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Materials Handler
Library of Congress · Posted 7 days ago
About the Role
This position is located in the Logistics Services Division, Integrated Support Services Directorate, Chief Operating Officer. The position description number for this position is 253392. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime work schedule. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.
What You'll Do
- →This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT.
- →IMPORTANT APPLICATION DEADLINE: Referral of candidates from this announcement will be made from applications received by 11:59 PM EST on the following dates: 07/03/2026, 07/24/2026, 8/14/2026, 9/4/2026, 9/25/2026, 10/16/2026, 11/06/2026, 11/27/2026, 12/18/2026, 01/08/2027, 01/29/2027, 2/19/2027, 3/12/2027, 4/02/2027, 04/23/2027, 5/14/2027, 6/11/2027.
- →The announcement will remain open until all positions are filled or until the final referrals are made on: 6/11/2027.
- →PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Duties of the position require the incumbent to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds on a recurring basis.
- →A physical examination is required every two (2) years to perform the work of the position.
- →After an offer of employment has been made and before commencement of duties, the selectee MUST be physically qualified by the Library's Health Office.
- →The incumbent is expected to maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license from the state of residence and forklift operator's certification.
- →Operate power jacks and transporters to move heavily loaded skids or heavy objects.
- →Operates other powered materials handling equipment such as forklifts, low lift pallets and skid trucks, to load, Unload, move, transfer and transport palletized goods, boxes and crates of materials and supplies within and between buildings.
- →Assists messengers and/or vendors with heavy hand trucks by using the tram to manage the load on non-level surfaces such as ramps.
- →Interprets floor plans and diagrams for proper placement and installation of carpet, furniture, and other Equipment.
- →Properly reads floor plans, accurately interpreting legend and scale of plan.
- →Ensures safe receipt, storage and movement of hazardous materials and toxic chemicals in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements.
- →Must participate in formal and on-the-job training, as assigned, to oversee handling of hazardous materials in accordance with safety regulations.
Requirements
- ✓Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana.
- ✓The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library.
- ✓In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.
- ✓Must include a proof of a valid state motor vehicle operator's license from the state of residence and forklift operator's certification.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 052aee4e-ca00-48d6-a795-a16b05fe6ebf
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