Materials Handler

Full Job Description

About the Position: This position is located at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, NC, within the Directorate of Clinical Support, Clinical Nutrition Department.

Incumbent will receive, inspect, sort, move, and store a variety of perishable and non-perishable good and supplies incoming to the facility.

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required.

However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Materials Handler ~ without more than normal supervision.

I have the ability to unload a variety of perishable and non-perishable goods delivered to a nutrition management department. I am able to inspect materials for verification and condition.

I am skilled in sorting and storing all materials in a warehouse setting. I can move items manually with various types of equipment and with vehicles.

I have the ability to use computerized logistics systems to manage incoming and outgoing materials. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Handle Weights and Loads Ability to Inspect Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Information Management Knowledge of Materials Physical Effort: Grade 4 materials handlers are often required to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time, and to bend, stoop, and work in tiring and sometimes uncomfortable positions.

They may lift and carry items that weigh up to 50 pounds. The heavier items are moved with weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers.

Working Conditions: At the grade 4 level, work is done inside or outside in areas that may be hot, damp, cold, drafty, or poorly lighted.

Materials handlers are regularly exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapers, bruises, abrasions, falls, and injury from falling stock or mechanized work areas.

When working in hazardous materials areas, they may be subject to exposure from radiation, toxins, explosive hazards, or chemical fumes.

Work may require wearing protective clothing such as hardhats, steel toed shoes, rubber gloves, masks, and rubber aprons. Major Duties:

• Receive and unpack perishable and non-perishable goods that are delivered to the Department.
• Inspect materials to verify they are correct and in proper condition.
• Sort, mark, and store materials according to standardized operating procedures.
• Move items manually, by hand cart, by other material-handling equipment, and by two passenger cargo van to designated areas.
• Receipt and track materials by conducting regular inventory reviews.
• Maintain storeroom and equipment clean and in working order.