FY27: Warehouse Worker (10 mo), Department of Food and Nutrition Services, 8hrs/10mos, Ad Closes 7/24/2026
Summary Description:
Under close supervision, performs routine manual and clerical work in the selection, storage, inventory control, issuance, loading and delivery of supply and food items or in the delivery of mail. Work involves continuous moving of materials by hand or electric material handling equipment. Work requires the safe and efficient operation of electric material handling equipment. Some positions in this classification may require operation of a light truck and/or performing central mail room work in accordance with specific instructions. Work of this class requires following clearly established policies and regulations governing the processing of incoming and outgoing mail, including U.S. mail, inter-office mail, and pony mail. Work involves picking up mail from the post office, and sorting and distributing to addressees. Workers operate automobiles and vans, mail handling equipment, and push carts. Work requires considerable moving of bulky, moderately heavy packages. Physical Demands: Ability to grasp and move heavy items weighing up to 100 lbs. and to perform work requiring almost continuous moving of materials. Special Requirements: Ability to work overtime, including weekends.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Some knowledge of warehousing and storekeeping practices and procedures. Knowledge of the safe and efficient operation of power material handling equipment. Knowledge of the safe and efficient operation of a light truck, traffic rules and regulations. Ability to rapidly and accurately fill orders, including proper palletization of product. Ability to check supplies and other materials rapidly and accurately. Ability to keep ample store records and reports. Ability to operate power pallet trucks and other warehouse equipment in accordance with established safety standards. Ability to read, follow simple oral and written instructions, write, and make computations at the level required by the position duties. Skill in the operation of a light truck under all types of weather conditions required for some positions. Good communication and human relations skills. Some knowledge of modem office practices and procedures. Ability to learn assigned clerical and mail handling tasks readily and to follow prescribed routines. Ability to learn, recognize and recall names of addressees in the central offices and to match names to their office locations. Skill in processing and sorting large quantities of inter-office and incoming U.S. mail. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).
Education Training Experience:
Completion of the ninth grade required. High School or GED diploma preferred. Some experience as a stock clerk. Some experience in the operation of a light truck required for some positions. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.Certificate License:Possession of a valid Maryland Class C noncommercial driver^s license, or equivalent. Completion or ability to complete an OSHA approved certification program on operation of power industrial equipment.
Job: Supply Services
Job Grade: 9 Senior Qualified
Organization: Offices
Primary Location: Gaithersburg
Schedule: Full-time | 1.000 (80 hours bi-weekly)
Working Months: 10
Shift: Day Job
Job Posting: Jul 15, 2026, 3:59:47 PM - Jul 24, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
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