Distribution Process Worker
Responsibilities
- Stock selection, story, research, location survey, physical inventory, material handling, material examining and identifying, packing, and operating Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
- Receive, unload, and process incoming shipments; check accompanying documentation against container or packing labels.
- Report over, short, misdirected, or damaged materials following established procedures.
- Pack and/or preserve a variety of items; determine materials, containers, devices, and/or preservatives needed.
- Assemble items for shipment in the loading area according to shipping requests; check the condition of shipping containers prior to loading.
- Ensure shipments are properly loaded onto the correct conveyances.
- Count types and quantities of items during inventories; maintain tally listings and recount or search other storage locations to assist in determining discrepancies.
- Operate one or more types of material handling equipment, such as standard forklifts (lifting capacity up to 15,000 pounds), warehouse tractors, or general-purpose vehicles.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Tour of Duty: Set Schedule.
- Non-Sensitive security requirements; appointment subject to a favorable suitability or fitness determination.
- Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
- Selectees must have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities.
- Pre-Employment Physical: Required.
- Position may be used to fill various shifts within DLA Distribution Oklahoma City, OK.
- Must obtain and maintain licenses/certifications required by installation, federal, state, and local laws, including a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license and a valid state driver’s license to operate government vehicles.
Qualifications
Applicants will be rated based on the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. No specific length of time or experience is required, but you must meet any screen-out element listed and demonstrate through experience and training that you possess the necessary knowledge and skill to perform the duties at the required level. Emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
Screen-Out Element: Ability to do the work of a Distribution Process Worker without more than normal supervision. This includes performing common tasks such as receiving and verifying materials, loading and unloading materials, packing and repacking items, and reviewing receipt documentation under close supervision.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training.
Physical Effort
- Stands on hard surfaces for extended periods.
- Bending, stooping, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
- Lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds; uses weight handling equipment or receives assistance for heavier items.
Working Conditions
- Works in outdoor and indoor environments that may be hot, damp, cold, drafty, or poorly lit.
- Subject to cuts, scrapes, bruises, muscle strain, noise, abrasions, falls, and injury from falling stock.
- Must wear protective clothing such as steel-toed shoes, respirators, safety glasses, and earplugs.
- Mechanized roller conveyors are a normal part of material routing and distribution.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and may include full-time, part-time, or intermittent status. Contact the hiring agency for more information on specific benefits offered.