Job opening: Materials Handler (Forklift Operator/ Motor Vehicle Operator)
Salary: $30 - 34 per hour
Published at: Apr 17 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: Perform a variety of warehousing tasks such as receiving, storing, and inventorying of supply items and materials.
Duties
Receive freight, checks for completeness, identification, amount and condition.
Operate a forklift which is capable of lifting loads weighing less than 50,000 pounds.
Drive/operate truck tractor and semi-trailer combination units (10-52 ton).
Transport articles and materials both on and off post, load and unload cargo and materials as necessary, ensure vehicle is not loaded beyond the rated capacity.
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Safety boots required.
- Forklift Certification within 60 days of employment required.
- Physical required; up to 40 lbs lifting may be required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License to operate a vehicle to drive to work sites.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)
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 an Materials Handler (Forklift Operator/ Motor Vehicle Operator) without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common tasks to include reading and interpreting instructions; determine when tools and equipment should be sent for test, repair, or calibration; and operate heavy equipment, such as forklifts and trucks with up to 50,000 pounds load capacity with tilt bed. - 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 involves heavy lifting and carrying of objects up to 40 pounds. Physical capabilities such as reaching, walking, standing, kneeling, crawling and climbing are also job requirements. The operation of motor vehicles is necessary by incumbent.
WORKING CONDITIONS Works primarily inside but may be required to work outside when transporting items from one location to another. Works in a warehouse which may be poorly lighted, cold, damp, drafty and may be exposed to dust, dirt, and grease. The possibility of cuts, bruises, strains and falls from ladders or conveyances could occur. May also be exposed to injuries while driving, loading or unloading vehicles. Working closely with other employees to accomplish assignments will be required.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address EV-APF-W6XNAA LOG READINESS CTR, FORT GREELY
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
US
- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
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