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Materials Handler (Forklift Operator)
Legislative Branch
Government Publishing Office
Government Publication Sales, Office of Laurel Operations Coordinator
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Summary
GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you.
This position is part of the Government Publication Sales, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia
Summary
GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you.
This position is part of the Government Publication Sales, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia
Overview
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
12/29/2025 to 01/09/2026
This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Salary
$30.59 to - $32.99 per hour Pay scale & grade KX 5
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Laurel, MD
Remote job
No Telework eligible
No Travel Required
Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed
No Appointment type
Permanent Work schedule
Full-time Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No Security clearance
Drug test
Yes Position sensitivity and risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Bargaining unit status
Announcement number
26-12857290-DE-SLW Control number 853237500
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
All U.S. Citizens
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Duties

• Prepares documents and labels for shipment, manually or by using automated equipment such as computer terminals, software, or bar code wands to read, store, process, ship and or track information.
• Receives, stores, selects and ships general or specialized bulk and bin materials, supplies and equipment; inspects product loads for accuracy and safely moves products through facility ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Operates electric, gasoline, or diesel-powered forklift trucks which are capable of lifting loads weighing less than 4,500 kilograms (10,000 pounds) as high as 420 centimeters (168 inches).
• Locates, accesses, loads/unloads and moves materials, organizes stock in the most efficient way, using load-and-unload skids, pallets, cartons of publications or other materials, high reach forklifts, cranes, or other transport vehicles etc.
• Performs routine operator maintenance, rotates stock, checks for outdated materials and maintains the appropriate safeguards and temperature controls; reports issues to the supervisor.

Requirements
Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• Selectee must pass all preemployment requirements prior to appointment.
• Selectee must undergo a background investigations for a Public Trust.
• Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Selectee may be required to serve a one year probationary period.
• Selectees must pass a physical examination prior to appointment.
• Strength test may be required.
• Physical - Effort: Duties require prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, stretching, reaching above the shoulder, and climbing. A moderate amount of hand, wrist, and arm movements is involved.
• Physical - Effort: Duties require Moderate lifting for objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Incumbent is required to have good eye-hand coordination and proficient vision.
• This position requires that the applicant must have a valid state or District of Columbia drivers license.
• This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a valid Forklift Operator's license.

Qualifications
To qualify for the Materials Handler (Forklift Operator), KX-6907-05 position, applicants must meet the following Screen Out-Element: #1 - Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the online questionnaire. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT below is not sufficient, you will not receive further consideration.
In addition to the SCREENOUT, applicants must also have the ability to perform the following:
Prepares documents and labels for shipment.
Inspects product loads for accuracy and safely moves products through facility.
Operates electric, gasoline, or diesel-powered forklift trucks.
Locates, accesses, loads/unloads and moves materials, using load-and-unload skids, pallets, cartons of publications or other materials, high reach forklifts, cranes, or other transport vehicles etc.
Performs routine operator maintenance, rotates stock, checks for outdated materials and maintains the appropriate safeguards and temperature controls; reports issues to the supervisor.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement to be considered.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Employment of Relatives
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative." For further information visit: and
Work Life Balance:
The GPO offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail, MARC, VRE, etc.).
Background Investigation:
To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully completed a background investigation for a Public Trust. This review could include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Depending on the type of background investigation required, the security process may take between 6 weeks to 12 months.
Schedule A (Disability Appointment):
Documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private); or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter must be printed on a "medical professional's" letterhead and signed.
Reasonable Accommodation:
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process you must contact the HC Specialist on the vacancy announcement at least seven business days before the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
The selectee will work Shift 1.
Additional vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement. Expand Hide additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

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