Distribution Process Worker Leader.

Responsibilities

• Leads three or more workers to accomplish trades and labor tasks; assigns instructions, ensures availability of tools and materials, and monitors workload distribution.
• Inspects work in progress and completed work for compliance with procedures, policies, and instructions.
• Answers workers' questions regarding operational guidelines and provides status updates to supervisors.
• Performs non-lead duties including stock selection, stowing, location surveys, physical inventory, material handling, examining and identifying materials, packing, and operating Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Receives, unloads, and processes incoming shipments; verifies documentation against container labels and reports discrepancies (overages, shortages, misdirected, or damaged materials).
• Packs and preserves items using appropriate materials, containers, and preservatives as required.
• Assembles items for shipment based on shipping requests, checks container conditions, and ensures proper loading onto conveyances.
• Conducts inventory counts, maintains tally listings, and assists in resolving discrepancies for over, short, or misplaced items.
• Operates various types of material handling equipment, including forklifts with a lifting capacity of up to 15,000 pounds, warehouse tractors, or general-purpose vehicles.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Non-Sensitive position; appointment subject to favorable suitability or fitness determination (unfavorably adjudicated background checks are grounds for removal).
• Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Must possess or obtain a REAL ID or other acceptable identification for access to federal facilities.
• Pre-employment physical required.
• Must obtain and maintain licenses/certifications required by installation, federal, state, and local laws, including:
  • Valid state driver’s license to operate government vehicles.
  • Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.
  • Hazardous materials handling certifications.

Qualifications

Applicants will be evaluated based on the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. While no specific length of experience is required, candidates must meet screen-out elements and demonstrate through experience and training the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties. Emphasis is placed on the quality of experience rather than duration. Volunteer experience (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) is also considered.

Physical Effort

• Stands on hard surfaces for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, stooping, and working in tiring or uncomfortable positions.
• Lifts and carries items up to 40 pounds; uses weight-handling equipment or assistance for heavier items.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a warehouse environment, both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to varying temperatures (hot, cold, damp, drafty, or poorly lit areas).
• Subject to potential hazards such as cuts, scrapes, bruises, muscle strain, noise, abrasions, falls, and injury from falling stock.
• May be exposed to dusty, dirty, or greasy conditions.

Benefits

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including health, retirement, and other rewards. Eligibility depends on the type of position (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) maintains a drug-free workplace. All employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. Pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug testing is conducted. The DLA drug testing panel includes marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, MDMA, MDA, and opioids. Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive test for marijuana. Refusal to undergo testing or a positive test may result in withdrawal of a tentative job offer or removal from federal service.