Wood Worker

Defense Logistics Agency • Bremerton, WA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Wood Worker plans and constructs complex wooden boxes, crates, skids, and bracing structures with non-standard features. The role develops, improvises, and modifies complex and critical construction plans, patterns, jigs, and sequences. It checks difficult items against shipping documents or invoices to confirm identification, quantity, and condition; uses woodworking tools and equipment to measure, cut, and manufacture complex shipping containers; and packs materials and equipment with appropriate protective materials and devices. The position also prepares packing lists and shipping documents and applies stencils or labels containing shipping and handling instructions.

Work is normally performed in a shop or other enclosed area, which may be drafty, damp, or overheated. Employees sometimes work outdoors in fair weather and occasionally in bad weather. The work involves frequent exposure to sawdust and other nose and lung irritations, loud noise, and possible cuts from flying wooden particles, nails, or fasteners. Appropriate safety clothing and equipment must be worn as directed, including eye, respiratory, and foot protection and protective clothing. Approved hearing protection and audiometric testing may be required in noise-hazardous areas.

This is a federal position with the Defense Logistics Agency. The position requires U.S. citizenship, a pre-employment physical, favorable suitability or fitness determination, and the ability to obtain and maintain required equipment and vehicle licenses or certifications. It is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and has bargaining-unit status. The position may be used to fill various shifts at DLA Distribution Puget Sound; a set schedule is specified, but no particular shift is identified.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must meet the screen-out element: ability to perform common Wood Worker tasks without more than normal supervision, including packing materials and equipment and preparing packing lists, shipping documents, and container labels.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain licenses or certifications required by installation, federal, state, and local laws.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license or certification to operate government vehicles.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical.
• Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness determination when reciprocity cannot be applied.
• Must wear safety clothing and equipment appropriate to the job and work area, as directed.
• Must be able to perform repetitive work for long periods; frequently stand, bend, stoop, reach, and move arms; work in cramped or awkward positions; and continuously lift, carry, and use tools or materials weighing up to 60 pounds. Heavier weights may be handled with assistance or lifting devices.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service.
• Selectees need a REAL ID or other acceptable identification to access certain federal facilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and construct complex wooden boxes, crates, skids, and bracing structures with non-standard features.
• Develop, improvise, and modify complex construction plans, patterns, jigs, and sequences.
• Check difficult items against shipping documents or invoices to verify identification, quantity, and condition.
• Use woodworking tools and equipment to measure, cut, and manufacture complex shipping containers with fitted blocking, bracing, cradles, yokes, collars, or other supports.
• Pack materials and equipment in standard or non-standard containers using appropriate wrappings, liners, cushioning, and protective devices.
• Prepare packing lists and shipping documents.
• Stencil or label shipping containers with identification and shipping and handling instructions.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits and eligibility depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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