Munitions Handler (Forklift Operator)

Summary

About the Position: This position is with the U.S Army Sustainment Command, 406th Army Field Support Brigade, Logistics Readiness Center, Supply & Services Division at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, Georgia.

Duties

• •Receives and processes a variety of ammunition.
• •Stores items in accordance with established storge plan.
• •Marks containers in accordance with established procedures.
• •Updates magazine data magazine cards with inventory results in accordance with established procedures.
• •Updates magazine data cards with daily transaction in accordance with established procedures.
• •Issues correct ammunition by lot number to units.
• •Operates powered forklift truck (e.g. electric, gasoline, or diesel) to lift loads up to 10,000 pounds.
• •Ensures items are loaded on vehicles in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) hazardous materials requirements.

Qualifications

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 Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) 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 Munitions Handler (Forklift Operator) without more than normal supervision to include 1) Loading, unloading, and arranging cargo; 2) Receiving, storing, and shipping ammunition; 3) Reading documents to verify description of items; and 4) Operating electric, gasoline, or diesel- powered forklift truck. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Physical Effort: Stands, stoops, bends, and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May be required to work at a rapid pace for prolonged periods. Frequently lifts and carries material weighing up to 70 pounds, and at times may handle items weighing over 70 pounds. Moderate physical effort is used in operating forklift hand and foot controls while driving, turning, starting, and stopping the forklift truck and raising, lowering, and tilting loads being moved. Working Conditions: Work is primarily in igloos/magazines that are unheated, with concrete floors and have no lights. Incumbent is subject to extreme caution due to the nature of items involved and must at all times adhere to fire, safety, and security regulations within assigned areas. Work requires handling hazardous materials, subject to exposure to explosive hazards and chemical fumes. Work requires wearing protective clothing such as steel-toed shoes, rubber gloves, face shields, and aprons.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.