Job opening: Materials Handler
Salary: $21 - 25 per hour
Published at: Sep 18 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Position: This position is located in the Logistics department at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, in San Antonio Texas.
A recruitment incentive may be authorized.
Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
Duties
Manage and support all methods of ergonomic furniture movement, general repairs and the use of materials and the tools needed to accomplish projected maintenance tasks.
Participate in warehouse operations and projects as either a truck driver or Forklift Operator as required.
Support all furniture set up, re-configuration, and area changes.
Assemble, disassemble and modify Modular Furniture in a modern work place.
Conduct weekly inventory of stock and submit replenishment requests to supervisor for review and reorder.
Store and stack materials in accordance with established warehousing plan; considering size, shape and quantity.
Use proper lifting, loading and strapping down attachments, along with dock loading and unloading equipment.
Operate heavy duty delivery trucks, both open flat bed and enclosed compartment up to Ten (10) Tons.
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
- Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
- A pre-placement medical examination is required and annually thereafter.
- Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
- Must possess and maintain a valid stateside driver's license.
- This position may require the incumbent to work during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or varying work schedules.
- Moderate to heavy lifting up to 75 pounds is required.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
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.
Candidates who are certified in Forklift operation and certified in Modular Furniture installation/repair are highly desired.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Materials Handler without more than normal supervision. The ability to perform common Materials Handler duties. Properly install, service, repair, and configure modern modular office furniture, (Herman Miller or similar brand). Operate heavy duty delivery trucks, and operate forklifts to load and unload equipment. Skilled in warehousing procedures. Work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - 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: Requires standing, walking, stooping, climbing, and lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds and occasionally in excess of 75 pounds.
Working Conditions: Work is done primarily inside of general office and patient care areas and in a warehouse atmosphere for all stockpiled essentials; however some external delivery via a truck or forklift is occasionally required to support the ongoing mission. Work areas inside are normally well lit and at normal room temperature for furniture support. Exposed to normal warehouse noise and possible falls, cuts, scrapes, and bruises. The above working conditions have been considered in the evaluation of the job and do not meet the criteria for compensation by environmental differential pay.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address JT-DHA-DD83DB DHA SAN ANTONIO MKT-BROOKE AMC
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
US
- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
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