Materials Handler (fork Lift/Motor Vehicle Operator)

Air Mobility Command; Dover Base (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Mobility Command is seeking a Materials Handler (Fork Lift/Motor Vehicle Operator) to independently perform a wide range of material handling duties at a high-capacity level in support of global cargo movement requirements. Applicants are evaluated per the OPM standards X-118C for WG-6900 Warehousing and Stock Handling, focusing on knowledge, skills, and abilities in materials handling and safety.

Responsibilities emphasize operating electric, gasoline, diesel, or LPG powered forklifts with

Qualifications

• Knowledge of warehousing methods and material handling techniques.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts up to 50,000 pounds and maneuver loads in various environments.
• Knowledge of transportation policies, safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Warehousing knowledge

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Independent work ethic

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer terminals

Optical readers

Scanners

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to independently perform a wide range of material handling and heavy capacity fork lift operating duties for Air Mobility (AMC) strategic Aerial Port Squadrons, supporting the United States Transportation Command's global cargo movement requirements.

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-6900 Warehousing and Stock Handling Group; Materials Handling. 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 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is The Ability To Do The Work Of The MATERIALS HANDLER (FORK LIFT/MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR) Without More Than Normal Supervision

JOB ELEMENTS:

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Knowledge of accepted warehousing methods, procedures, and material handling techniques; sufficient to receive, store, issue, ship, pickup, deliver, preserve and account for general, oversized, or specialized bulk materials and equipment.
• Knowledge and skill to safely operate one or more electric, gasoline, diesel, or LPG powered forklift trucks with a capacity of up to 50,000 pounds, sufficient to handle controls for starting, stopping, backing, lifting, lowering, and tilting; the ability to maneuver bulky material both inside and outside in rough or muddy terrain and in places where there is little room to stack or maneuver, and the ability to accurately gauge height, length, width, and weight of a load and determine proper warehousing/storage location.
• Knowledge of transportation policies and procedures and safety rules and regulations.
• Skill in the use of automated material processing equipment and systems to include computer terminals, optical readers and scanners.
• Ability to adhere to transportation protective service procedures and follow specialized preservation, handling, and storage procedures when securing and protecting hazardous or specialty cargo such as munitions, explosives and toxic materials.
• Ability to safely drive and operate a motor vehicle sufficient to manipulate controls for starting, stopping, backing, and driving vehicles in all types of traffic and road conditions and in judging overhead, side clearance, turning radius, and braking distance.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE:

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE:

Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.