Materials Handler (TC-C)
What you'd do
About the Position: This position serves as a Materials Handler performing warehousing operation at a hydroelectric power plant facility involving a combination of functions such as receiving; storing; issuing; shipping; replenishment of stocks, spare parts, and equipment; and property accountability functions.
Major duties
Spot conveyance at proper loading locations; opens seals and doors; tallies in stock; palletizes; assembles in temporary warehousing area. Receive stock from assembly area or direct movement of stock from various warehouses, determining appropriate hold locations for assembling shipping items. Pack, unpack, sort, stack, and move items; makes in-storage checks for obvious need for maintenance, vermin control, and damage, reporting findings and serious damages to supervisor for action. Determine whether materials are durable, expendable, or non-expendable and identifies property items that require bar coding under the automated inventory system.
What you need to qualify
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 Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans 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 a Materials Handler (TC-C) without more than normal supervision. The ability to perform the duties such as complete warehousing operations involving functions such as: ordering, collecting, receiving, storing, selecting, issuing, transporting, and shipping materials, supplies, and/or equipment. Ability to use inventory and financial management related computer programs/software. Ability to 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 Supervision Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Physical Effort: Stands, stoops, bend and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May be required to work at a rapid pace for prolonged periods. Frequently lifts and carries material weighing up to 45 pounds, and at times may handle items weighing over 45 pounds. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside. Subject to heat, cold, dampness, draftiness, and poorly lighted areas. May work on open docks or in storage yards. Work may be dirty, dusty, greasy. Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes and bruises; falls from ladders; or injury from mechanical conveyor system or other material handling equipment. Must wear appropriate safety equipment and protective clothing and successfully complete and maintain all occupational health requirements.
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