Materials Handler (MVO/FLO)
What you'd do
About the Position: The incumbent will be assigned to the 406th Army Field Support Brigade, Logistics Readiness Center at Fort Jackson, SC.
Major duties
Ensures the safe receipt, storage, and movement of hazardous materials. Operates electric, gasoline, or diesel-powered forklift trucks to lift loads weighing up to 16,000 lbs. as high as 168 inches. Checks physical characteristics of items against stock catalog nomenclature. Performs temporary warehousing space planning. Participates in inventories by counting types and quantities of items. Inspects all classes of items for obvious damage, defects, excess wear, and similar visible discrepancies.
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. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees 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 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 Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) 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 (MVO/FLO) without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Materials Handler (Forklift Operator/Motor Vehicle Operator) tasks. I can perform warehousing operations which include 1) receiving, storing and issuing a wide variety of supplies and equipment; and 2) unloading, inspecting, and tallying stock to assure quantities and types of items agree with shipping documents. I 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, Specification, etc. Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Physical Efforts: Incumbent performs work on hard surfaces and in work areas requiring standing, stooping, bending and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds and to occasionally handle items over 50 pounds. Assistance is available in lifting heavier items. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside subject to heat, cold, damp, drafty, or poorly lit areas. Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, and bruises: falls from ladders: or injury from material handling and forklift equipment. May be required to wear protective clothing such as steel toe shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hat, etc. Occasionally works outside in all kinds of weather.
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