PACKER

You will serve as a Packer of NAVSUP FLT LOGISTICS CNTR SAN DIEGO. You will perform a wide variety of standardized and specialized preservation and packing work. You will prepare and process all documentation, special handling labels, shipping codes, and required shipping data for special handling items such as classified and hazardous materials. You will be responsible for container selection, protective devices, cushioning, methods and techniques required in conjunction with size, type weight and security classification, fragility and/or hazardous materials requirements. You will ensure hazardous shipments comply with federal, state and local directives regarding packing, marking, labeling and certification prior to shipment. You will operate material handling and weight handling equipment such as fork lifts, hand lifts, pallet jacks, dollies and electric lifts to transport material to and from the warehouse and load and off load trucks to facilitate the shipping process. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: the ability to perform common Packer tasks including experience using prescribed containers, protective devices, and cushioning; using prescribed methods and techniques for standard packaging and preservation; complying with local guidance to address factors such as weight, type, fragility, or mode of shipment; processing standard documentation; understanding special handling labels, and shipping codes; operating weight handling equipment such as hand lifts, pallet jacks, and dollies; packing materials for shipment by air, water, or ground transportation; using tools and machines common to packing; and using bar code scanners or computerized systems working under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, 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.