Job opening: Materials Handler (Forklift Operator/Motor Vehicle Operator)
Salary: $21 - 25 per hour
Published at: Feb 07 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Position: This position is located in the logistics division at General Leonard Wood Community Hospital.
Duties
Receive incoming shipments from a variety of sources.
Perform daily and weekly exchange of medical supply carts and inventories all carts, permanent and mobile, entering data into automated system.
Perform quality control techniques and procedures during inventory of MDS carts which are sent to MDS for receipt of supplies, insuring outdated and/or damaged material is appropriately suspended and segregated in pre-designated area.
Operate a forklift, stock picker and pallet jack, as well as 1/4 through 5 ton trucks.
Assemble items or group material according to receipt documentation and as necessary into subgroups based on property class, condition and type of transaction.
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This position may require a rotating schedule for 24 hours on call status.
- This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is, therefore, subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccination.
- The incumbent will be required to have a Hep B immunization series as well as an immunization screening.
- This position requires a Criminal Background Check .
- This position requires drug testing.
- The position requires a physical examination and medical clearance
- This position requires the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle and a valid state driver's license is required.
- This position requires the incumbent to pass and maintain a forklift-certification and driving test within 180 days of being hired.
- This position requires the incumbent to wear a uniform and safety apparel in accordance with established policies and procedures such as, safety gear, safety shoes and glasses prescribed by OSHA.
- This position requires the employee to effectively communicate orally and in writing in English and in a grammatically correct manner.
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. The ability to perform common Materials Handler Forklift Operator/Motor Vehicle Operator) duties receiving, storing, and issuing of medical and non-medical supplies, daily and weekly exchanging of medical supply carts and inventorying of all carts, receiving incoming shipments from a variety of sources, storing of materials within assigned storage areas according to established policies and procedures, operating a motor vehicle weighing up to and including 7000 pounds gross vehicle weight and operating a forklift capable of lifting 2000 to 6000 pounds - 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: Required to stand on hard surfaces for extended period of time. Must be able to bend, stoop, and work in tiring and sometimes uncomfortable positions. Lifts and carries items that weigh up to 45 pounds and/or maneuvers, pushes, or slides items for proper positioning. Heavier items are moved with weight handling equipment, or with assistance from other workers.
Working Conditions: Work is done inside or outside in areas that may be hot, damp, cold, drafty, or poorly lighted. Regularly exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, abrasions, falls and injury from falling stock or mechanized work areas. Employee is required to wear safety clothing and equipment appropriate for the job and work area where assigned or as directed by the supervisor. Work may require wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as steel toed shoes, rubber gloves, masks, rubber aprons. Type of protection will be determined by the work environment. Clothing and equipment include, but are not limited to the following: eye, respiratory and foot protection, protective clothing (gloves, apron, coveralls, scrubs, etc.) Other types may be required as deemed necessary by authorized management officials. Employee will be required to wear approved hearing protective devices and an audio metric test will be conducted, as necessary, when working near or around noise hazardous areas, machinery or equipment. Identification badges are required to ensure that staff is authorized access to assigned areas. Identifies and reports safety, environmental, and facility issues to their supervisor for processing. In addition, may also be exposed to dust, dirt, grease and solvents, and to high noise levels in mechanized work areas. When working with hazardous materials, may be subject to exposure from radiation, toxins or chemical fumes. Also at risk for the possibility of exposure due to infectious diseases from patient areas.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address JT-DHA-DD83CM DHA STAND-ALONE MKT-LEONARD WOOD ACH
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Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
US
- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
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