Materials Handler (FLO/MVO)

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The incumbent is responsible for the daily operation of the warehouse. The incumbent serves as the agent responsible for the receiving, storing, and assembling for issue and shipment of a variety of maintenance and office supplies, furniture, equipment, or similar type warehouse stock. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Subject to a pre-employment physical and subsequent periodic physicals. Subject to a pre-employment drug test. Must posses and maintain a valid state driver's license. Must possess or obtain and maintain a Forklift Operator's license within 12 months of employment. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 a(n) Materials Handler (FLO/MVO) without more than normal supervision. I can assist in organizing and arranging stock in a warehouse and maintaining logs and files to document receipt and distribution of warehouse stock. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: The incumbent must possess the ability to lift and carry weights up to 40 pounds. Heavier items are moved with weight handling equipment or with assistance from other employees. Required to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time, and to bend, stoop and work in tiring and sometimes uncomfortable positions. Must meet physical qualifications required for permit to operate a forklift truck and motor vehicle weighing up to l/2 ton. Working Condition: Work is performed inside warehouse in bin rooms, in open storage areas and on receiving and shipping docks. The areas may be hot, damp, cold, drafty or poorly lighted. Work is performed in closed quarters. Regularly exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, abrasion falls and injury from falling stock. Exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and solvents. Work requires wearing safety shoes in the performance of official duties. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Logistics Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.