FYWarehouse Worker Department of Food and Nutrition Services​/Ad Close

Overview

FY27:
Warehouse Worker (10 mo) in the Department of Food and Nutrition Services. 8 hours per day, 10 months. Ad closes 7/24/2026.

Location:

Gaithersburg.

Schedule:

Full-time | 80 hours bi-weekly. Working months: 10.

• Under close supervision, perform routine manual and clerical work related to the selection, storage, inventory control, issuance, loading and delivery of supply and food items or the delivery of mail.
• Move materials by hand or using electric material handling equipment; operate power material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Possibly operate a light truck and/or perform central mail room tasks as instructed.
• Follow clearly established policies and regulations for processing incoming and outgoing mail, including U.S. mail, inter-office mail, and pony mail; pick up mail, sort and distribute to addressees.
• Work involves moving bulky, moderately heavy packages; handle items weighing up to 100 lbs as required.

• Some knowledge of warehousing and store keeping practices; safe and efficient operation of power material handling equipment.
• Knowledge of safe operation of a light truck and understanding of traffic rules and regulations.
• Ability to rapidly and accurately fill orders, including proper palletization; check supplies accurately; maintain store records and reports.
• Ability to operate power pallet trucks and other warehouse equipment following established safety standards.
• Ability to read, follow simple oral and written instructions, write, and perform basic computations.
• Good communication and human relations skills; ability to learn assigned clerical and mail handling tasks and recall addressee names and office locations.
• Knowledge of the seven core SSPGS competencies (Supporting Services Professional Growth System).

• Completion of the ninth grade required;
  High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Some experience as a stock clerk; some experience in operation of a light truck (required for some positions).
• Other combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Certificate/License:
  Possession of a valid Maryland Class C noncommercial driver’s license, or equivalent; OSHA-certified in power industrial equipment (or ability to complete certification).

Ability to grasp and move heavy items up to 100 lbs; sustained movement of materials.

Overtime, including weekends, may be required.

Benefits information is available via the linked document: