Materials Handler (Motor Vehicle Operator / Forklift Operator).

U.S. Army Sustainment Command; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Sustainment Command is seeking a Materials Handler / Forklift Operator to support warehouse operations at Fort Belvoir, VA. The role includes maintaining storage areas, loading and unloading, and delivering items within the installation.

Responsibilities cover packaging, vehicle loading, and operating various general purpose motor vehicles. A pre-employment physical, background investigation, and forklift certification are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the work of a Materials Handler (Motor Vehicle Operator / Forklift Operator) without more than normal supervision.
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, and safety procedures.
• Dexterity, safety awareness, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of materials handling, packing, and transport procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintains warehousing related files and prepares various reports.
• Maintains warehouses, storage areas, and docks in a clean and orderly manner.
• Determines shape and size of package required to be custom built, including interior blocking, bracing, suspension strips, padded braces, and interlocking partitions.
• Delivers supplies or other items between the immediate organization, other activities on or off the the installation.
• Ensures that vehicle is not loaded beyond rated capacity.
• Operates general purpose motor vehicles, such as pick-up trucks, vans, stake trucks, or 4-ton van trucks to pick up or deliver supplies or equipment customers.

Skills

Forklift operation

Motor vehicle operation

Safety procedures

Materials handling

Policy compliance

Physical stamina

Job description

• Maintains warehousing related files and prepares various reports.
• Maintains warehouses, storage areas, and docks in a clean and orderly manner.
• Determines shape and size of package required to be custom built, including interior blocking, bracing, suspension strips, padded braces, and interlocking partitions.
• Delivers supplies or other items between the immediate organization, other activities on or off the the installation.
• Ensures that vehicle is not loaded beyond rated capacity.
• Operates general purpose motor vehicles, such as pick-up trucks, vans, stake trucks, or 4-ton van trucks to pick up or deliver supplies or equipment customers.

Duties

• Maintains warehousing related files and prepares various reports.
• Maintains warehouses, storage areas, and docks in a clean and orderly manner.
• Determines shape and size of package required to be custom built, including interior blocking, bracing, suspension strips, padded braces, and interlocking partitions.
• Delivers supplies or other items between the immediate organization, other activities on or off the the installation.
• Ensures that vehicle is not loaded beyond rated capacity.
• Operates general purpose motor vehicles, such as pick-up trucks, vans, stake trucks, or 4-ton van trucks to pick up or deliver supplies or equipment customers.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a Forklift Operator Certification
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position requires a one year probationary period.

Qualifications

Who May Apply:

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Executive Order (E.O.) 12721
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Reinstatement
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

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.

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 an Materials Handler (Motor Vehicle Operator / Forklift Operator) without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common duties which include (1) Receiving incoming warehouse items or equipment; (2) Storing items in bins or bulk storage areas in accordance with pre-designated locations; 3) Utilizing tools such as saws, drills or binding tools to assemble or construct various items; and 4) Securing supply items on trucks, vans, or other vehicles for transport. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading)
• Dexterity and Safety
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)

Physical Effort:

Performs work on hard surfaces and in work areas that require the worker to stand, stoop, bend, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May lift and carry items up to 40 pounds. Heavier items are moved with weight handling equipment or with assistance from others. Uses power and manual tools and devices that typically involve continuous physical effort and extended periods of standing, bending, and stooping while building or repairing containers and material shipping devices. Exposed to noise and dust from power saws, hammers, nailing machines, and related equipment. Exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises and scrapes, splinters, muscle strains, and other injuries from using hand and power tools. Safety equipment and protective devices including safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, and proper clothes are used to minimize hazards. May be required to work at a rapid pace for long periods of time. Physical effort is used in operating hand and foot controls when driving, turning, stopping, and starting the forklifts and motor vehicles, and raising, lowering, and tilting the forklift loads. When operating large forklifts over rough terrain, extra physical effort may be required due to equipment vibrations.

Working Conditions:

Works inside in areas that are hot, cold, drafty, or poorly lighted and ventilated. May work in adverse weather in such outside areas as open docks and storage yards subject to exposure to dust, dirt, and weather from cold to hot temperatures. Cuts, bruises, and broken bones may result from shifting loads, toppling stacks, falling objects, or accidents with other moving equipment.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This is a Logistics Career Field position.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.