Materials Examiner and Identifier; fork Lift Operator

The primary purpose of this position is to perform work involved in the identification, examination, classification, acceptance, and disposition of complex categories of materials and equipment. The position requires the use of fork lift trucks.

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

• 1 Knowledge of a wide range of materials, complete equipment items, technical components, parts, and commodities. Knowledge of warehousing or property reutilization and disposal procedures and plans, computerized listings/programs, and demilitarization procedures.
• 2. Knowledge of safety and security practices and procedures. Knowledge of procedures, supply catalogs, technical manuals, and equipment drawings required for product and equipment verification.
• 3. Skill in using measuring devices, such as depth, thread, and wire gauges and calipers, to determine adherence to contract specification. Skill in using a wide variety of tools, such as hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, and cutting torches, to disassemble equipment as necessary for component identification, serviceability determination, and demilitarization.
• 4. Skill in operating one or more electric, diesel, gasoline, or LPG fork lift trucks with a capacity of less than 10,000pounds and a lift reach of up to 168 inches to move, stack, unstack, load, and unload materials in and about warehouses, storage areas, loading docks, and vehicles.
• 5. Ability to interpret and apply technical manuals, drawings, blueprints, operating manuals, and complex equipment and subjective materials specifications when examining, identifying, verifying, and moving incoming and outgoing materials, such as aircraft engine assemblies, computers, and transmitter and radio assemblies, at point of warehouse receipt or shipment.
• 6. Ability to disassemble equipment where necessary and identify and process many items requiring special handling, such as strategic and precious metals, hazardous materials, and electronic equipment, by performing chemical tests, employing appropriate safety procedures, and testing electronic equipment. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Physical Effort:
The work requires moderate to heavy lifting when moving material by hand or handtruck; walking and standing for prolonged periods of time; and bending, stooping, and pushing and pulling heavy material along conveyor lines. Moderate physical effort is required to operate hand and foot controls while driving, turning, or starting the forklift trucks and raising, lowering, and tilting loads being moved.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed inside in a warehouse environment and outside in containment areas on year-round basis. Subject to cuts, bruises, abrasions, and scrapes in moving or handling materials and equipment, shifting loads, and to hazards involved in working in proximity to moving equipment such as fork lifts, trucks, cranes, and conveyor lines. When handling hazardous materials, protective equipment is provided.

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.