Material Handler (Warehouse)

I.   INTRODUCTION:  

This position is located in the Warehouse Division of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), aboard Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The primary purpose of this position is to support tasks such as managing receiving, storing, scheduling, shipping, transportation and directing warehouse operations. 

II.   MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

  • Performs warehouse work involving receiving, storing, and shipping a variety of bins and bulksupplies, material, equipment and commodities. Work is usually repetitive and involves unloading, stacking, binning, rotating, and marking stock in accordance with standardized operating instructions. Verifies incoming and outgoing shipping documents. May use automated material identification equipment such as bar code, wands, computerterminals, and laser scanners to select storage locations of items being shipped or received. Uses common hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, and pliers as well as hand trucks, hand lifts, pallet jacks, dollies, and electric lifts. Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of the general warehouse layout, item identification codes, basic warehouse procedures, and storage areas in order to place, pull, move, arrange, and rotate items per established procedures. Ability to complete appropriate forms relating to stock descriptions, quantity, unit of issue, and labeling requirements for incoming and outgoing materials. Ability to use a computer terminal. Skill in the use of manual dollies, electric lifts, and hand tools. Ability to identify obvious damage to materials through visual inspections.
  • Responsibility: Works under guidance of a supervisor or higher graded worker who provides general instruction onrepetitive assignments and specific guidance, including written instructions on new operations or procedures. Observes safety procedures for various equipment. Work is periodically spot checked.
  • Physical Effort: Stands on hard surfaces for extended periods of time. Bends, stoops, and works in tiring and sometime uncomfortable positions. May lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds. Heavier items are moved with weight handling equipment or with assistance of others.
  • Working Conditions: Work is performed inside or outside in areas that may be hot, damp, cold, drafty and poorly lighted. Exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, etc., and injury from falling stock. Must wear issued protective gear.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Must have extensive knowledge of warehouse procedures, regulations and policy. Knowledge of supply systems regulations, operations and programs. Understanding of regulations, procedures sufficient to interpret and apply them to a variety of assignments. ???Skilled in communicating orally and in willing to deal effectively with others and to complete warehouse/fixed asset assignments. ???A qualified typist is required.

EVALUATION: Candidates will be evaluated on quality and nature of the experience pertinent to the position.  Application must show sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the full range of duties of the Material Handler.

Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to address the above job requirements and submit them with application.  Applications should include all experience including dates of employment, training, education, or other information that is relevant to the announced vacancy.

HOW TO APPLY: 

Local Applicants

  • Resume should be no more than two (2) pages (required).
  • Resume, MUST include month and year of employment for each position.
  • Include name and contact information for at least three (3) professional references in your resume.
  • If you are a current federal employee, submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.
  • If you are a current federal employee, submit your last three evaluations.

 

Direct Jamaica Applicants

  • Resume should be no more than two (2) pages (required).
  • Resume, MUST include month and year of employment for each position.
  • Include name and contact information for at least three (3) professional references in your resume.

 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYEMENT

  • This position may be designated ALPHA personnel for inclement weather or in the interest of national security and may be required to report for work when other employees are excused.
  • This position is subject to the possibility of working on weekends and holidays, as well as rotating shifts, often consisting of other than normal duty hours.
  • The staff member may be recalled to duty and/or required to work overtime, as necessary to meet mission requirements.
  • The selected candidate will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit.
  • This position may require the incumbent to drive a vehicle around the installation. A valid Guantanamo Bay driver’s license is required within 90 days of arriving on the installation. 
  • This position is subject to a favorable National Agency Check (NACI). To verify fitness for duty, a complete physical examination may be required.

 

SUBMIT RESUME/APPLICATION TO: NAF HR Office, PSC 1005 Box 19, FPO AA, 34009.  You may deliver it to Bldg.2124 (old schoolhouse, behind Windjammer) or E-mail resume to:    mariacarmencita.d.alumpe.fn@us.navy.mil The job title and announcement number (2026-027) MUST appear in the subject line or on your resume. 

Failure to include this information will result in them not being considered for the position. Resumes that contain PII (Personally Identifiable Information such as birth dates, religious affiliations, pictures, passport numbers, etc.) or Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) information will be rated as INELIGIBLE.).

NOTE: Management reserves the right to fill the vacancy by methods other than merit staffing procedures (i.e., non-competitive placements in lieu of, or as exceptions to competitive procedures) or cancel the vacancy announcement at any time during the recruitment process.