Job opening: Materials Handler (Forklift Operator/Motor Vehicle Operator)
Salary: $21 - 25 per hour
Published at: Oct 17 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 in the US Army Sustainment Command, Logistics Readiness Center, located in Fort Jackson, South Carolina.
This position is a term appointment NTE 13 months. Internal Army employees may also apply under Announcement Number MCGK246095162414R to be considered for a time limited assignment.
Duties
Receives and processes incoming shipments.
Operates electric forklifts capable of lifting up to 6000 pounds as high as 14 feet.
Unloads, inspects, and tallies stock assuring quantities and types of items agree with shipping documents.
Selects proper item for issue.
Palletizes and assembles in temporary warehousing/storage area.
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
- 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 requires the incumbent must be able to work flexible tours of duty to include alternating shifts/irregular hours, weekends, night shift or day shifts.
- The duties of this position require the incumbent to obtain and maintain a forklift operator license within three months of employment.
- Employee may be required to use safety equipment such as: safety shoes, gloves, aprons, safety glasses, goggles, hearing protectors, or any other safety equipment that will preclude personal injury.
- This position has a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
- Term employment is subject to a one-year trial period.
- This position may require the incumbent to Travel (TDY) up to 5% of the times.
- Inclement Weather Essential Position: Incumbent is expected to make every attempt to report for duty on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
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.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatement
Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a term appointment will be appointed/converted into a term appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position.
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. I have the ability to perform common Materials Handler (Forklift Operator/Motor Vehicle Operator) duties. I can receive and unload incoming shipments; and perform warehouse duties. I 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: Performs work that requires stooping, standing, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May be required to work at a rapid pace for long periods of time. Frequently lifts and carries supplies and materials that weigh up to 40 pounds; may on occasion lift heavier items.
Working Conditions: Work is performed inside the warehouse and outside. The areas may be cold, drafty, damp or hot. The work may be dirty, dusty, and greasy. There is the possibility of injury from falling of dropped stock and exposure to cuts, scrapes and bruises; falls from ladders; or injury from mechanical conveyor or other equipment.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Contacts
- Address GK-W6YMAA US ARMY SUSTAINMENT COMMAND-406TH AFSB
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Jackson, SC 29207
US
- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
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