MATERIALS HANDLER

Full Job Description

About the Position: This position is located in the Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington. Tacoma is a diverse city nestled between Seattle and the state capital of Olympia.

Tacoma is located on the shores of Commencement Bay, within pristine eyesight of Mount Rainier.

World-class museums, hotels and theaters draw thousands to downtown Tacoma while the shores of the Puget Sound and Mount Rainier inspire outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy the mild climate.

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.

Ability to perform the following warehousing activities under minimal supervision, collecting, receiving, storing, selecting, issuing, transporting, and shipping materials, supplies and/or equipment.

- 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 Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.

(Other Than Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) Physical Effort: Work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching and other physical movements.

Regularly lifts and moves supplies weighing up to 50 pounds; occasionally handles heavier items.

Working Conditions: Works primarily inside but may be required to work outside when loading and unloading cargo and is occasionally exposed to bad weather.

Works in a warehouse which may be poorly lighted, cold, damp, drafty, and may be exposed to dust, dirt, and grease.

Subject to the possibility of cuts, bruises, strains, broken bones and more serious injuries from falling stock and motor vehicle accidents. Major Duties:

• Selects items for shipment or issue.
• Locates items by referring to locator cards; compares identifying information on documents with stock tags, bin markings, or box markings.
• Unpacks and segregates items received, determines appropriate storage location considering such factors as size and security requirements; consolidates items for movement to specific storage areas.
• Issues, receives and maintains pool of specialized medical equipment
• Issues, receives and maintains pool of specialized medical equipment