Packer (Forklift Operator)

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. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer People with Disabilities, Schedule A 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 Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) 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 an Packer (Forklift Operator) without more than normal supervision. I have performed limited packing of a variety of parts and materials. I select the appropriate packs and materials to pack and/or repack items into cartons, boxes, cushioned envelopes, metal containers, crates, etc. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.

Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Physical Effort: Warehousing work involves standing, stooping, bending, and frequent lifting and carrying of supplies,materials, and equipment weighing up to approximately 70 pounds. The heavier items are movedwith weight handling equipment or assistance from other workers/customers.

May be required to workat a rapid pace for long periods of time. May require the continual use of hand and power tools.Operating the forklift involves moderate physical effort in manipulating hand and foot controls whiledriving, turning, starting, and stopping the forklift; and raising, lowering, side shifting, and tilting theloads being moved. Moderate physical effort is connected to tasks of motor vehicle (tug tractors)operation.

01Working Conditions

Warehousing work is performed inside or outside in areas, which may be hot, cold, damp, drafty, andpoorly lighted. Frequently exposed to dirt, dust, and grease; to possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises,abrasions, falls, and injuries from falling stock. When operating forklifts, is also subject to injuries orbroken bones because of shifting loads, toppling stacks, forklift over turning or falling throughtruck/trailer floors or from docks.

When working with hazardous materials, may be subject toexposure from radiation, toxic fumes, explosive or chemical fumes.

Performs warehousing receiving, storing, issuing, shipping, location survey, inventory and re-warehousing of general supplies and equipment to include hazardous and radioactive materials/wastes.,Operates forklifts capable of lifting loads over 10,000 pounds.,Identifies and checks quantities of items against shipping/receiving documents; ensures items are identified by stock or catalog number for warehousing.,Performs blocking, bracing and tying down of items placed in/on trailer vans/flats.