GPO employees possess a diverse array 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 propane/electric powered high-lift fork trucks having a load capacity up to 4,000 pounds and capable of carrying, lifting, stacking loads of flat paper stock and materials of varying dimensions (i.e. different weights and heights). Operates materials handling equipment of lesser capacity such as labor savers, low lift walkers, tractors, single power conveyer system, to load/unload, unstuck, re-warehouse, and move boxes, crates, and packages. Receives incoming/outgoing shipments. Processes and verifies quantities and condition of materials and equipment. Completes and maintains log of incoming shipments, and conducts final checking of outgoing shipments. Receives and/or stages stock for shipment or issue. Loads, unloads, packs, and delivers shipments. Ensures correctness of quantities, identification and labeling. Completes documents, obtains signatures, and maintains records and prepares reports.

Requirements

• You must be a current Career or Career Conditional GPO employee to apply.
• Selectees must pass a physical examination prior to appointment.
• Working Conditions: Work indoors is usually performed on concrete floors, in areas that are adequately heated, lighted and ventilated. subject to variances in weather conditions.
• Working Conditions: Subject to variances in weather conditions when working from commercial railroad cars or freight trucks at warehouse loading dock.
• Selectee may be required to pass all preemployment requirements prior to appointment.
• Selectee may be required to obtain and Maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• 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,
• 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: Duties require prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, stretching, reaching above the shoulder, and climbing. A moderate amount of hand, wrist, and arm movements is involved.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position, you must meet the following requirements: Applicants must have experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to independently perform the duties typically required of a Materials Handler. These duties require skill in the following: Skill in the movement of materials handling, such as stacking, palletization, and special handling requirements. Skill in calibrating scales, weighing materials, and multiplying quantities to arrive at count. Skill in operating automated equipment such as CRT Terminals, optical readers, scanners, etc. Skill in the safe handling and movement of hazardous material. Applicants must meet the following Screen-Out element, JOB ELEMENT #1 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 questionnaire. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT below is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. The screen-out element for this position is: Ability to do the work of a Printing Plant Worker (Materials Handler) without more than normal supervision. to be considered for this position. . All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement 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]