Materials Handler (Fork Lift Operator)

About the Position: The Joint Munitions Command (JMC) provides the Joint Force with ready, reliable, lethal munitions at the speed of war. JMC's mission is to support the production, storage, distribution, and demilitarization of munitions.This position serves as a Materials Handler (Fork Lift Operator) and performs receiving, inventories, and maintaining hazardous materials or wastes, and recyclable items. This position is located at the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, which is a subordinate installation of JMC.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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.

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(n) Materials Handler (Fork Lift Operator) ~ without more than normal supervision. Must possess the ability to perform common tasks:

1) Inspecting incoming and outgoing hazardous materials, supplies, and equipment;
2) Operating electric, gasoline, or diesel powered material handling equipment, such as forklifts capable of lifting 4,000 to 16,000 pounds, to load, unload, or maneuver hazardous materials, supplies, or equipment; and
3) Using automated systems to track inventory.

- Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Physical Efforts:
Work is performed on hard surfaces and in work areas that require standing, stooping, bending, climbing ladders, and handling weights in excess of 40 pounds. Hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, side loaders, and other workers are available for assistance with heavier items. Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, and bruises. Handles containerized hazardous materials daily, including highly flammable and extremely toxic substances where there exists the possibility of leaks that could cause exposure to the substance.

Work Conditions:
Work is performed inside areas that are moderately lighted, drafty, and dusty. Warehouse is well ventilated but has neither air conditioning nor heating. Work is performed both inside and outside, a substantial portion of which is performed outside in all kinds of weather. Worker is subject to burns while working with toxic materials. Due to the presence of hazardous materials, both in the atmosphere and on various types of objects handled, the worker must wear protective clothing of all levels such as rubberized suits, gloves, boots, aprons, and protective masks according to the work performed. Work is subject to traffic hazards while operating forklifts or driving vehicles. When responding to toxic agent incidents, stringent precautions and safeguards must be taken to prevent severe injury or death due to a spill or release of toxic chemical agents.