Store Worker

Defense Commissary Agency; Lakehurst (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Commissary Agency in the United States is seeking a Store Worker (Fork Lift Operator) to perform duties of receiving, handling, preparing, displaying and maintaining stock levels. The role involves the regular and recurring operation of an electric, diesel, or gasoline powered forklift.

Applicants should have the ability to work safely, assist customers with item locations, and rotate stock as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of stock turnover, shelf space allocation and customer preferences.
• Knowledge of location of items to assist customers and safe handling.
• Experience in preparing, arranging, or stacking items and rotating stock.

Responsibilities

• Receive, handle, prepare, display and maintain stock levels.
• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Assist customers with item locations and stock inquiries.

Skills

Forklift operation

Stock turnover

Customer preferences

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Store Worker (Fork Lift Operator) Position is located at any commissary within the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) system, and the primary purpose of the position is to perform duties of a Store Worker (Fork Lift Operator). Duties involved in receiving, handling, preparing, displaying and maintaining the stock levels. The work involves the regular and recurring operation of an electric, diesel, or gasoline powered Fork Lift

Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

You must meet qualifications and requirements by the closing date. Per the OPM Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, how you gained the skill and/or knowledge or the length of time you have spent in this line of work is not as important as what you can do and that you have the required ability or potential to successfully perform the duties of this position. Your resume should show your specific knowledge, skill, and abilities for this position in relation to each of the elements being measured.

Examples of qualifying experience:

• Knowledge of stock turnover, shelf space allocation and customer preferences.
• Knowledge of brand names and sizes of grocery items or of the kinds and varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables to ensure the proper care and handling of certain items.
• Knowledge of location of items to assist customers, work practices to prepare, arrange or stack items together while maintaining safety for patrons and other employees.
• Preparing, arranging, or stacking items together for safety and neatness; rotating old stock.
• Operating a forklift.

You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Physical Requirements:

1. (1) Walking, standing, bending, or stooping, and using arm movements to fill the store's shelves and counters.
2. (2) Lifts or moves heavy boxes or crates weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally over 50 pounds. While operating a forklift, the incumbent uses moderate physical effort in operating hand and foot You will attest to your ability to perform these physical requirements in the Questionnaire.

As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate what you can do against what the work requires (job element method). This job has one critical element, called the screen-out element (SOE). The SOE addresses the critical knowledge, skill, and abilities essential to satisfactory job performance. Applicants who clearly fail to meet the lowest acceptable requirement in the SOE are rated ineligible and receive no further consideration.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Nonexempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Obligated Position: No Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met.

Work environment:

Most of the work is performed in the store display areas which are well lighted and maintained at a comfortable temperature. When working in the storage area or loading dock, the incumbent may be exposed to hot or cold weather or damp or drafty conditions. May be exposed to differences in temperatures in storing or obtaining items in refrigerated rooms.

Telework eligible: No Remote work eligible: No