Packer (Forklift Operator)

Duties

• Performs warehousing receiving, storing, issuing, shipping, location survey, inventory and re-warehousing of general supplies and equipment to include hazardous and radioactive materials/wastes.
• Operates forklifts capable of lifting loads over 10,000 pounds.
• Identifies and checks quantities of items against shipping/receiving documents; ensures items are identified by stock or catalog number for warehousing.
• Performs blocking, bracing and tying down of items placed in/on trailer vans/flats.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain and T3/Secret security clearance.
• Must either possess or obtain and maintain a Forklift Certification within 6 months of employment.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license to operate vehicles.
• Position requires the employee to pass pre-employment physical and annually thereafter.
• This is a drug testing designated position. Must successfully complete a pre-appointment drug test and annually/randomly thereafter.
• Must meet the requirements under the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• Designated Mission Essential Position: Incumbent is required to report for duty during inclement weather, Natural Disasters, and other emergency situations and may be required to remain on duty after the official shift ends

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 for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• 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
• Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)

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 Packer (Forklift Operator) without more than normal supervision. I have performed limited packing of a variety of parts and materials. I select the appropriate packs and materials to pack and/or repack items into cartons, boxes, cushioned envelopes, metal containers, crates, etc. - 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 (Screen-out Element)
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Dexterity and Safety
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)

• Physical Effort: Warehousing work involves standing, stooping, bending, and frequent lifting and carrying of supplies,materials, and equipment weighing up to approximately 70 pounds. The heavier items are movedwith weight handling equipment or assistance from other workers/customers. May be required to workat a rapid pace for long periods of time. May require the continual use of hand and power tools.Operating the forklift involves moderate physical effort in manipulating hand and foot controls whiledriving, turning, starting, and stopping the forklift; and raising, lowering, side shifting, and tilting theloads being moved. Moderate physical effort is connected to tasks of motor vehicle (tug tractors)operation.
• Working Conditions: Warehousing work is performed inside or outside in areas, which may be hot, cold, damp, drafty, andpoorly lighted. Frequently exposed to dirt, dust, and grease; to possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises,abrasions, falls, and injuries from falling stock. When operating forklifts, is also subject to injuries orbroken bones because of shifting loads, toppling stacks, forklift over turning or falling throughtruck/trailer floors or from docks. When working with hazardous materials, may be subject toexposure from radiation, toxic fumes, explosive or chemical fumes.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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(n) Supply Management Career Program position aligned under the Logistics Career Management Directorate.
• 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 information sheet.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
• A Relocation or Recruitment Incentive is not authorized.
• Further certification from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing date of this announcement.
• Since Alaska is considered a non-foreign overseas location, statutory return rights for current DoD employees are applicable in many circumstances.
• Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19. For more information on EFMP, please visit the following link: .