Materials Examiner - Mechanicsburg, United States - US Defense Logistics Agency

US Defense Logistics Agency

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Mechanicsburg, United States

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

Performs a wide variety of inspections, complex material determinations (i.e., hazardous, electronic, chemical), and related tasks in support of Department of Defense Stock Readiness Supply Programs.
Investigates and resolves material deficiencies and discrepancy reports; articulates in writing and/or telephonically results of the findings, including cost estimates to correct deficiencies and resolve discrepancies.
Reviews and investigates customer complaints related to material determinations; determines probable causes and identifies required corrective actions.
Utilizes a variety of inspection aids, technical manuals and specifications, and computerized data to properly identify and classify a wide variety of complex items and materials.
Operates Material Handling Equipment (MHE), including aisle/hybrid cranes, forklifts, stock selectors, tugs, and other general purpose warehouse vehicles, to complete assigned duties.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Must be a U.S. citizen
Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
Selective Service Requirement: Males born after must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
Pre-

Employment Physical:
Required

This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Distribution Susquehanna.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.
Must maintain a body weight not in excess of 300 pounds.

Qualifications:

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screenout 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 screenout element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.
The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is:
Ability to do the work of a Materials Examiner & Identifier (Forklift Operator) without more than normal supervision (SOE). Perform the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision, such as identifying, labeling, and visually inspecting items, verifying stock number, nomenclature, type, date of pack, and level of pack.

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.
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Physical Effort
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Working Conditions
Work is performed within a warehousing environment and outside in containment areas on a year-round basis. Work is usually performed in areas that are hot, cold, or damp. Conditions may be uncomfortable when operating the aisle hybrid mobile crane near the ceiling. May be exposed to dusty, dirty, or greasy conditions. Individuals may be exposed to cuts, scrapes, bruises, abrasions, etc.

While operating the aisle hybrid mobile crane, worker is required to wear special safety equipment, safety shoes, repelling harness, etc.

Additional information:

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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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

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How You Will Be Evaluated:

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.