Materials Handler
What you'd do
The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of warehousing required in maintaining storerooms for supplies, equipment, and materials for the support of the Facilities Management Department. The position is located at the Gallup Indian Medical Center, Gallup, New Mexico. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Major duties
Responsible for receiving, verification, distribution, storage, assembling for issue, inventory of supplies, equipment and safe operation of forklift and other material handling equipment. Insures shipment address is correct and unloads various sizes, weights and types of containers off freight including receipt of packages from courier services, checks for visible damages; physically verifies count before acknowledging receipt of goods and record information on all incoming shipment. Operates a forklift with a capacity of lifting loads weighing 4000 pounds and a reaching heigh of 15 feet skilled in handling the forklift and other material handling equipment. Conducts physical inventory of warehouse or storeroom stock items for the purpose of inventory management. Insure appropriate documents are established and maintained for all goods received and delivered.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: There is no specific length of training or experience required, however, applicants will be rated on the basis of their responses to the Occupational Questionnaire that you possess the competencies to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision, and the information contained in their resume. Physical Effort: The majority of the work requires bending, lifting, carrying, walking, standing and frequent stretching, reaching and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Must be able to lift and carry supplies, materials and equipment that weight up to 70 pounds. Must be able to safely utilize all material handling equipment. Working Conditions: The majority of work is performed inside the warehouse, hospital, and clinic settings, in storage areas, receiving dn shipping dock. Occasionally some work maybe performed outside in good and inclement weather. The work environment involves norma risks and discomforts of office/warehouse operations where it could be hot, cold and dusty. Is frequestnly exposed to the possibilities of cuts, scrapes, and bruises, falls from ladders or other material handling equipment. The employee may be required to wear protective clothing, gowns or boots when visiting certain areas. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
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