Materials Handler (Motor Vehicle Operator / Forklift Operator)

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible People with Disabilities, Schedule A Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 Materials Handler (Motor Vehicle Operator / Forklift Operator) without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common duties which include (1) Receiving incoming warehouse items or equipment; (2) Storing items in bins or bulk storage areas in accordance with pre-designated locations; 3) Utilizing tools such as saws, drills or binding tools to assemble or construct various items; and 4) Securing supply items on trucks, vans, or other vehicles for transport. - 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. (Other Than Blueprint Reading) Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Physical Effort: Performs work on hard surfaces and in work areas that require the worker to stand, stoop, bend, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May lift and carry items up to 40 pounds. Heavier items are moved with weight handling equipment or with assistance from others. Uses power and manual tools and devices that typically involve continuous physical effort and extended periods of standing, bending, and stooping while building or repairing containers and material shipping devices. Exposed to noise and dust from power saws, hammers, nailing machines, and related equipment. Exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises and scrapes, splinters, muscle strains, and other injuries from using hand and power tools. Safety equipment and protective devices including safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, and proper clothes are used to minimize hazards. May be required to work at a rapid pace for long periods of time. Physical effort is used in operating hand and foot controls when driving, turning, stopping, and starting the forklifts and motor vehicles, and raising, lowering, and tilting the forklift loads. When operating large forklifts over rough terrain, extra physical effort may be required due to equipment vibrations. Working Conditions: Works inside in areas that are hot, cold, drafty, or poorly lighted and ventilated. May work in adverse weather in such outside areas as open docks and storage yards subject to exposure to dust, dirt, and weather from cold to hot temperatures. Cuts, bruises, and broken bones may result from shifting loads, toppling stacks, falling objects, or accidents with other moving equipment.