MATERIALS HANDLER (FORK LIFT/MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR)

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to independently perform a wide range of material handling and heavy capacity fork lift operating duties for Air Mobility (AMC) strategic Aerial Port Squadrons, supporting the United States Transportation Command's global cargo movement requirements.

Duties

Independently performs a wide range of warehousing duties, to include receiving, storing, issuing,shipping,pickup, and delivery of general, oversized, or specialized bulk materials and equipment. Verifiesquantities receivedwith receiving reports and takes appropriate action to resolve disparities. Operates electric, gasoline, LPG, or diesel powered fork lift trucks capable of lifting loads weighing upto 50Kpounds higher than 168 inches and automated material handling/ identification equipment to includemobile stockselectors and electromechanical automated equipment, such as high rise automated storage andretrieval vehicles tomove, stack and unstack, load and unload, bin, and position materials, supplies and equipment. CriticalSecures hazardous, and non-hazardous cargo prior to shipment. Complies with safety and securityregulationsand follows specialized preservation, handling, and storage procedures when securing and protectinghazardous orspecialty cargo such as munitions, explosives and toxic materials. Drives one or more types of trucks such as pickup, panel, and flatbed trucks, which typically have agross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or less, on public roads at highway speeds. Picks up and deliversitems to/frombase customers as required to support shipping & receiving activities. Utilizes safety practices and procedures, complies with established safety rules and regulations, andmaintainsa safe, clean, and secure work environment.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-6900 Warehousing and Stock Handling Group; Materials Handling. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, 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 of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is The Ability To Do The Work Of The MATERIALS HANDLER (FORK LIFT/MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR) Without More Than Normal Supervision JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of accepted warehousing methods, procedures, and material handling techniques; sufficient to receive, store, issue, ship, pickup, deliver, preserve and account for general, oversized, or specialized bulk materials and equipment. Knowledge and skill to safely operate one or more electric, gasoline, diesel, or LPG powered forklift trucks with a capacity of up to 50,000 pounds, sufficient to handle controls for starting, stopping, backing, lifting, lowering, and tilting; the ability to maneuver bulky material both inside and outside in rough or muddy terrain and in places where there is little room to stack or maneuver, and the ability to accurately gauge height, length, width, and weight of a load and determine proper warehousing/storage location. Knowledge of transportation policies and procedures and safety rules and regulations. Skill in the use of automated material processing equipment and systems to include computer terminals, optical readers and scanners. Ability to adhere to transportation protective service procedures and follow specialized preservation, handling, and storage procedures when securing and protecting hazardous or specialty cargo such as munitions, explosives and toxic materials. Ability to safely drive and operate a motor vehicle sufficient to manipulate controls for starting, stopping, backing, and driving vehicles in all types of traffic and road conditions and in judging overhead, side clearance, turning radius, and braking distance. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.