Distribution Process Worker Leader (DEPLOYABLE)

Full Job Description

See below for important information regarding this job. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying.

Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job.

Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.

The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is: I instruct other workers on less complex work methods; refer to manuals as a means in answering questions related to the duties and responsibilities of the position; and adhere to all safety standards.

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).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Stands on hard surfaces maintaining balance for extended periods of time.

Work requires bending, stooping, reaching and twisting in tiring and uncomfortable positions, many times all at the same time. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds.

Uses weight handling equipment or receives assistance from other workers for items heavier than 40 pounds.

Moderate physical effort is used in operating hand and foot controls when operating materials handling equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed within a warehouse or storage environment that may or may not have air conditioning or heating.

Works outside and inside in 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.

May be exposed to dusty, dirty, or greasy conditions. Working conditions are a normal part of the job and are considered in the evaluation of the position. Major Duties:

• Serves as working leader over three or more employees in accomplishing trades and labor work.
• Passes on to workers instructions received from supervisor and as needed, demonstrate proper work methods.
• Distributes and balances workload to improve workflow or to accommodate unexpected work surges.
• Answers workers' questions regarding procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directions.
• Informs workers of changes in policies and procedures.
• Provides information to supervisor on status and progress of work, causes of delays, overall work operations and problems.
• Packs and/or preserves a variety of items. Determines the materials, containers, devices and/or preservatives needed.