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Job opening: Mobile Equipment Operator (Material Handler/Forklift Operator)

Salary: $22 - 26 per hour
Published at: May 20 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 U.S. Army Sustainment Command, 407th Army Field Support Brigade, Logistics Readiness Center, Supply and Services Division, Property Control Branch, in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

Duties

Receives, stores, and issues a wide variety of commercial, tactical, and engineer equipment. Receives incoming equipment and moves or transports to appropriate storage location. Receives requests and processes items for issue while assuring accuracy and completeness of information on issue or shipping document. Prepares shipping documents to include weight, cubic feet, and dimensions of equipment. Signs for receipt of property and moves or transports to appropriate storage location. Operates forklift to load or unload, transport, and stack or un-stack palletized goods from one location to another.

Requirements

  • Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  • The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter.
  • The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
  • This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
  • This act bans individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence and certain others from possession or access to firearms or ammunition.
  • This position has a requirement to frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 70 pounds and to occasionally handle items weighing over 70 pounds in the regular performance of duties.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
  • This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a forklift operator certificate within 6 months of entry into the position.
  • Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

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)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority 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 EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 Mobile Equipment Operator (Material Handler/Forklift Operator) without more than normal supervision to include 1) Receiving, storing, moving, and issuing a variety of commercial, tactical and/or engineer equipment and/or supplies; and 2) Operating a forklift for movement of material. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two point on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. Ability To Do The Work Of The position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) and Ability to Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)Operation of Motor VehiclesReliability and Dependability as a Mobile Equipment OperatorWork Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Physical Effort: The operating of commercial, tactical and engineer equipment requires moderate effort when pushing, pulling and depressing the levers, clutches and brakes. The warehousing and maintenance duties require the incumbent to walk and stand on hard surfaces, stoop, bend and work in tiring or uncomfortable positions. The incumbent is frequently required to lift and carry items weighing up to 70 pounds and to occasionally handle items over 70 pounds. Working Conditions: The operator works outside in all types of weather and is exposed to cold, heat, noise and fumes. The incumbent is exposed to possible injury caused by swinging loads held by a crane and moving equipment.

Education

This job does not have an education requirement.

Contacts

  • Address GK-W6YTAA US ARMY SUSTAINMENT COMMAND-407TH AFSB DO NOT MAIL Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 US
  • Name: Army Applicant Help Desk

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