MATERIALS HANDLER

About the role

You will serve as a Materials Handler of NAVSUP FLEET LOGISTICS CENTER NORFOLK.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is:

I have the ability to perform the duties of a Materials Handler as demonstrated by experience, working under normal supervision, such as:

• Receiving, selecting, storing, stacking, and rotating materials under the first in first out (FIFO) concept using common hand tools and materials handling equipment;
• Scanning bar codes and/or inputting receipt information into automated record systems;
• Re-warehousing and consolidating materials as directed;
• Reading warehouse plans;
• Ensuring materials data is correct on materials to be stored against currently stored materials in the warehouse locations;
• Correcting discrepancies or ensuring corrective action is taken;
• Transporting or forwarding materials from the receiving areas to storage locations;
• Annotating and signing receiving and other control documents, verifying items listed match items received.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.