Meatcutter (MVO)

Defense Commissary Agency•Camp Pendleton, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the position is to perform duties of a meatcutter and to operate a motor vehicle, driving between the Camp Pendleton Commissary and the San Onofre Commissary. In addition to the operation of a motor vehicle, the incumbent may occasionally be required to operate an electric, diesel, or gasoline powered fork lift.

Requirements

  • Be a U.S. citizen or national.
  • Meet minimum age requirement.
  • Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
  • May be subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify.
  • May be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as required.
  • New federal employees will be fingerprinted.
  • Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
  • May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • Meet the physical requirements identified in the Qualifications section.
  • If you are selected for this position you may be asked to submit the OF-306 declaration for Federal Employment.
  • Works an irregular schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Walks and stands continuously while working.
  • Frequently lifts, pushes, and pulls pieces and boxes of meat weighing 50 to 100 pounds.
  • Resume and supporting documentation must support: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations.
  • Resume must reflect that you are either Part-Time with the number of hours listed, Full Time, or 40 hours per week as your work schedule.
  • Submitting an incomplete application package may result in your not being considered for this position.
  • Submitting encrypted documents or uploading Adobe portfolio documents.
  • Submitting any document that contains a photo or image of you.
  • Including social media links, inappropriate material or content, classified or government sensitive information, or personal information such as age, gender, race, religion, or social security number on your resume.
  • Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or questionnaire responses.
  • Deliberately attempting to falsify your application information, such as copying portions of this announcement into your resume.
  • You must meet qualifications and requirements by the closing date.
  • You choose how you wish to be considered for this position by selecting one or more of the eligibilities listed in the Assessment Questionnaire AND providing the supporting documents for the selected eligibility/eligibilities.
  • You are responsible for providing the documents required to prove you can be considered for the selected eligibility/eligibilities.
  • You are considered ONLY for the eligibility or eligibilities you select and for which you provide all required supporting documents.
  • You will not be considered if you do not select an eligibility.
  • Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

  • In addition to the operation of a motor vehicle, the incumbent may occasionally be required to operate an electric, diesel, or gasoline powered fork lift.
  • Examples of qualifying experience: Preparing ready-to-eat cuts and special orders such as crown roasts
  • Using hand tools and operating powered meat cutting equipment
  • Cleaning and sanitizing meatcutting tools, equipment, and work areas to maintain required standards
  • Operating a refrigerated truck, semi-tractor, or similar vehicle
  • Operating an electric, diesel or gasoline powered forklift

Responsibilities

  • Performs a full range of meat cutting tasks associated with processing beef, pork, veal, and lamb into retail and ready-to-eat cuts for sale to patrons
  • Advises patrons of storage life, temperature requirements, thawing times, and proper cooking procedures of meat and meat products
  • Ensures all sanitation requirements for meat preparation areas are met
  • Operates a refrigerated truck, with a Gross Vehicular Weight (GVW) of 33,000 pounds round-trip between various Commissaries
  • Operates electric, diesel, or gasoline powered forklift capable of lifting loads weighing less than 10,000 pounds

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.
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