Materials Handler

Summary This position is located at Bureau of Engraving and Printing, within the Warehouse Materials and Distribution Division. As a Materials Handler, you will perform duties associated with shipping, receiving, warehousing, issuing and storage of supplies and equipment using Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) in the production of U.S. Currency and Special Security Printing allied support functions. Responsibilities As a Materials Handler, you will: Unload materials with materials handling equipment (MHE) such as forklifts, clamp trucks, barrel lifts, hand jacks, electric Walkie Power Industrial Trucks, and another miscellaneous manual and electric MHE. Direct the storage of security paper used in the production of currency along with other security items. Maintain custody of security items pending requisition requests from manufacturing sections. Locate and issue items by using the Bureau Enterprise Network (BEN), compare identifying information on documents with stock tags, bay markings, or box markings. Select stock in the quantities indicated by the document, report's location discrepancies and damage to supervisor. Requirements Conditions of Employment If you do not meet any of the categories listed above, you may wish to apply under announcement 24-BEP-481-P, which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. Physical Requirements: The incumbent is required to walk and stand during the course of the workday. The incumbent is required to hand-carry items weighing up to 25 pounds or place on hand trucks a variety of packaged items weighing up to 50 pounds. The incumbent is required to operate a variety of material handling equipment including forklifts, boom lifts, and electric pallet jacks, etc. The incumbent may be required to kneel, bend, and climb on ladders in order to accomplish the assigned duties. AND You must show in your experience in online application that you possess the knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the duties of the position. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. Be sure all experience is documented in your résumé by indicating place of employment, job title, length of time performing the duties, and the name and contact information for the supervisor. We must be able to verify this experience in your résumé in order for you to receive credit. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing is very thorough. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination or immediate revocation of your interim clearance (if applicable). Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. You must meet the screen-out element Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen out), normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions. In addition, you must also obtain an average score of two (2) for the following elements for this position as addressed through the online question in order to be considered minimally qualified. Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen out) Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Materials Education Additional Information OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is a bargaining unit position - 1594 Lodge 174 - Columbia Lodge 174, International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (Non-Craft Employees) During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: The facility typically shuts down annually between Christmas and New Year's Day. As such, all BEP employees must take leave for workdays during the shutdown period. A one-year probationary period may be required. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position. Pass a pre-employment physical examination. Wear required safety clothing and/or equipment required by the position. This may include safety shoes, hard hats, hearing protection, gloves, masks, etc. Weekend work and overtime, if applicable, will be scheduled when needed based on production requirements as determined by Management.