U.S. Legislative Branch
Materials Handler (Forklift Operator)
U.S. Legislative Branch, Laurel, Maryland, United States, 20724
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This position is part of the Government Publication Sales, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia.
Duties
Prepares documents and labels for shipment, manually or by using automated equipment such as computer terminals, software, or bar code wands to read, store, process, ship and or track information.
Receives, stores, selects and ships general or specialized bulk and bin materials, supplies and equipment; inspects product loads for accuracy and safely moves products through facility ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
Operates electric, gasoline, or diesel-powered forklift trucks which are capable of lifting loads weighing less than 4,500 kilograms (10,000 pounds) as high as 420 centimeters (168 inches).
Locates, accesses, loads/unloads and moves materials, organizes stock in the most efficient way, using load-and-unload skids, pallets, cartons of publications or other materials, high reach forklifts, cranes, or other transport vehicles etc.
Performs routine operator maintenance, rotates stock, checks for outdated materials and maintains the appropriate safeguards and temperature controls; reports issues to the supervisor.
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship is Required.
Selectee must pass all preemployment requirements prior to appointment.
Selectee must undergo a background investigations for a Public Trust.
Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
Selectee may be required to serve a one year probationary period.
Selectees must pass a physical examination prior to appointment.
Strength test may be required.
Physical - Effort: Duties require prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, stretching, reaching above the shoulder, and climbing. A moderate amount of hand, wrist, and arm movements is involved.
Physical - Effort: Duties require Moderate lifting for objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Incumbent is required to have good eye-hand coordination and proficient vision.
This position requires that the applicant must have a valid state or District of Columbia drivers license.
This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a valid Forklift Operator's license.
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This position is part of the Government Publication Sales, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia.
Duties
Prepares documents and labels for shipment, manually or by using automated equipment such as computer terminals, software, or bar code wands to read, store, process, ship and or track information.
Receives, stores, selects and ships general or specialized bulk and bin materials, supplies and equipment; inspects product loads for accuracy and safely moves products through facility ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
Operates electric, gasoline, or diesel-powered forklift trucks which are capable of lifting loads weighing less than 4,500 kilograms (10,000 pounds) as high as 420 centimeters (168 inches).
Locates, accesses, loads/unloads and moves materials, organizes stock in the most efficient way, using load-and-unload skids, pallets, cartons of publications or other materials, high reach forklifts, cranes, or other transport vehicles etc.
Performs routine operator maintenance, rotates stock, checks for outdated materials and maintains the appropriate safeguards and temperature controls; reports issues to the supervisor.
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship is Required.
Selectee must pass all preemployment requirements prior to appointment.
Selectee must undergo a background investigations for a Public Trust.
Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
Selectee may be required to serve a one year probationary period.
Selectees must pass a physical examination prior to appointment.
Strength test may be required.
Physical - Effort: Duties require prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, stretching, reaching above the shoulder, and climbing. A moderate amount of hand, wrist, and arm movements is involved.
Physical - Effort: Duties require Moderate lifting for objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Incumbent is required to have good eye-hand coordination and proficient vision.
This position requires that the applicant must have a valid state or District of Columbia drivers license.
This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a valid Forklift Operator's license.
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