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Duties

Performs a variety of tasks involved in packing and repacking non-hazardous and/or hazardous materials and items. Selects proper container and methods of packing, cushioning and follows specialized packing procedures. Examines any prepackaged items to determine whether any repacking or over-packing is required, consolidates shipments; and applies certification, identification and shipping data. Applies a wide variety of packing methods and techniques including blocking and bracing based on the search and application of regulations covering the packing and transporting of hazardous materials. May pack, preserve, or re-pack material or items where techniques and procedures are standard and/or require little deviation from established methods. May perform receiving, storing, shipment, and distribution of a variety of bin supplies, materials, equipment, and commodities using material handling equipment to include fork lift, stock selectors, etc.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
• 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 licenses and/or certifications required by the installation, federal, state, and local laws.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required hazardous materials handling certifications.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.
• This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Distribution Puget Sound, WA.

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: Ability to do the work of a Packer without more than normal supervision (SOE): Performs the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision, such as applying markings, labels and certifications in accordance with written guidance; selects appropriate materials for packing. 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: Works on hard surfaces and in work areas that require standing, stooping, bending and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries weights up to 70 pounds. May handle heavier items with MHE or with assistance from other workers. Moderate physical effort is used in operating hand and foot controls while driving, turning, starting and stopping MHE and raising, lowering and tilting the loads being moved. The incumbent must be able to work effectively under pressure and stressful conditions due to frequent emergent requirement, interruptions, and dynamic conditions. Working Conditions: Work is accomplished in a variety of weather conditions. Work areas may be hot, cold, damp, drafty, dirty, dusty, noisy, poorly lighted, and/or other adverse working conditions. May be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, solvents, high noise while working in mechanized work areas, or explosive hazards or chemical fumes while working with hazardous material. May be required to wear protective clothing.

Contacts

• Address DLA Distribution Puget Sound 467 West Street Bremerton, WA 98314 US
• Name: Nichole Foster
• Phone: 717-770-8829
• Email: [email protected]