Materials Handler
What you'd do
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located at Brooke Army Medical Center, in San Antonio, Texas.
Major duties
Assemble, disassemble and modify Modular Furniture in a modern work place. Support all furniture set up, re-configuration, and area changes. Manage and support all methods of ergonomic furniture movement, general repairs and the use of materials and the tools needed to accomplish projected maintenance tasks. Store and stack materials in accordance with established warehousing plan; considering size, shape and quantity. Conduct weekly inventory of stock and submit replenishment requests to supervisor for review and reorder. Use proper lifting, loading and strapping down attachments, along with dock loading and unloading equipment. Operate heavy duty delivery trucks, both open flat bed and enclosed compartment up to ten (10) tons. Participate in warehouse operations and projects as either a truck driver or Forklift Operator as required.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: US Citizens 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(n) Materials Handler ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform some tasks including in Materials Handler task. I can properly install, service, repair, and configure modern modular office furniture. I can operate heavy duty delivery trucks and/or operate forklifts to load and unload equipment. I am skilled in warehousing procedures. I work under supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who reviews my work for completion. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Requires standing, walking, stooping, climbing, and lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds and occasionally in excess of 75 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is done primarily inside of general office and patient care areas and in a warehouse atmosphere for all stockpiled essentials; however some external delivery via a truck or forklift is occasionally required to support the ongoing mission. Work areas inside are normally well lit and at normal room temperature for furniture support. Exposed to normal warehouse noise and possible falls, cuts, scrapes, and bruises. The above working conditions have been considered in the evaluation of the job and do not meet the criteria for compensation by environmental differential pay.
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