JOB ADVERT: Warehouseman

POSITION: Warehouseman

OPENING DATE: January 20, 2016

CLOSING DATE: February 3, 2016 at 16:00

WORK HOURS: Full time, 40 hours/week

SALARY: Ordinarily Resident (OR): FSN-02 / Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): FP-CC

The U.S. Mission in Yaounde, Cameroon is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Warehouseman.

This position is located in Yaounde, Cameroon.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day unloading, loading, storing, delivery and movement of furniture, household effects, equipment and supplies to U.S. Government residences and offices. Other duties include: assembling and disassembling party supply items to include large tents; delivering and picking up cargo at the airport; assisting in arranging items for sale or disposal; taking part in weekly control and delivery of cooking gas and keeping record for eventual billing; and assisting the Receiving Clerk in checking the quantity, content and condition of cartonsor boxes.

Detailed Duties and Responsibilities for Warehouseman

a) 5% of the time

Unloads and stores supplies, furniture, equipment etc… upon arrival at the Embassy warehouse. Assists the Receiving Clerk to open and check quantities and condition of cartons or boxes. Operates small forklift as needed.  

b) 55% of the time

Delivers furniture, HHE, consumables, UAB, appliances and other non-expendable supplies as approved by the GSO to offices and residences.  Assembles furniture and equipment prior to delivery as needed. Assists in selecting appropriate furniture and matching of styles and fabrics. 

c) 15% of the time

Assists in arranging items for sale or disposal. Arranges furniture and other supplies on shelves in the warehouse. Keeps the warehouse clean and organized in order to promptly and safely obtain and deliver requested items. 

d) 25% of the time

Reports to Warehouse Supervisor and /or GSO any problems with the warehouse and its contents, and with non-expendable property issued. Delivers, assembles and disassembles party supply items to include large tents. Delivers and picks up cargo at the airport. Moves non-expendable items within and among offices and residences as directed by GSO.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

1. EDUCATION: GCE “O” level or BEPC or an equivalent diploma is required.
2. EXPERIENCE: At least six months experience as a warehouseman is required.
3. LANGUAGE: Level II (Limited Knowledge) speaking/understanding English and French are required. (This will be tested.)
4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Incumbent must be able to perform moderately heavy work and make heavy lifts at times. (This will be tested.)
5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Incumbent must be able to locate various items in the warehouse and recognize items from oral or written descriptions or sight.

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following document to the Human Resource Office, P.O. Box 817, Yaoundé or via email at: ydeapplicants@state.gov (please, indicate the title of the position on the “ SUBJECT”: line). Electronic are strongly encouraged.

1. Universal application for employment (DS-174) available online at http://yaounde.usembassy.gov; or
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the DS-174