MATERIALS HANDLER

Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP); Washington (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound in the United States seeks a Materials Handler to support the movement, storage and shipment of supplies and materials. The role emphasizes accurate receiving, issuing, inventorying, and documenting procedures in a civilian or military logistics environment.

The position requires the ability to work under supervision, read shipping documents, operate material handling equipment, and ensure regulatory compliance in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Experience performing the full range of Materials Handler tasks including receiving, storing, and issuing materials.
• Ability to read shipping and tracking documents and maintain data using computer applications.
• Familiarity with safe handling and storage procedures, including hazardous materials.
• Willingness to work under general supervision and meet minimum eligibility criteria.

Responsibilities

• Receive, issue, handle, select and prepare items for shipment.
• Segregate, store, stow, and inventory supplies and materials.
• Document movement and storage, including hazardous items, per regulations.
• Inspect incoming shipments for damage and document discrepancies.
• Read shipping documents and use computer systems to maintain data.
• Consolidate, rotate, or relocate stored items as directed.
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment in a safe, compliant manner.

Skills

Receiving & issuing

Inventory control

Forklift operation

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a Materials Handler of NAVSUP FLT LOGISTICS CNTR PUGET SOUND.

Duties

You will serve as a Materials Handler of NAVSUP FLT LOGISTICS CNTR PUGET SOUND.

Requirements

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: I have the ability to perform the full range of tasks of a Materials Handler demonstrated through experience, working under normal supervision performing a majority of the following tasks: receiving, issuing, handling, selecting and preparing for shipment, segregating, storing, stowing, inventorying, and documenting the movement and storage of supplies, equipment, and materials, including hazardous, in accordance with prescribed regulations; performing inspections of incoming shipments to check for damage; documenting discrepancies; reading shipping and tracking documents; using computer applications to maintain required data; performing the consolidation, rotation, or relocation of stored items, as directed; complying with prescribed proper handling and storage procedures; operating forklifts and material handling equipment. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection. 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.

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