Job opening: Packer
Salary: $29 - 34 per hour
Published at: Dec 16 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 with the U.S Army Sustainment Command, 404TH Army Field Support Brigade, Logistic Readiness Center, Supply and Services Division, located in JBLM, WA.
Duties
Perform packing tasks for a wide range of items, selecting appropriate materials based on item size, weight, and/or fragility.
Construct custom containers such as crates and/or support structures to protect sensitive or oversized items during transport/storage.
Organize warehouse stock by receiving, storing, and/or issuing items, ensuring accurate records/locations.
Prepare shipment documentation according to regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with shipping and/or handling standards.
Operate warehouse equipment to safely transport, stack, and/or store items.
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Term employment is subject to a one-year trial period.
- This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an 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 has a requirement to lift up to 70 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
- This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
- This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain forklift training and certification within 30 days from the date of employment.
- This is a Term position scheduled to last 13 Months.
- This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain Hazardous Material Packaging Certification within 30 days from the date of employment.
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.
30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatement
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 Packer without more than normal supervision. Perform common packer tasks, including following basic instructions for packing standard items, organizing warehouse stock by location, and using basic tools and equipment. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official.
Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentDexterity and SafetyKnowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order)
Physical Effort: Grade 4 packers perform work on hard surfaces and in areas that require frequent standing, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Packers at this grade frequently lift and carry parts, equipment, and packed containers that weigh up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds) and may be required to lift and carry, with assistance, items weighing up to 32 kilograms (70 pounds).
Working Conditions: Grade 4 packers typically work in well lighted, heated, and ventilated areas. They occasionally work outside or in areas that are drafty and poorly lighted. The work is sometimes dusty, dirty, and greasy. They are frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, and bruises. When working with packing foams or various types of preservatives, grade 4 packers may be exposed to noxious fumes, skin irritants, and flammable chemicals. In certain work situations involving hazardous materials, grade 4 packers wear protective clothing, respirators, and other specialized protective devices, in addition to their basic protective equipment (e.g., hard hats, safety glasses and shoes, and ear plugs).
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address GK-W6YXAA US ARMY SUSTAINMENT COMMAND-404TH AFSB
DO NOT MAIL
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433
US
- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
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