FULL & PART TIME PACKERS NEEDED

The primary purpose of this position is to provide packing and repacking support in the preparation of items and equipment for storage and shipment via various modes of transportation.

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• Performs a wide variety of standard and specialized preservations and/or packing and repacking work. Uses various protective/cushioning techniques for custom packing of a variety of items including hazardous materials to ensure safe and damage free movement.
• Uses and maintains various types of equipment, such as packaging and preservations equipment, heat sealers, shrink wrapper, and stapling machine.
• Performs duties and operates equipment in a safe manner, utilizing safety practices and procedures, and complying with established safety rules and regulations.
• Operates one or more electric, LPG, or diesel powered forklift trucks which are capable of lifting loads of up to 10,000 pounds as high as 168 inches o facilitate loading and unloading duties.

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Males must be registered for Selective Service, see

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period

Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest

The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays

May be required to be certified for working with and/or removing hazardous materials

Requires frequent lifting and carrying of parts, equipment, and packed containers that weigh up to 70 pounds. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-7000 Packing And Processing Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is ability to do the work of a WG-7002 PACKER without more than normal supervision.

Knowledge of a variety of standard and specialized preservation, packing, processing methods and techniques; packing containers; and cushioning, packing, and preservation materials.

Skill in the use of packaging and preservation equipment, preservatives, and specialized processes including heat sealers, shrink wraps, foam-in-place packaging, electro-sensitive discharge materials handling, and sensitive/classified material handling as well as desiccants, preservative oils, and cleaning solvents.

Skill in the use of manual or computerized equipment to access regulatory and shipping databases for instructions regarding packing, shipping, and labeling of national and international shipments.

Skill and dexterity to safely operate handlifts, pallet jacks, dollies, and warehouse platform lifts.

Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Requires frequent lifting and carrying of parts, equipment, and packed containers that weigh up to 70 pounds.

May be exposed to noxious fumes, skin irritants, and flammable chemicals as a result of working with packing foams, various types of preservatives, or other hazards from hazardous cargo.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. Help

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.