Warehouseman (Chemical)

NOTIFICATION OF LOCAL WAGE RATE (LWR) VACANCY

AT JOINT FORCE COMMAND, POST-BOX 270, NL- 6440 AG BRUNSSUM

DUTY LOCATION: Brunssum, The Netherlands

JOB TITLE: Warehouseman (Chemical)

LOCAL WAGE RATE Grade: 5

CLOSING DATE: 24 November 2024

The Post Context:

Joint Force Command Brunssum (JFCBS) provides a Joint headquarters to plan, prepare and conduct operations to support NATO’s core tasks, at the Joint Operational level, as directed by Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR).

The Management Directorate enables the full range of headquarters functions through the coordination of services and activities.

The Base Support Group (BSG) is responsible for the coordination of base support operations for JFCBS and collocated entities.

The Infrastructure, Storage and Supply Branch is responsible for managing engineering, infrastructure, maintenance and supply functions for JFCBS and supported elements. 

The Supply and Warehouse Section provides warehouse and supply services for JFCBS, supported elements and ongoing operations.

The incumbent is the primary responsible for storage, handling and disposal of all chemical and hazardous products and waste.

The Warehouseman (Chemical) main responsibilities are to:

Ø  Be primary responsible for storage, handling and disposal of all chemical and hazardous products and waste locally and for all JFC HQ Brunssum premises, and co-located entities, in accordance with applicable Host Nation laws.

Ø  Load/unload customer and contractor vehicles, stocks shelves and assigns warehouse and Hazard yard locations (as required) from suppliers.

Ø  Inspect shipments arriving at the hazard yard and prepares the required reports on property received.

Ø  Process non-stocked items and maintains a due-in/due-out file for items on order.

Ø  Pull property from hazard yard locations to fill customer requests.

Ø  Conduct Hazardous Material Inspections of JFC HQ BRUNSSUM and co-located organizations and agencies facilities to ensure compliance with Host Nation laws.

Ø  Transport small quantities of hazardous material from/to warehouses and customers in accordance with Host Nation laws.

Ø  Assist in the on the job training of newly assigned personnel.

Ø  Assist in Mounting Support Centre activities such as loading, labelling and weighing luggage and equipment.

Ø  Perform general warehouse tasks as assigned.

Ø  Manage bench/shop stock items required for shop operation.

Ø  Collect, deliver and relocate furniture, safes and heavy equipment utilizing material handling equipment and specialized tools.

Ø  Administration of work order requests.

Ø  Perform on the job training as required.

Ø  Support any inspection carried out in regards to hazardous materials stored on location.

The successful candidate must have: 

ü  Highest level of Junior Secondary Vocational Education (equivalent to Dutch VMBO-D)

ü  Minimum 2 years professional experience in hazardous material storekeeping

ü  Hold valid Safety, Health and Environment official Host Nation certificate for Health and Safety issues (=VCA)

ü  Hold valid European driver’s license B

ü  Be familiar with basic computers usage and associated software to control stock, create spreadsheets and generate informative reports

ü  Good English language skills, both oral and written

ü  Good Dutch language skills, both oral and written

Desirable qualifications are:

ü  Chemical Yard Manager certification

ü  Forklift certification

ü  Experience in operating a 5-ton forklift and other material handling equipment

ü  Meeting Electrical skills requirements as per NEN 3140 – VOP (Voldoende Onderricht Personeel)

ü  Manitou certification

ü  Completion of SAP or similar stock and supply related software training/course

ü  Certification in NLD hazardous material handling and transportation (ADR driver’s license)

ü  Valid European driver’s license BE or higher category

The successful candidate possesses following personal attributes:

ü  Good communication skills both oral and written

ü  Service minded

ü  Good organizational and planning skills

ü  Accuracy

ü  Thorough safety and security awareness

ü  Adaptable, flexible – may be required to work outside normal duty hours

ü  Able to work under pressure

ü  Problem solving skills

Please note that this is a full time Local Wage Rate (LWR) position, 38 working hours per week. This position follows the terms and conditions of the employment contract regulations for Local Staff employed at the Allied Joint Force Command Headquarters Brunssum in accordance with the LWR Regulations.

The gross monthly starting salary is EUR 2779, 20 (subject to taxes); maximum gross monthly salary in this grade is EUR 3504, 10. In addition to the salary there is monthly 8% (of the monthly gross salary) holiday allowance, an additional end of year payment (current amount is a 1 month salary) and participation in a pension plan (currently ABP).

An employee appointed for 38 working hours per week will be entitled to 184 hours holiday per calendar year. The holiday entitlement under will be increased based on the age reached by the Employee during the relevant calendar year.

Please note that this position is open for nationals of all NATO member countries however please check via: https://ind.nl/en/work  if a work permit is required.

The selected candidates will be offered a 2-year definite duration contract including a 2 months probationary period. This contract may be followed by a contract of indefinite duration.

The successful selected candidate requires a NATO security clearance before an employment offer will be released.

CLOSING DATE for receipt of applications: Sunday 24 November 2024

Applicants are required to apply electronically through NATO Talent Acquisition Platform:           https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

If your age is between 16 and 21 years or over 60 years please select following option while answering the first disqualification question:

Maybe, my situation needs to be reviewed.

Results of the initial screening for this post may be expected by the end of November 2024. Interviews are planned on the 10 December 2024 and will take place in Brunssum.