Materials Handler Supervisor.

Defense Logistics Agency; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading agency as a Materials Handler Supervisor, responsible for overseeing warehouse operations, managing staff, and ensuring efficient material handling. The role requires strong supervisory skills and the ability to adapt to workload changes. Candidates must meet specific physical requirements and obtain necessary licenses.

Benefits

Comprehensive federal employment packages

Qualifications

• Experience and training demonstrating necessary knowledge and skills are essential.
• Must obtain and maintain Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) License.

Responsibilities

• Plans the use of workers, equipment, and materials based on workload projections.
• Supervises operations involving receiving, storing, and material handling equipment.
• Notes and investigates work-related problems and implements corrective actions.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Problem Solving

Physical Stamina

Education

Supervisory Certification

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Defense Logistics Agency provided pay range

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Base pay range

$29.00/yr - $34.69/yr

Duties

1. Plans the use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, and materials based on workload projections for a period extending beyond one month.
2. Redirects workers and resources to accomplish unanticipated work and accommodate daily workload fluctuations, requiring higher approval for additional employees, overtime, etc.
3. Explains work requirements, methods, and procedures for the supervised work.
4. Reviews work in progress or upon completion.
5. Notes and investigates work-related problems such as excessive costs or low productivity, determines causes, and implements corrective actions within assigned authority.
6. Supervises operations involving receiving, storing, picking, packing, and material handling equipment.
7. Establishes deadlines, priorities, and work sequences, coordinating with other supervisors as per established schedules, methods, and policies.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive
• Appointment subject to favorable suitability or fitness determination; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Male applicants born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Completion of Supervisory Certification Program: Required
• Pre-Employment Physical: Required
• Supervisory Probation: Required
• Must obtain and maintain Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) License.
• This announcement may be used to fill future vacancies for various shifts within DLA Distribution Susquehanna.
• Must obtain and maintain required licenses and certifications per laws.

Qualifications

Applicants will be rated based on the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Experience and training demonstrating the necessary knowledge and skills are essential. Volunteer work is credited as experience. Meeting the screen-out element (SOE) is mandatory; those not meeting it will be eliminated.

Physical requirements include standing, balancing on elevated platforms, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, twisting, and lifting up to 40 pounds, with occasional heavier lifting and carrying. Incumbent must maintain body weight not exceeding 300 pounds.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a warehouse environment, often inside but sometimes outside, with exposure to hot, cold, damp, dusty, or greasy conditions. Risks include electrical shock, cuts, bruises, falls, and falling items. Safety equipment is required.

Additional Information

This position does not meet criteria for Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD hiring criteria for Reemployed Annuitants apply. Information for veterans is available. The Defense Logistics Agency maintains a drug-free workplace, with drug testing required for sensitive positions. Benefits include comprehensive federal employment packages, depending on the position type.