Materials Handler

Duties

• Receive supplies through computer input, stocks carousel bins, and makes necessary computer modifications.
• Inventory carts located on clinics and wards throughout the hospital, through use of a hand-held computer.
• Stage empty transport carts for loading supplies.
• Move transport cart to Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) loading area for delivery to material handling rooms.
• Receive and return exchange or all-purpose modules delivered by the AGV from the material handling room and delivers to designated locations.
• Perform all housekeeping functions in all material handling lifts, General Stores and AGV Distribution Systems areas and all related areas.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Moderate to Heavy lifting up to 50 pounds is required.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing.
• This position has mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• This position may require the incumbent to work on any day or shift, including PMs, nights, weekends, or holidays, necessary to meet mission requirements.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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 a(n) Materials Handler ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Materials Handler duties such as organizing, arranging, and removing stock; I am skilled in receiving, storing, and issuing materials and equipment; and using dollies and hand jacks used in warehousing tasks - 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, Specification, etc.
• Dexterity and Safety
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)

• PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires carrying supplies weighing approximately 40 pounds when placing bundles for delivery and pushing heavy carts frequently weighing in excess of 600 pounds for extended distances and up a moderate incline. Works on hard surfaces and in areas that require continuous prolonged standing and walking for routine operations, bending, stooping, lifting, kneeling, and stair climbing.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Incumbent usually works in areas which normally have adequate heat, light, and ventilation. Also, work may be performed in areas of hot or cold depending on the season and at times may be exposed to the elements. This area at times can be extremely noisy due to buzzers and noise from the module processor units close to the dispatch areas. The position requires rotating shits. Shifts are 06:00AM-2:30PM, or 2:00PM-10:30PM, or 10:30PM-06:30AM.

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.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• 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.