Materials Handler (Motor Vehicle Operator)

US Federal Emergency Management Agency; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

US Federal Emergency Management Agency in Atlanta, GA seeks a Materials Handler to support the Office of Response and Recovery, Logistics Management Directorate, Distribution Management Division. The role involves operating forklifts and recording data with a terminal to manage warehousing tasks such as receiving, unloading, shelving, and shipping commodities.

The ideal candidate will work under general supervision and handle duties that require safety awareness, accuracy in documentation, and

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts (sit-down/stand-up) and using computer terminals to record data.
• Ability to perform warehouse duties including receiving, unloading, storing, and shipping items.
• Must meet qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, store, ship and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Prepare shipping and inventory documents with required data for automated systems.
• Operate forklifts to load/unload shipments and organize inventory for space utilization.
• Record commodity data using computer terminals and scan guns.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse handling

CDL

Data recording

Job description

In this position you will work as a member of the Office of Response and Recovery, Logistics Management Directorate, Distribution Management Division team. The ideal candidate will have experience in operating sit down and/or stand-up forklifts and operating a computer terminal and scan gun to record commodity data. Candidate will independently perform a full range of warehouse duties, and receives, unloads, stores, ships, and maintains equipment and supplies.

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Ability to do the work of a Materials Handler (Motor Vehicle Operator) without more than normal supervision.

• Ability to perform material handling methods and techniques within a warehouse. Preparing shipping and inventory documents with required data for automated inventory systems, loading and unloading shipments from trucks using forklifts and manual and/or mechanized pallet jacks, and organizing incoming shipments for maximum space utilization, safety and damage protection.

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standard. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, 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.

Working Conditions:

• 1. Performs assignments indoors in both comfortable and uncomfortable areas, and outdoors in all but most extreme inclement weather. Work areas may be hot, dusty, drafty, inadequately lighted and ventilated, etc. Is subject to cuts, abrasions, injuries from equipment, or the possibility of serious injury resulting from accidents while driving and/or loading and unloading materials.
• 2. Drives in all types of traffic and weather on public roads and is exposed to the danger of serious accidents. Drives in heavy traffic and at highway speeds. Commercial Drivers' License (CDL) required.
• 3. The fork lift operator works inside areas that are sometimes damp and drafty. Occasionally works outside in all kinds of weather.

Physical Effort:

• 1. Work requires standing on hard surfaces for extended periods of time; bending, stooping, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May lift and carry items that weigh up to 100 pounds. Heavier items are moved with weight handling equipment or with assistance from others.
• 2. Light physical effort is required in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls to motor vehicles. Moderate physical effort is exerted in operating, turning, backing and controlling heavier vehicles.
• 3. Forklift operating requires moderate physical effort in operating hand and foot controls while driving, turning, starting, and stopping the forklift and raising, lowering, and tilting the loads being moved. Strain is caused by the vibration of the forklift truck.

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.

NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

Current or former FEMA Reservists/Disaster Assistance Employee (DAE): To accurately credit your experience for these intermittent positions, make sure to list the dates (from MM/YY to MM/YY) of each deployment, along with the job title and specific duties you were responsible for during each deployment. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.