GPO employees possess a diverse representation of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you. This position is part of the Security and Intelligent Documents, Government Publishing Office in Washington,

Duties

Operates material handling equipment such as high lift fork truck, labor savers, low lift walkers, to load/unload, stack, warehouse, and remove boxes, crates, packages. Verifies improper warehousing, infestation, deterioration, improper identifications, mixed stocks, pilferage, and similar conditions. Performs driver's maintenance and daily inspections in accordance with established rules and regulations. Reads instructions and determines the number of cartons, bundles, sheets, etc. required, based on information contained in the work jacket/copy. Responsible for the safe operation of a Briquetter machine.

Requirements

• You must be a current Career or Career Conditional GPO employee to apply.
• Selectee is required to pass all preemployment requirements prior to appointment.
• Selectee may be required to obtain and Maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a License for driving high lift forklift trucks, including other materials handling equipment of lesser capacity.
• WORK CONDITIONS- The work is performed in a warehouse environment indoors usually on concrete or composite wood block material floors, in areas that are adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated.
• WORK CONDITIONS: Incumbent may be subject to variances in weather conditions when working from commercial freight trucks at the warehouse loading dock, including other storage areas exposed to elements.
• PHYSICAL EFFORTS_ Performs warehousing work on hard surfaces and in work areas that require incumbent to stand, stoop, bend and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• PHYSICAL EFFORT: Used in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs, while steering and operating hand and foot controls on the material handling equipment.
• PHYSICAL EFFORT: Lifts moderately heavy items that weigh up to 60 lbs. Heavier items are moved with material handling equipment or with assistance from other workers, Lifts moderately heavy items that weight up to 60 lbs.

Qualifications

To qualify for the Print Plant Worker (Materials Handler), KX -6907-6, you must meet the following requirements: Applicants must meet the following Screen-Out element: Screen Out-Element #1: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. to be considered for this position. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the online assessment questionnaire. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration.Typical duties of this position are: 1) skill in working in a production/ warehouse environment performing a wide variety of materials handling activities, including operating a forklift in the loading, unloading and movement of materials into, out of, or within the warehouse. To qualify you must meet the following requirements: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (other than blueprints) Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Knowledge of Materials 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (07/02/2024) to be considered.

Education

Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address US Government Publishing Office 732 North Capitol St. NW Washington, DC 20401 US
• Name: Kathleen Phelan
• Phone: 202-538-0626
• Email: [email protected]