Materials Handler (Warehouse Woker/MVO)

Full Job Description

About the Position: This position is a Materials Handler (Warehouse Worker/Motor Vehicle Operator) with the Logistics Division located at Womack Army Medical Center (WAMC) serving a full range of warehouse functions, receiving, storing, preparing shipment and distribution of supplies, materials and equipment of a medical treatment facility.

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.

You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.

30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian Employee Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

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.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Additional information about transcripts is in this document. 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 an Materials Handler (Warehouse Woker/MVO) without more than normal supervision.

I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex material handling duties within an organization.

I am skilled in operating transport vehicles to deliver materials and supplies to proper locations.

I am skilled operating forklifts to move, load, unload, transfer, transport and stack goods; confirming loads are properly balanced to prevent tipping for safe operation.

I can manage receipts, storage, preparations, shipments, and distribution of supplies, materials and equipment within a warehouse.

I can research past transactions for discrepancies and taking corrective actions when needed.

I can utilize office automation software and logistics systems to store, draft and process medical supply information.

I can manage various precious metals, controlled substances and sensitive items within a warehouse. I can manage loading and final count of equipment prior to shipment.

- Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.

(Other Than Blueprint Reading) Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) Physical Effort: Grade 6 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 8 kilograms (40 pounds). The heavier items are moved with weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers.

Working Conditions: At the grade 6 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:

• Assist in development of storage plans to for effective space utilization in the retrieval and protection of materials.
• Review inventory documentation to identify discrepancies.
• Perform monthly inventory to maintain strict control of controlled or high demand items.
• Identify items requiring special handling and/or storage (e.g. refrigerator, freezer, vault, etc.) to determine appropriate storage location.
• Report violations or perceived violations of safety rules, policies and procedures related to material handling.
• Utilize office automation software or logistics systems to data systems to input and retrieve data.
• Deliver supplies to internal customers and/or restock dispensing containers within a medical treatment facility (MTF) or clinic.
• Maintain accountability of supplies and /or equipment to include proper filing per standard operating procedures, regulations, or warehouse issue and receipt documentation.