MATERIALS HANDLER

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 associated with receiving, storing, packaging and preservation, delivering, loading, shipping, physical inventory actions, and other general tasks involving the movement and processing of material to meet customer requirements; verifying shipments by checking shipping documents and matching specific item identification by name, stock number, letter, code, quantity, and unit of issue on containers; applying material handling techniques in storing items providing for easy retrieval, convenience in handling, and protection from damage and ease of movement; maintaining overall warehouse efficiency by applying various concepts such as First-In-First-Out (FIFO); demonstrating proper work methods in assigned tasks to ensure appropriate materials, equipment, and other needed resources are utilized to accomplish work; practicing required safety and housekeeping methods/procedures; and loading and unloading various types of vehicles using a wide range of 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 associated with receiving, storing, packaging and preservation, delivering, loading, shipping, physical inventory actions, and other general tasks involving the movement and processing of material to meet customer requirements; verifying shipments by checking shipping documents; applying material handling techniques in storing items providing for easy retrieval, convenience in handling, and protection from damage and ease of movement; maintaining overall warehouse efficiency by applying various concepts such as First-In-First-Out (FIFO); practicing required safety and housekeeping methods/procedures; and loading and unloading various types of vehicles using a wide range of 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 associated with receiving, storing, packaging and preservation, delivering, loading, shipping, physical inventory actions, and other general tasks involving the movement and processing of material to meet customer requirements; verifying shipments by checking shipping documents; applying material handling techniques in storing items providing for easy retrieval, convenience in handling, and protection from damage and ease of movement; practicing required safety and housekeeping methods/procedures; and loading and unloading various types of vehicles using a wide range of 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.
You will serve as a MATERIALS HANDLER within NAVSUP FLT LOGISTICS CNTR JACKSONVILLE.