Distribution Process Worker (Hazardous Materials).

Duties

Duties include stock selection, stow, location survey, physical inventory, material handling, material examining and identifying, packing, and operating Material Handling Equipment (MHE).

Receives, unloads and processes incoming shipments. Checks accompanying documentation against container or packing labels. Follows established procedures in reporting over, short, misdirected, or damaged materials.

Packs and/or preserves a variety of items. Determines the materials, containers, devices, and/or preservatives needed.

Assembles items for shipment in the loading area according to information provided on the shipping requests and checks the condition of shipping containers prior to loading. Ensures shipments are properly loaded onto the right conveyances.

Counts types and quantities of items during inventories, and maintains tally listing during the count.

Recounts or searches other storage locations to assist in determining the basis for over, short, or misplaced items.

Requirements

• Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Pre-Employment Physical: Required
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
• You will be a Mission Essential employee. This requires you to work during an emergency to ensure continuation of essential functions. You may be required to work at the designated duty location, a telework site, or an alternate location/facility.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all requisite state and governmental licenses.
• This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Distribution Anniston, AL.

Qualifications

• Ability to do the work of a Distribution Process Worker (Hazardous Materials) without more than normal supervision (SOE): Perform the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision such as: receives and verifies materials; loads and unloads materials; packs and repacks items; and reviews receipt documentation for items received.
• 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).

Physical Effort

• Stands on hard surfaces for extended periods of time.
• Bending, stooping, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Lifts carry items weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Uses weight handling equipment or receives assistance from other workers for items heavier than 40 pounds.
• Works outside and inside areas that are hot, damp, cold, drafty, and poorly lighted.
• Subject to cuts, scrapes, bruises, muscle strain, noise, abrasions, falls, and injury from falling stock.
• Wears protective clothing such as steel toed shoes, respirators, safety glasses and earplugs.
• Mechanized roller conveyors are often present and is a normal part of material routing and distribution.
• Incumbent may be required to handle hazardous and radioactive material.

Working Conditions

• Works outside and inside areas that are hot, damp, cold, drafty, and poorly lighted.
• Subject to cuts, scrapes, bruises, muscle strain, noise, abrasions, falls, and injury from falling stock.
• Wears protective clothing such as steel toed shoes, respirators, safety glasses and earplugs.
• Mechanized roller conveyors are often present and is a normal part of material routing and distribution.
• Incumbent may be required to handle hazardous and radioactive material.

Additional Information

• LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT NOTICE: Title 18 U.S.C., Sections 921 and 922, automatically disqualifies anyone who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime of domestic violence and anyone subject to a domestic violence protective order is not eligible for this this position.
• For Important General Applicant Information And Definitions Go To Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: Information For Veterans Is Available At
• Drug-Free Workplace Policy: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
• You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.
• ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana.
• The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
• 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 that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.