Duties

Serves as the Fork Lift Operator in a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) location. The primary purpose of this position is to perform duties of a Store Worker (Fork Lift Operator). .

Position responsibilities include:

• Performs a variety of duties involved in receiving, handling, marking, preparing, displaying and maintaining the stock of resale items.
• Involves regular and recurring operation of a forklift and may at store management's discretion, include order writing tasks.
• Determines the amount of shelf space to be used for various items within a department and estimates the space requirements for new items or increased quantities.
• Receives supplies, equipment, and perishable, semi-perishable, and non-perishable resale items in the receiving area of the commissary.
• Verifies shipments by checking the shipping documents, making proper notations on the documents, and identifying any obvious spoilage, damage, overages, or shortages.
• Operates a computer system that marks prices, calculates prices, and determines weights of merchandise.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. National.
• Must meet minimum age requirement. See the Additional Information section for more information.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System or exempt from registration. See https://www.sss.gov/ for more information.
• Appointment is subject to successful E-Verify check. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, based on a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance eligibility based on appropriate background investigation.
• May be subject to a two year probationary/trial period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Work environment: Most of the work is performed in the store display areas which are well lighted and maintained at a comfortable temperature. The store aisles are often crowded with customers and grocery carts.
• When working in the storage area or loading dock, the incumbent may be exposed to hot or cold weather or damp or drafty conditions. May be exposed to differences in temperatures in storing or obtaining items in refrigerated rooms.
• There is a danger of minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes, and bruises, or heat sealer bums.
• In addition, while operating a forklift, the incumbent may receive cuts, bruises and broken bones from shifting loads, toppling stacks, overturning forklifts, falling objects, or accidents with other moving equipment.
• Physical requirements: The work requires continuous walking, standing, bending, or stooping, and using arm movements to fill the store's shelves and counters.
• Physical requirements: The work requires continuous walking, standing, bending, or stooping, and using arm movements to fill the store's shelves and counters.
• While operating a forklift, the incumbent uses moderate physical effort in operating hand and foot controls while driving, turning, starting and stopping the forklift. Strain is caused by the vibration of the forklift.
• COVID19: All Federal Employees must be fully vaccinated by November 22, 2021. Please see, additional information.

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  2. Questionnaire: Required. Preview the questionnaire at https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11897919.
  
  3. Supporting Documents: As applicable. See below.
  
  Claiming Veterans' Preference? Your application package must include a copy of your DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, showing the character of service. The Member 4 copy provides this information and is preferred. Additionally, if you are claiming veterans' preference under the following circumstances,

  • 10-point preference requires a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference, AND the required documentation identified on the form. If your claim for 10-point preference is based on a service-connected disability of 10% or more as determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), you must include a copy of your VA letter (dated 1991 or later) certifying the service-connected disability of 10% or more.
  • Future military retirees must include a copy of their terminal leave request, if applicable, AND (1) a copy of their retirement DD214 [Member 4 copy] OR (2) a certification document* OR (3) a copy of their retirement letter.
  • Future military separatees must include a copy of their terminal leave request, if applicable, AND (1) a copy of their most recent DD214 [Member 4 copy] OR (2) a certification document* OR (3) a copy of their most recent active duty orders.

  • A written document from the armed forces certifying the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certificate is signed. The certification must be on letterhead signed by the adjutant, personnel officer, unit commander or higher headquarters and include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge, character of service, and, if applicable, the date your terminal leave begins. This document is sometimes called a Statement of Service.

  
  Notes for those claiming veterans' preference:
  
  1. Active duty military members who are selected may not be appointed to a position unless on terminal leave or already separated.
  2. You are required to provide your final DD214 upon issuance, if it was not part of your application package.
  3. Within the DoD, appointment of retired military members to a civilian position within 180 days immediately after retirement is subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 3326.
  
  Claiming Military Spouse Preference ? You must be the spouse of an active duty member of the armed forces, and your application package must include the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist AND proof of marriage to the military service member (e.g., marriage certificate, marriage license), AND a copy of the military member's PCS orders.
  
  Claiming ICTAP eligibility? Your application package must include a copy of your agency-specific ICTAP eligibility notice or a copy of your separation personnel action form AND a copy of your most recent performance appraisal AND a copy of your most recent SF 50 or agency notification of personnel action showing your current position, grade level, and duty location. Separation personnel actions do not include a certificate/notice of expected separation.

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  Agency contact information

  DeCA DE East Servicing Team

  Phone

  614-692-3911

  Fax

  215-516-6113

  Email

  DECADEEASTInquiries@dla.mil

  Address

  Defense Commissary Agency East
  1300 E Avenue
  Fort Lee, VA 22380
  US

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Required Documents