Printing Plant Worker (Materials Handler)

Full Job Description

GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades.

We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content.

If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you.

This position is part of the Government Secure and Intelligent Documents, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia To qualify for the Materials Handler (Forklift Operator), KX-6907-06 position, applicants must meet the following Screen Out-Element: #1 - Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision.

Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element.

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT below is not sufficient, you will not receive further consideration.

In addition to the SCREENOUT, applicants must also have the ability to perform the following: Possesses knowledge of proper wrapping, packing, labeling, and weighing procedures, requirements, and methods.

Inspects product loads for accuracy and safely moves products through facility. Operates forklift trucks. Reads and interprets work jackets; follow written and oral instructions.

Performs routine operator maintenance and daily maintenance.

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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement to be considered.

Major Duties:

• Checks for property and/or part number, nomenclature, quantity and condition for agreement with accompanying documents; conducts location audits; conducts final checking of outgoing shipments.
• Operates material handling equipment such as labor savers, low lift walkers, riders, and non-riders, and tractors (electric and gas) to move materials.
• Loads and unloads trucks, or other conveyances, assuring that conveyance is suitable and load is properly secured for safe transportation.
• Performs driver's maintenance and daily inspections, in accordance with established rules and regulations.
• Verifies improper warehousing, infestation, deterioration, improper identifications, mixed stocks, pilferage, and similar conditions; reports issues to the supervisor.