Materials Handler (Motor Vehicle Operator) Job in Naval Academy, MD

Vacancy No. 25-040 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $21.18 to $21.18 Grade 6 to 6
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/16/2025 Close Date 8/4/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Naval Academy, MD


Summary

Incumbent works in the NABSD Warehouse supporting units of the Retail Store, Gift Store, Uniform Store, and Receiving Unit of the Material Section, and other like areas within NABSD, as needed. Performs receiving, storing shipment, laborer, motor vehicle, and janitorial duties as required to resolve the mission of the U.S. Naval Academy NABSD.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

US Citizenship is required in order to obtain the necessary Tier 3 Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance.

Duties

- Loads on hand trucks cartons of merchandise of all types as requisitioned by units of the Retail Store and Warehouse and delivers it to respective units. Unloads and opens cartons and removes empty cartons from area. Loads and/or unloads merchandise from cars, trucks, tractor-trailers or other conveyances. Manually lifts cases of all sizes and weights from common carriers, load on hand trucks, delivers proper spaces in warehouse and stacks and stores in a neat, accessible and acceptable manner. Stamps cases with large date stamp.
- Removes cartons from cases and stacks in assigned warehouse bins (such as shoes, socks, underwear, athletic wear and other merchandise) according to titles, to assigned spaces. Packs and seals merchandise in cartons and cases, affixes shipping labels and loads on common carriers for return to dealers. Relocates and shapes for fast and efficient handling. Moves stock within, to, and from receiving, shipping and storage areas.
- Determines quantities on hand by counting or weighing. Assists in checking shipments for errors in quantity and/or identification and obvious damage or deterioration. Occasionally moves stocks in warehouse during reallocation of space or taking inventory. Marks packages with identifying data for shipment, transfer or issue. Dates cartons for first-in, first-out issue. Assists in taking regular inventories as scheduled. Receives stock breakout forms from Assistant Manager and/or supervisory sales clerk fills it and delivers to designated sales section.
- Receives and checks against receipt documents of all types of merchandise coming into designated storage area. Checks stock for nomenclature, stock number, SKU bar codes, quantity and condition. Notes overages and shortages and identifies them from knowledge of supplies received or by reference to retail computer price listing. Performs receiving/shipping functions for NABSD. Receives delivery manifest from drivers of common carrier, unloads freight from tailgate or common carrier, verifies number of items received against indicated on manifest, notes any discrepancies on the manifest, and obtains driver's signature to attest to discrepancies.
- Checks in merchandise received against Purchase Order (PG) by pulling from the open order file the PO, and makes physical count of items received. Records all pertinent receiving data on PO, i.e., date received, condition of shipment, shipping document, and quantity received. Creates supplemental PO if required.
- Assigns Report of Goods Received (RGR) numbers from numerical log for each incoming shipment.
- Temporarily places freight in limited receiving space in order to facilitate fast, safe and efficient removal to proper
department or stack location.
- Prepares claims and/or tracers for lost or damaged shipments by contacting dispatchers of delivering carrier and requests proper forms or inspection for damage.
- Packs and ships outgoing merchandise from Store and records all pertinent information or charge back. Maintains shipping tags on items shipped by unit. Determines the method of shipment on outgoing merchandise depending on size, nature, and destination of shipment.
- Maintains open order file, filed alphabetically by department. Maintains merchandise-receiving journal.
- Collects garbage and trash. Cleans working areas. Sweeps, vacuums, scrubs, mops, waxes and polishes floors. Dusts furniture and other equipment. Empties wastebaskets. Cleans windows, walls, blinds and light fixtures. Cleans toilets and washrooms.
- Operates motor vehicles and fork lifts. Drivers operate motor vehicles, which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight of more than 14,000 pounds to deliver merchandise to the NABSD retail stores.
- Under the direction/supervision of the Department Manager verifies all receiving in master computer by computer data technician by SKU, item description and retail/cost price. Retail price is also verified at cash terminal for all items received and/or price changes. Discrepancies are reported to computer data entry technician/Assistant Manager. Department inventories must be reviewed daily/weekly/monthly, as required.
- May lift and carry items that weigh 40 pounds. Dollies, hand trucks, hand pallet trucks, and roller tracks are used and other workers assist when heavier weight is handled. Heavy exertion is required only at frequent intervals. Work pace is rapid for long periods of time. Requires considerable walking and lifting. Work is done inside and outside in areas that may be hot, damp, cold, or drafty. Exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, falls, and injury from falling stock.

See vacancy announcement for more duties.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must obtain and maintain a security clearance – requires 18 years of age
  • Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required
  • Probationary period: Full Time and Part Time employees serve a one-year probationary period. Flexible employees are employed based on the needs of the business.
  • Must be able to understand and communicate in English

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSAs) for this position are as follows:
**Responses must be included on the KSA portion of the online application**

1. Incumbent must possess a valid state issued driver's automobile license, and have no points or infractions on their DMV record.
2. Incumbent must be able to lift and carry bags, bundles or boxes weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
3. Incumbent must have experience operating a motor vehicle. Drivers operate motor vehicles, which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight of more than 14,000 pounds to deliver merchandise to and from the NABSD locations.
4. Incumbent must have 6 months of experience with receiving merchandise, order fulfillment and/or inventory cycle counts. Experience with NetSuite preferred.
5. Experience using forklifts, pallet jacks, or hand trucks preferred.

Additional information

Note: Failure to provide the required information may result in loss of consideration for the position and elimination from the selection process. Please be advised that applications received after Noon on the closing date listed above will not be considered.

Some positions have special requirements. In these cases, selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of said requirements. Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, complete a pre-hire health screening, etc. All selections are contingent on obtaining satisfactory employment
reference checks.

We are an E-Verify participant. Please be informed that applicants will be required to submit a federal government background check.

As a condition of employment, the selectee will be required to participate in direct deposit as specified in the negotiated agreement.

Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data, and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.
DON is an EEO employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or other non-merit factor.

Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the office that is collecting the applications. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.

Benefits

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Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement, 401K, 401K Roth, 401K Loan, Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be further evaluated to determine the extent to which their education, related experience, training, awards, and supervisory appraisal demonstrate they possess the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs).

Required Documents

Varies - Review "Additional Information"

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted no later than NOON on the closing date via the Naval Academy Business Services website: https://www.usnabsd.com/about/careers/

Online Application:https://www.usnabsd.com/about/careers/application-for-federal-employment-of-612/

Agency contact information

US Naval Academy NAF HRO
Address
US Naval Academy NAF HRO
181 Wainwright Road
Annapolis, MD 21402
US

Next steps

All applicants must submit an application US via the https://www.usnabsd.com/about/careers/website, and will receive an email confirming submission.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.