Materials Handler (Forklift Operator/Motor Vehicle Operator)

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 (Forklift Operator/Motor Vehicle Operator) ~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform common duties which include receiving recyclable materials.

Sort recyclable materials by category. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Work requires extremely heavy physical effort on a continuous basis to lift and carry boxes and items that weigh up to 80 - 100 pounds and more with assistance, and to lift and carry items and similar weights in cramped work areas.

Incumbent uses heavy physical effort to load and sort materials by category and work to compress and assemble bales of materials which requires standing, stooping, bending, and working in tiring positions, and lifting and carrying items and containers to lift and move bales and boxes of objects that weigh up to 80 - 100 pounds. May be required to work at a rapid pace for prolonged periods.

01Working Conditions

Incumbent performs work inside and outside with exposure to all weather conditions, works around recycling and baling machine areas and loading docks, and in warehouses with exposure to dust and dirt. Work involves exposure to bruises and serious cuts requiring safety procedures and protective safety equipment. Mishandling of equipment may result in serious injuries. Requires safety equipment such as earplugs, safety shoes, and gloves.

Verifies received materials are recyclable and contaminant free; brings discrepancies to attention of supervisor.,Incumbent loads materials on conveyor belts into baling machine and sorts various commodities of recyclable materials by category.,Selects and sets up proper storage areas for items within the general warehousing plan considering size, shape, and quantity.,Operates gasoline/diesel powered forklift with capacity up to 10,000 lbs or a skid loader for loading, unloading, relocating and palletizing commodities and materials.,Operates vehicles up to 1-ton capacity to transport materials on and off the installation in completing recycle processing duties to either deliver or pick up materials.