Materials Handler

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Fort Polk South (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA is seeking a Materials Handler at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, Fort Polk, Louisiana. The role involves warehousing duties, shipping/issuing items, and inventory management under direct supervision.

The candidate will operate material handling equipment, stock shelves, and ensure safe handling of items, including reading Safety Data Sheets and following procedures across shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform warehousing duties and follow procedures.
• Knowledge of shipping and issuing techniques to store and palletize items.
• Skilled in loading/unloading methods to prevent damage during transport.
• Ability to operate forklifts, hand trucks and other material handling equipment.
• Ability to conduct inventories using computers and handheld terminals.
• Ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Stock and palletize items in proper locations.
• Select proper storage locations for items.
• Perform shipping and issuing in accordance with procedures.
• Load and unload items to prevent damage during transport.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Conduct inventories using computers and handheld terminals.
• Read and interpret Safety Data Sheets.

Skills

Warehousing methods

Loading/unloading

Forklift operation

Inventory using computers

Read Safety Data Sheets

Tools

Forklifts

Hand trucks

Handheld terminals

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, Fort Polk, Louisiana.

• This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

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 Materials Handler ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Materials Handler duties. I have knowledge of warehousing methods and procedures, shipping and issuing techniques in order to select proper storage locations, stock and palletize items. I am knowledgeable in loading and unloading methods to prevent damage during transport and to expedite unloading. I am skilled in operating forklifts, hand trucks and other material handling equipment. I have the ability to conduct inventories using computers and handheld terminals. I have the ability to read and understand Safety Data Sheets. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

- Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Physical Effort: Performs work on hard surfaces and in work areas that requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough and uneven surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching; or similar activities in uncomfortable positions. May be required to work at a rapid pace for long periods of time. Lifts and carries items that weigh up to 70 pounds; however, assistance is required from other warehousemen, laborers, and equipment operators when moving items over 70 pounds. Employee is regularly assigned to activities which involve stocking and retrieving items over shelves and cabinets. Operates forklifts and motor vehicles (occasionally up to 4 ton).
• Working Conditions: Works inside and outside subject to heat, cold, damp, drafty. or poorly lighted areas. May work on open docks or storage yards. Work may be dirty, dusty, and greasy. The incumbent is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, and bruises; falls from ladders; or injury from mechanical conveyor systems or other material handling equipment. The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts which requires special safety precautions, such as working around moving warehouse equipment, carts or machines. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, safety shoes, goggles, hearing protection, and gloves. Incumbent will be required to work day, evening and night shifts on regular workdays, weekends and holidays. When required, drives throughout the installation and/or off post to civilian hospitals within a 100 mile radius.