MATERIALS HANDLER

Summary

You will serve as a MATERIALS HANDLER in the Material Division, Department of Energy (Naval Reactors) Material Office, of NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT. #LI-NAVSUPWSS

Duties

• •You will be responsible for warehousing operations (i.e., receiving, shipping, storing, issuing) involving expensive, fragile, and long-lead reactor plant components and equipment in four occupied warehouses.
• •You will unload and process incoming material shipments and perform visual inspection of items for shipping damage and technical violations (i.e., expired shelf life, missing parts, and humidity indicators).
• •You will determine proper warehouse storage locations based on specific technical storage requirements of the material and maximum utilization of warehouse space.
• •You will select material for shipment, interpret shipping documents, and check accuracy of items selected (i.e., locator number, stock number, unit of issue, standard identifier and serial number).
• •You will operate a variety of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) such as high-reach lifts, swing mast lifts, and forklift trucks to stow and pull material and to conduct physical inventories.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision. A. I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex tasks including receiving, issuing, handling, preparing for shipment, segregating, storing, stowing, and documenting the movement and storage of supplies, equipment, and materials in accordance with prescribed regulations; assisting in conducting inventories; performing inspections of incoming shipments to check for damage and compliance with technical requirements; documenting discrepancies, damage, and technical non-compliance; reading and preparing shipping documents; using computer applications to maintain and produce required data; reading and complying with warehouse plans; determining proper handling and storage procedures; and operating forklifts and material handling equipment. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence. B. I have the ability to perform the full range of tasks including receiving, issuing, handling, preparing for shipment, segregating, storing, stowing, and documenting the movement and storage of supplies, equipment, and materials, in accordance with prescribed regulations; performing inspections of incoming shipments to check for damage; documenting discrepancies and damage; reading and preparing shipping documents; using computer applications to maintain and produce required data; determining proper handling and storage procedures; and operating forklifts and material handling equipment. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection. C. I have the ability to perform common tasks including handling, storing, preparing and documenting the movement and storage of supplies, equipment, and materials; reading and interpreting shipping documents; using computer applications to maintain required data; understanding warehouse layout and complying with basic warehousing procedures; and operating forklifts and material handling equipment. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.