The primary purpose of a Meatcutting Worker is to Assist full performance Meatcutters by performing the simpler tasks when processing beef, pork, veal, and lamb into retail and ready-to-eat cuts for sale to patrons in a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) facility.

Duties

Assist journeyman meatcutters by performing the simpler tasks when processing beef, pork, veal, and lamb into retail and ready to eat cuts for sale to patrons. Tray, wrap, weigh, and price cuts using automatic or manual wrapping machines. Ensure correct prices by referencing price lists. Replenish stock in display cases and rotates product to ensure wholesomeness. Use, clean, maintain, and sharpen a variety of hand tools and power equipment. Clean and sanitize work area to maintain required standards of cleanliness and sanitation. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or national. Applicants with a Permanent Resident Card are authorized to live and work in the U.S. but are not eligible for employment in positions requiring U.S. citizenship. If selected, proof of citizenship is required.
• Meet minimum age requirement. See the Additional Information section.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Appointment is subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness outcome, as determined by a completed background investigation. New federal employees will be fingerprinted.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Meet the physical requirements identified in the Qualifications section.

Qualifications

By the announcement closing date, your resume and supporting documents must show that you meet the qualifications. Per the OPM Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, how you gained the skill and/or knowledge or the length of time you have spent in this line of work is not as important as what you can do and that you have the required ability or potential to successfully perform the duties of this position. Your resume should show your specific knowledge, skill, and abilities for this position in relation to each of the elements being measured. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section of this announcement for the job elements and the Required Documents section for information regarding resume requirements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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. Physical requirements: Work requires continuous walking and standing, frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling pieces and bulk boxes of meat weighing 50 to 100 pounds. Work environment: Work areas will range in temperature from minus 10 degrees to 50-degree Fahrenheit Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Covered Obligated Position: No Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: Work in areas where the temperature ranges from minus 10 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold weather clothing, protective equipment, and special clothes are provided. Subject to cuts and injuries from knives and power equipment. Danger of falling on wet, slippery floors Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: No Telework eligible: No Remote work eligible: No Examples of experience include: Working in the retail meat department traying, wrapping, and weighing meat for sale to patrons. Cutting, trimming, and boning meat. Using hand tools and operating powered meat cutting equipment.

Education

You may not use education to qualify for this position.

Contacts

• Address Defense Commissary Agency West 1300 E Avenue Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801-1800 US
• Name: DeCA DE West Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-3917
• Email: [email protected]