Meatcutting Worker - Fort Belvoir, United States - US Defense Commissary Agency

US Defense Commissary Agency

Verified Company

Fort Belvoir, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Duties:

Position responsibilities include:

Assist journeyman meat cutters by performing the simpler tasks when processing beef, pork, veal, and lamb into retail and ready to eat cuts for sale to patrons.
Tray, wrap, weigh, and price cuts using automatic or manual wrapping machines.
Ensure correct prices by referencing price lists.
Replenish stock in display cases and rotates product to ensure wholesomeness.
Use, clean, maintain, and sharpens a variety of hand tools and power equipment.
Clean and sanitize work area to maintain required standards of cleanliness and sanitation.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Be a U.S. citizen or national. Applicants with a Permanent Resident Card are authorized to live and work in the U.S. but are not eligible for employment in positions requiring U.S. citizenship. If selected, proof of citizenship is required.
Meet minimum age requirement. See the Additional Information section for more information.
Males born after must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
Have salary paid through direct deposit.
Meet the physical requirements identified in the Qualifications section.

Qualifications:

You must meet qualifications and requirements by the closing date. Per the OPM Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, how you gained the skill and/or knowledge or the length of time you have spent in this line of work is not as important as what you can do and that you have the required ability or potential to successfully perform the duties of this position. Your resume should show your specific knowledge, skill, and abilities for this position in relation to each of the elements being measured.

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Examples of qualifying experience:

Working in the retail meat department traying, wrapping and weighing meat for sale to patrons. Cutting, trimming and boning meat. Using hand tools and operating powered meat cutting equipment.

You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

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Physical requirements:(1) Works is areas where the temperature ranges from minus 10 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. (2) Walks and stands continuously while working. Frequently lifts, pushes, and pulls pieces and bulk boxes of meatweighing 50 to 100 pounds. Hand trucks and dollies are available and used to move heavy items. You will attest to your ability to perform these physical requirements in the Questionnaire.

Dexterity and Safety
Hand Tool Use and Maintenance
Interpret instructions, specifications, etc.
Materials
Power Tool Use and Maintenance
Screen-Out Element (SOE)
Technical Practices
Work Practices

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non Exempt

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Bargaining Unit Status: Covered

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Obligated Position: No

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Reemployed Annuitants Considered**: No, DoD criteria not met.
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Work environment: Works in an area where the temperature does not exceed 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Majority of work is performed in areas which are well lighted and ventilated. Occasionally exposed to temperatures as low as minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit when transferring items to and from freezer rooms. Cold weather clothing, protective equipment, and special clothes (metal mesh apron, gloves, safety shoes, etc.) are provided. Subject to cuts and injuries from knives and power equipment and danger of falling on wet, slippery floors. Subject to injury from lifting heavy objects. May occasionally work outdoors in receiving meat products.

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Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: No

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Telework eligible: No

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Remote work eligible: No

Education:

You may not use education to qualify for this position.

Additional information:

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace be free of illegal drugs and prohibits the use of illegal drugs both on and off duty by federal employees.

As a reminder, Marijuana is still classified as an illegal drug by the federal government and is prohibited for use by federal employees even if such use is legal in the state when the federal employee resides and/or works.

The Defense Commissary Agency is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace where the use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and may result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Upon first appointment to a civilian position in the Federal government, you are entitled only to the lowest step (Step 1) of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this announcement does not suggest or convey an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
The minimum age requirement is generally 18 years. Employing those under 18 may be possible under cer