Wood Worker

Defense Logistics Agency • Bremerton, WA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Wood Worker plans, constructs, and repairs a wide variety of shipping and storage containers. The position checks complex items against shipping documents or invoices to verify identification, quantity, and condition; evaluates weight, shape, support requirements, destination, transportation mode, and handling needs; and determines appropriate packaging. The employee measures, cuts, and manufactures shipping containers with fitted blocking, bracing, cradles, yokes, collars, and other supports. The role also packs materials and equipment using protective materials and devices, prepares packing lists and shipping documents, applies identification and handling labels, and cuts and places blocking and bracing in rail cars and vans.

The position is located within DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington, and may be used to fill various shifts. It requires U.S. citizenship, a pre-employment physical, and the ability to obtain and maintain required installation, federal, state, and local licenses or certifications, including a Material Handling Equipment license and hazardous materials handling certifications. Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness determination, and the position has non-critical-sensitive status with Secret access. The position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is in a bargaining unit.

Work takes place primarily in warehouses or other enclosed areas, which may be drafty, cold, or overheated, with occasional short periods outdoors in prevailing weather. Workers are exposed to noise and dust from equipment and to potential cuts, bruises, scrapes, splinters, strains, and other injuries; safety equipment and protective devices are used to minimize hazards. Physical work includes standing, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching, and working in tiring or uncomfortable positions. Items weighing up to 40 pounds are lifted and carried without assistance; heavier items up to 90 pounds are moved with help or lifting devices.

DLA maintains a drug-free workplace. Drug testing may occur before employment and during employment, including random testing for employees in designated positions. Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Meet the screen-out requirement: ability to do the work of a Wood Worker without more than normal supervision, including applying plans, layouts, and measurements to manufacture a wide range of shipping containers.
• Demonstrate through experience and training the knowledge and skill needed to perform the work at the applicable quality level; no specific length of experience is required.
• Complete a favorable suitability or fitness determination where reciprocity cannot be applied.
• Complete a required pre-employment physical.
• Obtain and maintain licenses and certifications required by the installation and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment license.
• Obtain and maintain required hazardous materials handling certifications.
• Meet the physical demands, including lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds unassisted and moving heavier items up to 90 pounds with assistance or lifting devices.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Provide a REAL ID or other acceptable identification to access certain federal facilities.
• Comply with applicable DLA drug-testing requirements; a negative result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the start date.

Responsibilities

• Plan, construct, and repair shipping and storage containers.
• Check items to be packed against shipping documents or invoices to verify identification, quantity, and condition.
• Assess item weight, shape, support needs, destination, transportation mode, and handling requirements to select appropriate packaging.
• Measure, cut, and manufacture shipping containers with fitted blocking, bracing, cradles, yokes, collars, and other supports.
• Pack materials and equipment in standard or non-standard containers using appropriate protective materials and devices.
• Prepare packing lists and shipping documents, and apply shipping and handling stencils or labels.
• Cut precision blocking and bracing materials and place them in rail cars and vans to protect shipments.

Benefits

• Federal employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants should contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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