U.S. Department of Defense

Packer (12 Month Register)


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Pay$23.38 / hour
LocationNew Cumberland/Pennsylvania
Employment typeOther
  • Job Description

      Req#: 854905200
      This is an open-continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date of February 1, 2026 . Please see the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for more information.

      See below for important information regarding this job.

      Duties


      • Performs a variety of tasks involved in packing and repacking non-hazardous and/or hazardous materials and items.
      • Selects proper container and methods of packing, cushioning and follows specialized packing procedures.
      • Examines any prepackaged items to determine whether any repacking or over-packing is required, consolidates shipments; and applies certification, identification and shipping data.
      • Applies a wide variety of packing methods and techniques including blocking and bracing based on the search and application of regulations covering the packing and transporting of hazardous materials.
      • May pack, preserve, or re-pack material or items where techniques and procedures are standard and/or require little deviation from established methods.
      • May perform receiving, storing, shipment, and distribution of a variety of bin supplies, materials, equipment, and commodities using material handling equipment to include fork lift, stock selectors, etc.

      Requirements


      • Must be a U.S. citizen
      • Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
      • Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
      • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
      • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
      • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
      • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
      • Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
      • Pre-Employment Physical: Required
      • Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
      • Operating Material Handling Equipment (MHE) is a condition of employment. You must pass the required training to operate MHE. Failure to pass training will result in termination of employment.
      • Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.
      • Must be able to obtain and maintain licenses and/or certifications required by the installation, federal, state, and local laws.
  • About the company

      The United States Department of Defense is an executive branch department of the federal government charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government directly related to national security and the United States Armed Forces. The DOD is the largest employer in the world, with over 1.3 million active-duty service members as of 2020. More employees include over 826,000 National Guard and reservists from the armed forces, and over 732,000 civilians bringing the total to over 2.8 million employees. Headquartered at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C., the DoD's stated mission is to provide "the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security".

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