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Duties

Performs a full range of warehouse functions in either a major segment of a large warehouse or as the principal materials handler in a small warehouse. Receives, stores, and assembles for issue, shipment and distribution, a variety of bin and bulk supplies, materials, equipment, and commodities. Receives, unloads and processes incoming shipments. Checks accompanying documentation against container or packing labels. Follows established procedures in reporting over, short, or damaged items. Assembles items for shipment in the loading area according to information provided on the shipping requests and checks the condition of shipping containers prior to loading. Ensures shipments are properly loaded onto the right conveyances. Determines sequences for loading materials and organizes incoming shipments for maximum space utilization, safety considerations, and damage protection. Lays out storage space, establishes item locations and determines organization and arrangement of stock. Counts types and quantities of items during inventories, and maintains tally listings during the count. Recounts or searches other storage locations to assist in determining the basis for over, short, or misplaced items. Operates one or more types of material handling equipment such as standard type forklift with a lifting capacity of up to 15,000 pounds, warehouse tractor, stock selector, or general-purpose vehicle. May pack and/or repack a variety of items utilizing a wide variety of standard packing materials, methods and techniques.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
• Pre-Employment Physical: Required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain licenses and/or certifications required by the installation, federal, state, and local laws.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license/certification to operate government vehicles.
• This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Distribution Susquehanna.

Qualifications

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition. The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is: I perform the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision such as: receives and verifies materials; loads and unloads materials, and reviews receipt documentation for items received. 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). 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 Effort Work requires standing on hard surfaces maintaining balance for extended periods of time. Requires bending, stooping, reaching and twisting in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds, may lift greater weights with assistance. Working Conditions Work is performed within a warehousing environment. Work may be performed inside or outside in areas that are hot, cold or damp. May be exposed to dusty, dirty or greasy conditions. Individual is regularly exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, abrasions and broken bones from falls or falling items. Duties may require the wearing of safety clothing or protective devices.

Contacts

• Address DLA Distribution Susquehanna 2001 Mission Drive Suite 1 New Cumberland, PA 17070 US
• Name: Halle Marion
• Phone: 717-770-3149
• Email: [email protected]