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Materials Handler Job Overview
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/13/2026. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Materials Technical Practices Work Practices 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Work requires constant lifting and moving heavy objects from moderate (45 pounds) to heavy(60 pounds); bending and stooping, twisting, reaching; constant walking up and down stairs and on inclined and uneven surfaces, standing; pushing food conveyors, carts; pallet jack and other equipment that may weigh up to 600 pounds. The incumbent is subject to pressure in completing assignments in accordance with a close time schedule. May be required to operate EZ Go Carts or Golf Cart type vehicles to pull food carts or transport other items. Performance of food service portion of assignment in the kitchen area is often uncomfortable, hot and/or cold and noisy. Incumbent is exposed to minor cuts, bruises, burns or scalds. There is danger of slipping on floors which are wet from mopping or spillage. Exposed to temperature extremes in kitchen areas, walk-in refrigerators and freezers. Incumbent is routinely exposed to chemicals used for sanitation in food service areas. The work requires that employee be outside and drive in all types of weather conditions. There are many times during the winter that the incumbent will be required to drive trucks in deep snow and on icy streets. Under these conditions' driver is exposed to dirt and fumes, gas, oil and to the possibility of accidents while driving or from falling objects when loading and unloading vehicle.