Materials Handler

National-Institutes-of-Health; Maryland; On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center seeks a Materials Handler for its offsite warehouse, handling medical and surgical supplies with temperature/humidity requirements. The role supports storage planning, stock arrangement, and adherence to agency regulations for configuration and traffic flow.

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain high standards of safety and organization in storage areas, with attention to instructions and

Qualifications

• Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
• Work Practices (keeping things neat, clean, and in order).
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).
• Dexterity and Safety.
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (other than blueprints).
• Knowledge of Materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing plans for the storage and arrangement of stock in accordance with agency regulations.
• Maintain organized storage areas and ensure proper stock movement and traffic flow.

Skills

Supervision-free work

Work practices

Technical practices

Dexterity & safety

Interpret instructions

Knowledge of materials

Job description

The incumbent serves as a Materials Handler at the NIH Clinical Center's offsite warehouse. The materials that the incumbent handles are predominantly medical and surgical supplies. Some of these supplies require specialized storage such as temperature and humidity sensitive storage.

They will also assist in developing plans for the storage and arrangement of stock in accordance with agency regulations which determine configuration setup, movement, rearrangement and traffic flow. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue‑collar positions, you must meet any screen‑out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position.

The approved job elements for this occupation are listed as follows:

• Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
• Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order).
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).
• Dexterity and Safety.
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (other than blueprints).
• Knowledge of Materials.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer.