MATERIALS HANDLER
What you'd do
You will serve as a MATERIALS HANDLER in the MATERIAL READINESS BRANCH of MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO.
Major duties
You will be responsible for the up-keep and maintenance of warehousing equipment and oversee daily operations of the warehouse. You will be responsible for operating warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and other machinery. You will perform a variety of technical support duties related to maintaining property accounts and records, completing individual transactions, screening reference files, conducting data searches, and distributing output files. You will resolve problems by applying regulations and precedent actions, and other general guidelines. You will monitor, review shipping/delivery documents, and assist in the delivery of materials for the command and command-based customers, who have requested materials. You will assist in unloading/loading incoming and outgoing shipments delivered or shipped to sources of supply/vendors; verifies, reviews, and signs the accompanying documents for accuracy. You will prepare reports for supply discrepancies reflecting findings and corrective actions.
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: performing warehouse functions such as inventory, issuing, receiving, storing, and safeguarding supplies, utilizing automated information systems, operating material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks to safely move materials, and applying standardized supply regulations to manage property accounts and records. 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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