PACKER
What you'd do
You will serve as a Packer of NAVSUP FLT LOGISTICS CNTR PUGET SOUND.
Major duties
You will verify items to be packages against shipping documentation and/or invoice to ensure correct identification and condition. You will decide upon appropriate method of packing various items based on governing regulations including proper packaging of hazardous materials (HM). You will pack materials and equipment in standard containers utilizing cardboard boxes, applicable wrapping, and bracing (if needed) for heavier items. You will ensure compliance with applicable regulations when preparing classified material for shipment.
What you need to qualify
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Performs a wide variety of standard and specialized preservation and/or packing work.Determines materials and equipment needed to perform the full range of packing, both for shipment and storagerequirements.Preserves and packs items requiring special documentation and custom packing, handling, preservation, and shipping procedures to comply with a wide variety of regulatory requirements.Prepares and processes documentation, special handling labels and required safety data. Works independently and uses computerized sources to determine packing requirements.Packs material and equipment including that of a large, heavy or fragile nature.Packs items such as hazardous materials, Mandatory Turn-in Reparable (MTR's), classified material, sensitive Nuclear Weapons Related Material (NWRM), firearms and ammunition, explosives material and other highly technical and valuable strategic assets, in accordance with appropriate instructions, desk guides, Packaging Data Sheets (PDS) and standard operating procedures.Independently determines the type of containers, cushioning, and other packing materials appropriate to the size, shape, type, weight, fragility, mode of transportation and destination.Performs Wood Packaging Material (WPM) inspections and moisture tests to determine if WPM is pest free.Packs items in wood, fiberboard boxes, drums, metal containers, or other similar containers, applying proper preservatives, desiccants, and cushioning. Over-packs previously packed items for greater protection when necessary.Assists in maintaining packing and preservation machinery and equipment. Applies oils, powders, desiccants, mists, drying agents and other preservation materials to materials which may be difficult to access. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
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