Distribution Process Worker (Hazardous Materials)

Defense Logistics Agency • Pearl Harbor, HI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Distribution Process Worker specializing in Hazardous Materials. The role involves a variety of tasks related to the handling, processing, and shipment of goods within a distribution center. Key responsibilities include stock selection, stowage, research, inventory management, material handling, packing, and operating material handling equipment. The position requires adherence to established procedures for reporting discrepancies and ensuring the proper condition and loading of shipments. The role also involves operating specific types of material handling equipment and potentially handling hazardous and radioactive materials. The position is designated as Mission Essential, requiring work during emergencies, and may involve various shifts and locations. There is a requirement for overseas rotation and a tour length of 36 months. The position is located within DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, HI.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities.
• Pre-Employment Physical: Required
• You will be a Mission Essential employee. This requires you to work during an emergency to ensure continuation of essential functions.
• You may be required to work at the designated duty location, a telework site, or an alternate location/facility.
• Subject to Overseas Rotation Agreement, Tour Length: Yes, 36 Months
• This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Distribution Pearl Harbor, HI.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain licenses and/or certifications required by the installation, federal, state, and local laws.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required hazardous materials handling certifications.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license/certification to operate government vehicles.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a valid MHE license.
• Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations.
• Must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying.
• Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job.
• Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.
• 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.
• A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date).
• The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
• You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

Nice To Haves

• REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities.

Responsibilities

• Stock selection, stow, research, location survey, physical inventory, material handling, material examining and identifying, packing, and operating Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
• Receives, unloads and processes incoming shipments.
• Checks accompanying documentation against container or packing labels.
• Follows established procedures in reporting over, short, misdirected, or damaged materials.
• Packs and/or preserves a variety of items.
• Determines the materials, containers, devices and/or preservatives needed.
• Assembles items for shipment in the loading area according to information provided on the shipping requests and checks the condition of shipping containers prior to loading.
• Ensures shipments are properly loaded onto the right conveyances.
• Counts types and quantities of items during inventories, and maintains tally listings during the count.
• Recounts or searches other storage locations to assist in determining the basis for over, short, or misplaced items.
• Operates one or more types of material handling equipment such as standard type forklift with a lifting capacity of up to 15,000 pounds, warehouse tractor, or general-purpose vehicle.
• May be required to handle hazardous and radioactive material.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed