What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Handler position at U.S. Government Publishing Office?
GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you. This position is part of the Government Secure and Intelligent Documents, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia but the positions are located in Pueblo, CO. Duties Perform various material handling tasks such as packaging, labeling, shipping, weighing, loading/unloading, and operating machinery related to warehouse operations. Operate material handling equipment such as high lift fork truck, labor savers, low lift walkers, to load/unload trucks, stack, warehouse, and remove boxes, crates, packages, pallets of finished product exercising care. Receive incoming/outgoing shipments including new procurement, receipts. Accomplish warehousing and in-storage maintenance of bulk stock, including stacking, palletizing, material handling, unpacking, minor care and preservation. Load and unload trucks, or other conveyances, assuring that conveyance is suitable and load is properly secured for safe transportation. Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship is Required. Selectee must pass all preemployment requirements prior to appointment. Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance. Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service. Selectee may be required to serve a one year probationary period. Selectee must undergo a background investigation for a secret clearance. Selectees must pass a physical examination prior to appointment. Strength test may be required. Physical - Effort: Duties require prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, stretching, reaching above the shoulder, and climbing. A moderate amount of hand, wrist, and arm movements is involved. Physical - Effort: Duties require Moderate lifting is required for objects weighing up to 80 pounds. Applicant is required to have good eye-hand coordination and proficient vision. Working Conditions: Work is performed in a warehouse environment with exposure to varying temperatures and noise in a well-lighted, heated and ventilated area. Working Conditions: Exposure to low frequency noise generated by bindery equipment. The work is performed indoors, with no exposure to excessive heat or cold. This is a drug testing position.
