Materials Handler

Full Job Description

NIST's Office of Facilities and Property Management is seeking Materials Handlers to support the safe and efficient movement of supplies, equipment, and hazardous materials across campus facilities.

This role is essential to maintaining mission-critical operations by ensuring laboratories, programs, and staff receive the materials and equipment needed to conduct research, maintain infrastructure, and support NIST's scientific and technological mission.

All applicants must submit a resume NOT TO EXCEED two pages on standard-size paper.

If the resume exceeds two pages, only the first two pages will be reviewed for qualifications or assessment determinations. There are no specific length or level of experience requirements.

The applicant's overall background of experience, education, and training must clearly demonstrate the ability to perform materials handler duties, such as managing and maintaining inventory levels, operating material handling equipment, and conducting physical inventory checks without more than normal supervision.

Applicants must meet the screen out elements and achieve an overall score of at least fifty (50%) or higher AND CDL (Screen-out) A valid Class B Commercial Driver's License is required for this position.

NOTE: We cannot accept photographs; therefore, please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package.

If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your valid state-issued Commercial Driver's License.

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. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S.

Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trade and Labor Occupations Handbook.

If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration Major Duties:

In this position, you will: - Receive, inspect, and store incoming materials, verify quantities and descriptions against shipping documents, and place items in designated storage locations.

- Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment, selecting appropriate packing materials and methods based on product specifications and customer requirements.

- Operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, to move, stack, and stage materials within the warehouse.

- Drive trucks and vans, including vehicles with gross vehicle weights up to 33,000 pounds, to deliver and pick up materials at various locations.

- Load and secure cargo on trucks using proper techniques and equipment to prevent damage and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

- Handle hazardous materials, such as chemicals and gases, following established safety protocols for storage, packing, and transportation.

- Maintain accurate inventory records, conduct physical counts, and investigate and report discrepancies.