Job opening: Materials Handler (Forklift Operator)
Salary: $24 - 28 per hour
Published at: Feb 02 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
About the Position: This position is located with the US Army Material Command, Print and Media Distribution Center, Publishing Directorate, Resupply/Accountable Branch and Receiving/Packaging Branch.
Duties
Perform a wide range of tasks, including receiving, storing, selecting, picking, packing, labeling, sealing, transporting, and distribution of general, specialized, and unclassified materials.
Verify and reconcile receipt document information to physical material and sign for and obtain signatures as required.
Separate material based on material information, condition, quantity, characteristics, type of transaction (pallets, cartons, parcels), and internal processing requirements.
Reconcile, compare, and verify storage location information with storage documentation and instructions.
Verify, count, and reconcile material order information and physical data elements.
Conduct detailed formal and informal location and material inventories for a multitude of locations and a multitude of location types (bulk pallet, multi-carton, and loose).
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This position requires lifting of at least 40 lbs.
- Must obtain and maintain appropriate operator license and/or certification for various Material Handlers Equipment (MHE) used to perform the duties of the position (i.e Forklift Operator license, Driver's 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(n) Materials Handler (Forklift Operator)~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Materials Handler (Forklift Operator) duties. I can operate a forklift; work with computer systems to process warehouse tasks such as receiving, picking, packing, and shipping; receive goods into the warehouse; and process and complete inventory tasks; 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.Knowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
Physical Effort: Work is performed on hard surfaces and in areas that require standing, bending, stooping, and working in uncomfortable positions. Lifts and carries supplies, materials, and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds, and occasionally heavier with the assistance of a coworker.
Working Conditions: Work is performed inside a general warehouse environment, containing a secured work area, and which contains multiple large overhead doors and multiple docks. Work areas are exposed the outside elements and, as such, may be hot, cold, damp, drafty, or poorly lit, and the employee is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, falls, or injury from material handling equipment. Position requires the incumbent to wear protective clothing such as safety shoes, harness, and gloves.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address GT-W0FNAA US AMC PRINT AND MEDIA DISTRIBUTION CTR
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
US
- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
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