Blocker and Bracer (Materials Handler)

About the Position: This position plans and constructs custom containers, pack, preserve and crate items for shipment or storage, brace and block items for shipment, and operate forklifts to facilitate loading and unloading.

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. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement 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 an Blocker and Bracer (Materials Handler) without more than normal supervision. Must possess the ability to perform common duties which include constructing and installing wooden blocks, wedges, gates, braces, and other staying devices to separate and secure crated and boxed items inside or upon box cars, flat cars, vans, trucks, or other conveyances which have level floors, straight sides, and no odd-shaped or curved overhead areas, framework, or obstacles protruding into the cargo area. 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, SPECIFICATIONS ETC. (INCLUDING BLUEPRINT READING) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment KNOWLEDGE OF EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, REPAIR, ETC. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, precise, artistic) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Performs heavy, strenuous, tiring work for prolonged periods. Continuously lifts, carries, and positions tools and materials weighing up to 45 pounds, and often moves or positions extremely heavy items using jacks, levers, or assistance from other workers. Work continuously involves standing, stooping, reaching, or similar physical activity. Sometimes works in cramped or awkward positions and may have to climb upon or crawl under vehicles or structures. Good color vision is necessary for the proper identification of different types of ammunition by color code. WORKING CONDITIONS: Is exposed to danger of explosion and fire while working with explosives, chemicals, and loaded ammunition. Works both inside and outside and is frequently exposed to disagreeable heat, coldness, dampness, wind and rain. Is exposed to noise and to possible cuts, abrasions, and splinters from power sawing, handling lumber, spiking, nailing, and other work. Exposed to nose and lung irritation from dust and sawdust. To avoid injuries, may wear protective eyeglasses, a face shield, protective ear devices, gloves, hard hats, hard toe shoes, or other protective equipment.