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Materials Handler

  • Full Time, onsite
  • Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
  • Naval Medical Center, United States of America
$ 21 - $ 24 / month

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  • Receive supplies through computer input, stocks carousel bins, and makes necessary computer modifications.
  • Inventory carts located on clinics and wards throughout the hospital, through use of a hand-held computer.
  • Stage empty transport carts for loading supplies.
  • Move transport cart to Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) loading area for delivery to material handling rooms.
  • Receive and return exchange or all-purpose modules delivered by the AGV from the material handling room and delivers to designated locations.
  • Responsible for closely monitoring supplies and communicating with the Supply Petty Officer of the assigned ward or clinic.
  • Download inventory data from hand-held computer and prints a computer-generated pick list.
  • Perform all housekeeping functions in all material handling lifts, General Stores and AGV Distribution Systems areas and all related areas.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Tier 3 security investigation or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis. Shifts schedules are 0600-1430; 1400-1030; 1000-0630.
  • This position has a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
  • This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
  • This position has a requirement for incumbent to wear steel-toed safety shoes at all times in the performance of the job.

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 ~ without more than normal supervision. ability to perform common Materials Handler duties such as organizing, arranging, and removing stock; I am skilled in receiving, storing, and issuing materials and equipment; and using dollies and hand jacks used in warehousing tasks. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
  • Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
  • Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.
  • Dexterity and Safety
  • Knowledge of Materials
  • Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
  • Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
  • PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires carrying supplies weighing approximately 40 pounds when placing bundles for delivery and pushing heavy carts frequently weighing in excess of 600 pounds for extended distances and up a moderate incline. Works on hard surfaces and in areas that require continuous prolonged standing and walking for routine operations, bending, stooping, lifting, kneeling, and stair climbing.
  • WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed indoors in areas that may be cold and drafty because of proximity to loading dock.

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.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
  • 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.
  • 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. .

    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.

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Tier 3 security investigation or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis. Shifts schedules are 0600-1430; 1400-1030; 1000-0630.
  • This position has a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
  • This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
  • This position has a requirement for incumbent to wear steel-toed safety shoes at all times in the performance of the job.

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 ~ without more than normal supervision. ability to perform common Materials Handler duties such as organizing, arranging, and removing stock; I am skilled in receiving, storing, and issuing materials and equipment; and using dollies and hand jacks used in warehousing tasks. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
  • Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
  • Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.
  • Dexterity and Safety
  • Knowledge of Materials
  • Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
  • Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
  • PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires carrying supplies weighing approximately 40 pounds when placing bundles for delivery and pushing heavy carts frequently weighing in excess of 600 pounds for extended distances and up a moderate incline. Works on hard surfaces and in areas that require continuous prolonged standing and walking for routine operations, bending, stooping, lifting, kneeling, and stair climbing.
  • WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed indoors in areas that may be cold and drafty because of proximity to loading dock.

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.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
  • 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.