Remote Loader Unloader Jobs in Ashburn, VA (NOW HIRING)

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This position is located in the Logistics Services Division, Integrated Support Services Directorate, Chief Operating Officer.
The position description number for this position is 253392.
The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.
The incumbent of this position will work a flexitime work schedule.
This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.
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This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION DEADLINE: Referral of candidates from this announcement will be made from applications received by 11:59 PM EST on the following dates:
07/03/2026, 07/24/2026, 8/14/2026, 9/4/2026, 9/25/2026, 10/16/2026, 11/06/2026, 11/27/2026, 12/18/2026, 01/08/2027, 01/29/2027, 2/19/2027, 3/12/2027, 4/02/2027, 04/23/2027, 5/14/2027, 6/11/2027.
The announcement will remain open until all positions are filled or until the final referrals are made on: 6/11/2027.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Duties of the position require the incumbent to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds on a recurring basis. A physical examination is required every two (2) years to perform the work of the position. After an offer of employment has been made and before commencement of duties, the selectee MUST be physically qualified by the Library's Health Office.
The incumbent is expected to maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license from the state of residence and forklift operator's certification.
Operate power jacks and transporters to move heavily loaded skids or heavy objects. Operates other powered materials handling equipment such as forklifts, low lift pallets and skid trucks, to load, Unload, move, transfer and transport palletized goods, boxes and crates of materials and supplies within and between buildings. Assists messengers and/or vendors with heavy hand trucks by using the tram to manage the load on non-level surfaces such as ramps.
Interprets floor plans and diagrams for proper placement and installation of carpet, furniture, and other Equipment. Properly reads floor plans, accurately interpreting legend and scale of plan.
Ensures safe receipt, storage and movement of hazardous materials and toxic chemicals in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements. Must participate in formal and on-the-job training, as assigned, to oversee handling of hazardous materials in accordance with safety regulations.
Receive, inspect, move, unload, store, pack, ship and set out for issue and distribution a wide variety of supplies, furniture and equipment. Handle or oversee one or more product lines and service operations. Conduct inventory reviews, verifying quantity on hand and quantity issued. Report discrepancies to supervisor.
Operates powered materials handling equipment (forklifts, low lift pallet and skid trucks) to load, unload, move, transfer and transport palletized goods, boxes and crates of merchandise, materials, and supplies from one location to another. Selects from supplies inventory, operational, housekeeping and office supplies from a requisition list and prepares those selected items for shipment direct to the customer office.
Operates government-owned vehicles to deliver material or pick up material that was loaned-out or donated to the library. Transports tools and personnel to job sites away from the Madison, Jefferson, or Adams Library buildings.
Uses a variety of hand, manual and power tools, to erect, dismantle, or repair furniture, platforms, partitions, shelving, and equipment.
Custom-cuts and installs carpet tiles to the contouring of walls, columns, doors and floor- mounted electrical and telephone outlets. Rubber nosing and thresholds must also be accurately fitted to the edges of carpeting around walls, doors and obstacles. Occasionally removes carpet and glue and ensures floor is scrubbed and polished if needed.
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Conditions of employment
Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment.
Must include a proof of a valid state motor vehicle operator's license from the state of residence and forklift operator's certification.
Qualifications
Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.
Knowledge of materials handling and warehouse procedures.**
Skill in operating and maintaining materials handling and warehouse-related equipment and vehicles with safety and dexterity.**
Ability to interact with others.
Ability to utilize computer technology in performing warehouse management work.
Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (other than blueprints).
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
Additional information
Although it is the Library's policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay, a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade.
The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.
Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information, please see:Vetting Process
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email ADA@loc.gov. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant's college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application. Certification from health care providers are not accepted. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at 202-707-6024 or email spp@loc.gov. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM.
The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service.
The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement.
Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement.
The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans. However, not all service units within the Library of Congress participates in the repayment of federally insured student loans. Therefore, determination to repay a federally insured student loan is subject to approval by the appropriate service unit.
Are you a veteran? Please indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim. Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. If required supporting documentation is not attached, Veterans' Preference will not be considered in the application process.
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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.
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