Summary: The U.S. Mission in Uganda is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Warehouse Worker.

The work schedule for this position is:
• Full Time, 40 hours per week

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) following receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position: No

Duties: This standard job description is for a Warehouse Worker who is responsible for safe handling, moving and storage, and inventory of both expendable and non-expendable items. The position is in the General Services Office and under the supervision of the Non-Expendables Storekeeper.

Qualifications and Evaluations

EDUCATION: Completion of primary school is required.

Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two (2) years of experience in manual labor or warehouse work is required.
Evaluations: (This may be tested)

LANGUAGE: English level I (Rudimentary knowledge) Reading/Speaking is required.
Luganda level II (Limited knowledge) Reading/Speaking is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Ability to physically able 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 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 have a valid, current license for class B driver’s.
• Must have had a valid driver’s license for a minimum of five (5) years.

Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.