Materials Handler

Qualifications

A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. Applicants will be rated based on the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. Physical effort includes considerable walking, pushing and pulling carts and materials handling equipment, offloading and loading trucks, lifting products on and off shelves, handling boxes frequently weighing over 40 pounds, handling equipment, furniture, and materials of an awkward and heavier nature in excess of 100 pounds (typically using specialized equipment and/or assistance of co-workers). Hazardous materials may be encountered in daily work activities.

Physical Effort

Work involves considerable walking, pushing and pulling a variety of carts and materials handling equipment; offloading and loading trucks; lifting products on and off shelves; handling boxes frequently weighing over 40 pounds; handles equipment, furniture and materials of an awkward and heavier nature in excess of 100 pounds (typically using specialized equipment and/or assistance of co-workers).

Work Conditions

Working Conditions require working in storage buildings, pods, trailers, vehicles and warehouses that may be hot, cold, drafty and poor lighting; work outdoors, on docks, making deliveries in all types of weather conditions during all seasons; hazardous materials may be encountered in daily work activities; will be subject to the possibility of trips, falls, scrapes, cuts, bruises, or injury from the use of equipment; may be subject to conditions that could result in serious accidents; personal protective equipment may be required.