Fork Lift Operator jobs in Maine

Duties

This position is located in the National Guard Bureau (NGB) Support Services Division, Storage/Distribution Section, Publications Management Center at Augusta, Maine. Its purpose is to perform warehousing duties, which include receiving, storing, and assembling for shipment publications, blank forms, component lists, National Guard Recruiting and Retention advertising materials, and convention booths. The position requires the use of a forklift truck and a motor vehicle.

MAJOR DUTIES:

1. Receives, stores and distributes a large variety of National Guard Publications and Blank Forms, Recruiting and Retention Advertising material, Public Affairs material, and Convention Program material. Receives, unloads and processes incoming shipments. Assembles items into groups based on information shown on receiving documents. Segregates items based on condition, type transaction and routes along appropriate processing lines. Holds material for inspection according to established warehousing procedures, routing items not requiring inspection to proper storage areas. Inspects incoming shipments for damage or discrepancies and reports findings to supervisor. Conducts quality checks for appropriate appearance, quantity, page sequence, etc. Completes and signs receiving and shipping documents. Maintains warehouse location system. Marks and identifies storage locations, and makes, warehouse location changes. May assist the supervisor in developing plans for storage and arrangement of stock in accordance with center regulations, which determines the configuration, setup, movement, rearrangement and traffic flow. Stores, stacks/restacks inventory to straighten and/or relocate materials. Marks and identifies storage locations. Alerts supervisor of materials having serious discrepancies or need to relocate inventory items. Transfers items to proper location, or establishes new locations as necessary. Counts types and quantities of items during cycle and/or annual inventory, maintaining tally listings. Brings to supervisor's attention unusual problems of difficulties encountered during inventory.

2. Receives and processes requisitions from States, utilizing automated database systems. Produces automated reports to expedite selection and shipment of material. Locates, selects, and assembles items for shipment based on requisition, priority, type of material, or picking documentation. Ensures materials are packaged, labeled, and assembled appropriately for mode of transportation, to include truck, airfreight, or US mail. Maintains adequate supply of shipping materials, advising appropriate personnel when procurement of additional supplies is required.

3. Operates and maintains automated shipping manifest systems, updating address and postage databases as required. Selects most economical and time efficient carrier to meet the customers need for the material requested. Ensures proper postage/shipping cost and labeling is applied to each package for shipment. Checks shipping containers prior to loading. Sees that shipments are properly loaded onto correct conveyances. Builds pallet loads of items according to type of conveyance and destination. Ensures loading of materials in such a manner as to prevent damage and expedite unloading. When necessary, transports parcels to US Post Office or other parcel shipment terminal. Maintains adequate supply of shipping and mailing materials to include envelopes, shipping containers, labels, boxes, tape, tags, pallets, etc. Operates and maintains various material handling equipment in accordance with office policies. May operate paper cutter, stapling machine and three-hole spindle paper drill.

4. Operates forklifts capable of lifting loads up to and exceeding 10,000 pounds to a height of 168" or more and other material handling equipment. Operates the lifting and tilting controls and steers the vehicle into position to load, transport, and stack goods and material contained on pallets, skids, crates or boxes about warehouses. Maneuvers forklift in all kinds of weather, in confined places over dirt, wood, concrete, or similar type floors. Drives trucks, which typically have a gross vehicle weight of up to 25,300 pounds, with power tailgate to move, transfer, or transport material for storage, assemble or shipment, on public roads at highway speeds. Determines the maneuver and sequence of loading cargo to achieve a load balance and adequate protection for materials being moved. Operates vehicle through congested areas exercising caution when backing to load or unload at a dock ramp and similar locations. Checks routine items on forklift and the vehicle checklist (such as oil, tire pressure, windshield washer fluids, power steering fluids, gas, etc.).

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Individuals shall complete a pre-placement medical examination as dictated by job hazard. Employees in health hazardous areas are required to participate in the MEARNG Medical Surveillance Program.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs. on a repetitive basis.
• MUST POSSESS A VALID MAINE STATE DRIVER’S LICENSE. This will be verified by Interviewing Official.
• Must be able to pass an operator’s test for forklift equipment up to 10,000 lbs.

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  Agency contact information

  Cara MacVane

  Phone

  (207) 430-6019

  Fax

  (207) 626-4246

  Email

  cara.e.macvane.civ@army.mil

  Address

  ME Publications
  194 Winthrop Street
  Augusta, ME 04330
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
  

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Clarification from the agency

Area I: All Current On-Board Permanent and Term Title 32 and Title 5 (Competitive & Excepted) Employees Area II: Currently serving members of the Maine Air and Army National Guard. (Veterans' Preference will Apply) Area III: Former members of the Maine Air and Army National Guard. (Veterans' Preference will Apply) Area IV: All US Citizens. (Veterans' Preference will Apply)