Warehouse Worker at US Embassy

Duties

The incumbent is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a U.S. Government-owned or leased trucks, large cargo vehicles or other vehicles.  The incumbent is also responsible for safe handling, transporting and storage of both expendable and non-expendable items.  The position is in the General Services Office and under the supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor (or designee).  This position is characterized as providing support to medium size posts with no Property Supervisor.
Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

• EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two (2) years of professional truck or heavy vehicle driving experience is required.  In addition to one (1) year of experience in manual labor or warehouse work is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:  

• Good working knowledge of warehouse operations, procedures, USG safety and security standards.
• Good work knowledge of maintenance and efficient usage of warehouse storage space.
• Good working knowledge of conducting inventory and stacking of items/equipment.
• Knowledge of local traffic laws and regulations. Knowledge of in-country travel routes and areas is required.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of high school education is required.

Evaluations:

• This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.
• LANGUAGE:  Limited knowledge reading/writing/speaking English Language is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES : 

• Ability to physically be able to perform loading and unloading. Must be able to handle heavy objects smoothly and efficiently. Must be able to able to lift a maximum of 51 lbs. (23kg) under OSHA standards.
• Ability to use warehouse tools and safely operate equipment such as forklifts, hand trolleys, electronic lifters etc.
• Must be able to diagnose and handle preventive maintenance and first-echelon automotive repairs. Ability to detect vehicle defects and report them immediately to authorities concerned.
• Must be able to perform assign tasks in all types of weather, and environmental weather conditions to include at times severe cold, extreme heat, wet or dry weather conditions, and high winds.
• Must hold a valid Nigeria class B driver's license.