Job opening: Materials Handler (Forklift Operator/Motor Vehicle Operator)
Salary: $24 - 28 per hour
Published at: Sep 30 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 at 406TH ARMY FIELD SUPPORT BRIGADE LOG READINESS CTR, FT WALKER SUPPLY & SERVICES DIVISION.
Duties
Performs a full range of warehousing duties that includes receiving, unloads, and processing incoming shipments manually.
Assembles items into groups based on condition code, type of disposition, and or type of transaction.
Prepare items for shipment by comparing identifying information on documents with box markings and assemble items for shipment manually.
Operates and performs operator maintenance on one or more motor vehicles including platform trucks, van trucks, stake trucks, passenger shuttle vans, and cargo vans.
Operates a forklift in order to move, load, unload, transfer, transport, and stack and unstack palletized goods, boxes, crates, materials and supplies from one location to another.
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- 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 has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
- This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
- This position has a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
- This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and a bi-annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
- This position requires the employee to possess and/or obtain the following licenses or certifications: Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.
- This position requires the employee either possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Forklift Certification within 6 months of employment.
- This position requires the employee may be required to continue to perform essential functions during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme
weather situations, or other emergency situations.
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.
Current 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.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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 an Materials Handler (Forklift Operator/Motor Vehicle Operator) without more than normal supervision.1) Receiving, unloads, and processing incoming shipments manually, issuing, loading, proper storage and performing inventories. and 2) Operates a forklift to move, load, unload, transfer, transport, and stack and unstack palletized goods, boxes, crates, materials, and supplies from one location to another. - 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 SupervisionAttention to DetailCustomer ServiceKnowledge of MaterialsReading Comprehension
Physical Effort - Lifts and handles items up to about 40 pounds and occasionally heavier items. Performs work that requires frequent climbing, kneeling, bending, sitting, climbing ladders, and standing for long periods of time. The employee uses hand-trucks and other types of material handling equipment to move, load, and unload large drums and various size containers from trucks and storage areas.
Working Conditions - Work is performed in a ventilated warehouse and on receiving and shipping docks. These areas may be cold, drafty, or hot, and the employee may also work outside and possibly be exposed to all kinds of weather conditions. There is a chance of cuts, bruises, strains, or other injuries while handling material or driving a forklift. May be required to use appropriate safety equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, boots, etc.
Contacts
- Address GK-W6WXAA US ARMY SUSTAINMENT COMMAND-406TH AFSB
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Walker, VA 22427
US
- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
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