works with and in close proximity of unusually hazardous agents and unstable material for 25 to65 percent of the total work cycle. The potential for injury to self is negligible except as hazards relate to high explosives, incendiaries, pyrotechnics, toxic fumes, gasses, etc.Danger to self due to exposure to unusually hazardous agents is compensated by premium pay, and no credit is given this element in establishing the grade level for the job.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BK-APF-W6WQAA LOG READINESS CTR, REDSTONE ARSENAL DO NOT MAIL Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk