MATERIALS HANDLER

Full Job Description

You will serve as a MATERIALS HANDLER of NAVSUP FLT LOGISTICS CNTR SAN DIEGO.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: The ability to perform the full range of tasks including: handling or overseeing one or more product lines, a segment of a large warehouse, or serve as the senior employee in a small warehouse; independently perform a complete range of storage, re- warehousing, and consolidation assignments (e.g.

Placing, arranging, rotating, marking and tagging of items on pallets, bins, shelves, bulk and other storage locations for all assigned product lines); use computer terminals and automated material scanner identification equipment to move, issue, receipt, retrieve data; lay out storage space and establish item and material locations providing for maximum space utilization.

Provide for the care of supplies in storage (COSIS), applying preservation techniques to protect material from deterioration or damage.

Perform material inventories, location audits, and material documentation reviews using manual or automated inventory system; locates material to staging area and obtains required signatures on appropriate paperwork prior to issue/ shipping.

Perform material handling duties, including the use of tools and other equipment (e.g.

hammers, screwdrivers, electric jack lift, pallet jacks), in a safe manner, utilizing safety practices and procedures, and complying with established safety rules and regulations for hazardous materials.

Investigate customer's complaints and deficiency reports and provide identification of causes to appropriate authority.

Operate one or more electric, propane gas, utility vehicle, electromechanical automated equipment or diesel powered fork lift trucks which are capable of lifting loads of less than 15,000 pounds to facilitate loading and unloading and movement of materials; determining proper handling and storage procedures.

I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Major Duties:

• You will perform a full range of warehousing duties with responsibility of handling or overseeing one or more product lines, a segment of a large warehouse, or serve as the senior employee in a smaller warehouse.
• You will be responsible for organizing and coordinating an effective receiving operation.
• You will independently perform a broad range of receiving assignments for single or multiple weapon systems assigned.
• You will coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials with docking area and scheduling personnel to facilitate movement of materials in accordance with priorities, scheduling requirements, and space allocations.
• You will be responsible for storage and space utilization in accordance with command regulations for a specific commodity or equipment group such as general supplies, construction materials, medical supplies, high value items, or electronic systems.