Materials Handler (Vacancy#VAR003363)

Library of Congress; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Library of Congress is seeking a Materials Handler in Washington, DC. This position involves warehouse work including receiving, moving, and storing materials. Responsibilities include setting up for public events and using hand tools and powered equipment.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of processing material, skills in palletizing, and the ability to make independent decisions. This role plays a crucial part in supporting the logistics division.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of methods used in processing material into and out of the supply system.
• Skill in palletizing, stacking, and arranging items to storage locations.
• Ability to act independently and make decisions using sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, moving, storing and delivering materials and supplies.
• Erecting or dismantling office furniture and partitions.
• Setting up furniture for public events.

Skills

Warehouse work

Palletizing skills

Independent decision-making

Job description

Materials Handler

The Materials Handler position is located in the Logistics Division, of Integrated Support Services (ISS) Directorate, Office of Chief Operating Officer, of the Library of Congress (LOC). The incumbent reports to a Materials Handler Team Leader or Supervisor who provides general oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Warehouse work: receiving, moving, storing and delivering materials and supplies
• Erecting or dismantling office system furniture, shelves, partitions, etc.
• Moving, arranging, and setting up furniture, rooms, and outdoor areas for public events
• Using hand tools and powered equipment
• Examining furniture and equipment for deterioration and damage
• Cutting and installing carpet tiles
• Performing an overall review of completed work for effectiveness, conformance with controlling management policies, thoroughness, timeliness and quality of results
• Acting independently when supervisor, work leader or team leader is unavailable, making decisions using sound judgment and discretion
• Receiving and storing a variety of bin and bulk supplies, materials, and equipment for issue or shipment
• Processing material into and out of the supply system, including tallying types and quantities of items against receiving and shipping documents
• Palletizing, stacking, and arranging items to storage locations considering size, shape, weight, quantity, type, stock number, letter and number codes, and other storage factors
• Removing items from a storage area for shipment or issue, determining quantities, units of issue, and types of items shown in issue requests

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the methods used in processing material into and out of the supply system
• Skill in palletizing, stacking, and arranging items to storage locations
• Understanding of procedures used for removing items from storage for shipment or issue
• Ability to act independently and make decisions using sound judgment and discretion