• Material Handler

    Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (Philadelphia, PA)


    Full job description

    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:

    https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Ho... (https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Shipyards/Norfolk/Department-Links/Naval-Foundry-and-Propeller-Center/ Responsibilities) 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