MATERIALS HANDLER (FORK LIFT OPERATOR) LEADER

Warehouse And Stock Handler

Leads a team of Materials Handlers

Performs Materials Handling and Warehousing work

Independently performs a wide range of warehousing duties, to include receiving, storing, issuing, shipping, pickup, and delivery of general, oversized, or specialized bulk materials and equipment

Operates electric, gasoline, LPG, or diesel powered fork lift trucks capable of lifting loads weighing up to 50K pounds higher than 168 inches and automated material handling / identification equipment to include mobile stock selectors and electromechanical automated equipment, such as high rise automated storage and retrieval vehicles to move, stack and unstack, load and unload, bin, and position materials, supplies and equipment

Secures hazardous, and non-hazardous cargo prior to shipment

U.S. Citizenship Required

Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov

This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program

Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and / or holidays

Emergency overtime may be required

Disclosure of Political Appointments

Direct Deposit : All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance

Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate driver licenses

This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-6900, Warehousing and Stock Handling Group.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is the ability to lead.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and / or competencies in the following areas :

Working knowledge of a wide range of principles, processes, and techniques of accepted warehousing methods, procedures, and material handling techniques.

Knowledge of Federal, DoD and AF transportation policies and procedures, safety rules and regulations and policies related to records maintenance and documentation, and ability to screen shipping and receiving documents for discrepancies.

Knowledge of the use and maintenance of tools, equipment, and equipment common to trades and labor work performed by the group being led.

Skill in performing the use of automated material processing equipment and systems to include computer terminals, optical readers and scanners.

Ability to lead a team of three or more labor or trade employees.

Ability to plan and organize work assignments to include determining resources required to accomplish mission.

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and / or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Works on hard surfaces and in work areas that require standing, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

May lift and carry weights up to 40 pounds. May handle heavier items with weight lifting equipment or with assistance from other workers.

Work requires light to moderate physical effort in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls while driving, raising, lowering, and tilting fork lift trucks.

Subject to possible strain caused by vibration of fork lift trucks.

Occasionally may be required to make limited emergency repairs on vehicles, such as changing a flat tire.

Work is done inside and outside in areas that may be hot, damp, cold, drafty, or poorly lighted.

Employee is regularly exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, falls from ladders, falling material, or injury from equipment.

May be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, solvents, and high noise areas while working in a mechanized work area, or radiation, toxins, explosives hazards, or chemical fumes while working in a hazardous materials area.

May be required to wear protective clothing, such as hard hats, steel toed shoes, rubber gloves, masks, and rubber aprons.

Drives material handling equipment / vehicles in all types of traffic and weather conditions.