Materials Expediter

US-Defense-Logistics-Agenc; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

This is a U.S. federal position (Defense Logistics Agency) involving warehouse duties and material handling in Utah.

Applicants verify part numbers, stock numbers, identity, quantity and condition of items with routing documents, correct discrepancies, and fill requisitions while using automated material systems. Physical requirements include standing for extended periods, lifting up to 60 pounds, and working around handling equipment.

Qualifications

• Meet the SOE and minimum qualifications.
• Perform common tasks under close supervision: verify numbers, correct discrepancies, select material, use automated systems.

Responsibilities

• Verify part/stock numbers and condition, fill requisitions, and use automated material systems.

Job description

See below for important information regarding this job. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, 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 at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.

The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is:

• I perform the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision, such as verifying part number, stock number, identity, and quantity and condition of items with routing documents; correcting discrepancies such as wrong material, shortages, overages, and documentation errors; selecting material from stock to fill requisitions; and utilizing automated material systems.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Physical Effort: The employee stands on hard surfaces for extended periods of time. The work requires bending, stooping, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions, many times all at the same time. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 60 pounds. Uses weight handling equipment or receives assistance from other workers for items heavier than 60 pounds. The work requires light to moderate physical effort in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls while driving, raising, lowering, and tilting materials handling equipment.

Working Conditions: Regularly exposed to possible injury associated with handling equipment. Due to the nature of the work, the employee is subject to cuts, scrapes, bruises, muscle strain, noise, abrasions, falls, and injury from falling stock and must wear protective clothing such as steel toed shoes, respirators, safety glasses and earplugs. Works both inside and outside in areas that are hot, damp, cold, drafty, and may be poorly lighted. Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain all appropriate state and government licenses.