Material Handler - Naval Foundry and Propeller Center : Job Details

Material Handler at the Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (Civilian employees of the US Navy, a detachment of Norfolk Naval Shipyard)

Starting Pay*: $27.11 (WG-06)

Type

Full Time, 1st, 2nd or 3rd Shift. This is a non-supervisory position.

About NFPC

The Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) is a modern manufacturing facility that occupies a 17-acre site at the Philadelphia Navy Yard with more than 750,000 square feet of industrial and administrative floor space. NFPC employs a highly skilled and versatile workforce of engineers, trades people and support personnel who specialize in advanced engineering, castings, and precision machining.

See more about NFPC at our website:

include but are not limited to:

• Comparing incoming material to the original work requests and job material listing to verify receipt of correct items.
• Documenting shortages or overages by surveying physical conditions and visually checking/counting the contents of shipping containers.
• Notifying supervisor/shop planner/planner estimators of discrepancy and initiates corrective actions.
• Stores stock items in an organized fashion.
• Submit work request for parts, supplies and materials required to support manufacturing and transportation of assets/equipment.
• Cross reference national stock numbers to part numbers, determine if material is able to be ordered through federal stock, contractor-operated parts depots or local suppliers.
• Monitor and adjust inventory.
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Working from written or oral instructions.

Qualifications Required for the Position

• High school education
• Knowledge of warehousing rules, regulations, policies and procedures (including fork truck operations and vehicles safety requirements).

Security Clearance / Background Check required. Your candidacy is subject to approval and acceptance.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $27.11 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person