Materials Handler

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, 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 at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.

The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is:

• I perform the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision such as: receives and verifies materials; loads and unloads materials, and reviews receipt documentation for items received.

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.

Physical Effort
Work requires standing on hard surfaces maintaining balance for extended periods of time. Requires bending, stooping, reaching and twisting in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds, may lift greater weights with assistance.

Working Conditions
Work is performed within a warehousing environment. Work may be performed inside or outside in areas that are hot, cold or damp. May be exposed to dusty, dirty or greasy conditions. Individual is regularly exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, abrasions and broken bones from falls or falling items. Duties may require the wearing of safety clothing or protective devices.