MATERIALS HANDLER

Duties Summary

You will serve as a Materials Handler in the NAVSUP Fleet Logistic Center of NAVSUP FLT LOGISTICS CNTR SAN DIEGO.

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: The ability to perform the full range of tasks including:

• Handling or overseeing one or more product lines, a segment of a large warehouse, or serve as the senior employee in a small warehouse
• Independently performing a complete range of storage, re-warehousing, and consolidation assignments (e.g. Placing, arranging, rotating, marking and tagging of items on pallets, bins, shelves, bulk and other storage locations for all assigned product lines)
• Using computer terminals and automated material scanner identification equipment to move, issue, receipt, retrieve data
• Laying out storage space and establishing item and material locations providing for maximum space utilization
• Providing for the care of supplies in storage (COSIS), applying preservation techniques to protect material from deterioration or damage
• Performing material inventories, location audits, and material documentation reviews using manual or automated inventory system
• Locating material to staging area and obtaining required signatures on appropriate paperwork prior to issue/shipping
• Performing material handling duties, including the use of tools and other equipment (e.g. hammers, screwdrivers, electric jack lift, pallet jacks), in a safe manner, utilizing safety practices and procedures, and complying with established safety rules and regulations for hazardous materials
• Investigating customer's complaints and deficiency reports and providing identification of causes to appropriate authority
• Operating one or more electric, propane gas, utility vehicle, electromechanical automated equipment or diesel powered fork lift trucks which are capable of lifting loads of less than 15,000 pounds to facilitate loading and unloading and movement of materials; determining proper handling and storage procedures
• Working on own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection

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.