Materials Handler

Summary

GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you.

This position is part of the Agency Support Operations, Government Publishing Office in Washington,

Duties

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• Operate electric powered Low-lift fork trucks having a load capacity up to 3,000 pounds and capable of carrying, lifting, stacking loads of flat paper stock and materials.
• Receive incoming / outgoing shipments including new procurements, receipts, arid returns from using activities.
• Check for property and / or part number, nomenclature, quantity, and condition for agreement with accompanying documents.

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Conditions of employment

Qualifications

To qualify for the position, you must meet the following requirements : Applicants must have experience and / or training of sufficient scope and quality to independently perform the duties typically required of a Materials Handler. These duties require skill in : 1) Receiving, shipping, checking, and recording all incoming / outgoing materials, 2)verifying quantities and condition of materials and / or equipment, 3) Completing and maintaining a log of incoming shipments, 4) Assuring fire, safety, and security regulations and practices are met, and 5) Maintaining bulk staging area for pallets and skids to include operating powered high lift fork to carry, lift, and stack loads of various materials.

Applicants must meet the following Screen-Out element , to be considered for this position. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the online questionnaire. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT below is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. The screen-out element for this position is : Ability to do the work of a Materials Handler (PPW) without more than normal supervision.

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

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement to be considered.

Education

There is no education substitution.

Additional information

Employment of Relatives

Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative." For further information visit : https : / / www.law.cornell.edu / uscode / text / 5 / 3110 and https : / / www.law.cornell.edu / uscode / text / 5 / 2302

Background Investigation :

To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully completed a background investigation for a suitability clearance. This review could include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and / or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Depending on the type of background investigation required, the security process may take between 6 weeks to 12 months.

The agency may rescind the tentative offer, if the candidate is unable to obtain an interim clearance.

Reasonable Accommodation :

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process you must contact the HC Specialist on the vacancy announcement at least seven business days before the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

The selectee will work Shift 1, 7 : 30 AM-4 : 00 PM.

Additional vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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