Materials Handler

Warehouse Worker

This position serves as a Warehouse Worker located within the Receiving / Distribution area of the Logistics Service in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System performing work that involves receiving, storing, selecting, and shipping general and / or specialized bulk and bin materials and equipment. Responsibilities include :

• Receiving, storing, and shipping bin and bulk supplies, materials, and equipment
• Preparing shipping and inventory documents for manual or automated inventory systems
• Selecting specific storage locations within the framework of the general warehousing plan
• Rotating stock, checking for outdated materials, and maintaining appropriate safeguards and temperature controls
• Handling delivering and warehousing materials including hazardous, flammable, and temperature sensitive products
• Participating in conducting inventory of stock on hand and communicating discrepancies
• Ensuring products and shelving are marked with corresponding identification numbers
• Loading and unloading shipments from trucks and other material conveyances
• Making off-site deliveries in motor vehicles typically with a gross weight of less than 4500 pounds
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Work Schedule : Monday thru Friday, 7 : 30am-4 : 00pm

Position Description / PD# : Materials Handler / PD99806S

Relocation / Recruitment Incentives : Not Authorized

Requirements Conditions of Employment :

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Qualifications :

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11 / 13 / 2025.

Experience :

A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT : Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements :

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions :

Physically, the Materials Hander is expected to be able to meet the following functional requirements :

Education

Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave : Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6, or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.