STORE WORKER (FORK LIFT OPERATOR)

Summary

This is an open continuous announcement. The initial cut off date will be two weeks after the open date, after this date additional referral lists will be created as vacancies become available. If you are referred and not selected or receive a letter indicating, you were ineligible because of missing documents you must complete a new application package for this vacancy to receive further consideration. This announcement may be used to fill full-time or part-time work schedules.

Duties

• Organizes proper display areas for merchandise within the commissary.
• Receives supplies, equipment, and perishable, semi-perishable, and non-perishable resale items in the receiving area of the commissary.
• Operate a forklift capable of lifting loads weighing less than 10,000 pounds as high as 168inches.
• Replenishes depleted shelf stock with incoming items or by obtaining stock from the storage area and transporting to shelving or display areas.
• Arranges stock on shelves or display counters in a neat and orderly manner, by commodity, brand, and size, and rotates stock on basis of pull dates and freshness.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying to OCONUS Positions Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Excepted Service Overseas Family Member Appointment Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Store Worker (Fork Lift Operator) without more than normal supervision. The ability to perform common Store Worker (Fork Lift Operator) tasks such as organize proper display areas for merchandise within the store and determine the amount of shelf space to be used for various items and estimate the space requirements for new items or increased quantities receiving general guidance on where and how to identify items to be received, stored, and maintained. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability To Do The Work Of The position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Physical Effort: The work requires continuous walking, standing, bending, or stooping, and using arm movements to fill the store's shelves and counters. The incumbent frequently lifts or moves heavy boxes or crates weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally over 50 pounds. While operating a forklift, the incumbent uses moderate physical effort in operating hand and foot controls while driving, turning, starting, and stopping the forklift and raising, lowering, and tilting loads being moved. Strain is caused by the vibration of the forklift. Working Conditions: Most of the work is performed in the store display areas which are well lighted and maintained at a comfortable temperature. The store aisles are often crowded with customers and grocery carts. When working in the storage area or loading dock, the incumbent may be exposed to hot or cold weather or damp or drafty conditions. May be exposed to differences in temperatures in storing or o…

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.