Materials Handler

Job Opportunity : Warehouse Worker

This position serves as a Warehouse Worker located within the Warehouse area of the Logistics Service in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System performing work that involves handling and / or overseeing one or more product lines, a segment of a large warehouse, or may serve as the senior employee in a smaller warehouse or supply facility. Responsibilities include : developing and implementing storage plans for assigned areas and arranging for movement of supplies between warehouse locations; consolidating materials, and providing maximum space utilization and protection of materials; coordinating incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials on docking areas; selecting specific storage locations within the framework of the general warehousing plan; rotating stock, checking for outdated materials, and maintaining the appropriate safeguards and temperature controls; handling delivering and warehousing materials including hazardous, flammable and temperature sensitive products; driving vehicles, trucks or vans not exceeding 4500 pounds vehicular weight, with electrical or hydraulic lift; grouping supplies in a logical and easy access manner while ensuring maximum efficiency of space; submitting monthly reports, status updates, periodic monitors, and setting benchmarks; coordinating all excess / turn-ins of equipment and materials; may serve as a senior member of a warehouse project team; performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule : Monday thru Friday, 07am-3 : 30pm or 8am-4 : 30pm

Position Description / PD# : Materials Handler / PD99805S

Relocation / Recruitment Incentives : Not Authorized

Requirements

Conditions of Employment :

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12 / 31 / 1959.

You may be required to serve a probationary period.

Subject to background / security investigation.

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).

Must possess a valid, state driver's license or commercial driver's license (CDL), as applicable, if required to operate a motor vehicle or commercial vehicle.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider : your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications :

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10 / 31 / 2025. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C.

Experience :

Minimum Requirement : Experience includes : performing warehouse work involving receiving, storing, selecting and shipping of general or specialized bulk materials and equipment; assisting in developing plans for storage and arrangement of stock; coordinating incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials; uses own initiative to consolidate materials, provide maximum space utilization and protection of materials.

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.

You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position :

• Work Practices
• Technical Practices
• Ability to Interpret Instructions and Specifications
• Knowledge of Materials
• Dexterity and Safety

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions :

Physical Effort : Work involves considerable walking, pushing, and pulling a variety of carts and materials handling equipment. Works offloading and loading trucks, lifting products on and off-shelves, handling boxes frequently weighing over 40 pounds. Will frequently handle equipment, furniture, and materials of an awkward and heavier nature in excess of 100 pounds. These items are typically handled using specialized equipment and / or assistance of coworkers. Greater physical effort may be required on projects involving the movement of large quantities of product over an extended period of time including, but not limited to, turn-ins, large shipments and deliveries. While operating vehicles, may be required to exert a greater level of physical exertion while backing and turning trucks, operating forklifts, or hand trucks on uneven terrains and uncertain conditions.

Working Conditions : Required to work in storage buildings, pods, trailers, vehicles and warehouses that may be hot, cold, drafty, and poorly lighted. Will be required to work outdoors, on docks, making deliveries in all types of weather conditions during all seasons. Hazardous materials may be encountered in daily work activities. Duties will be subject to the possibility of trips, falls, scrapes, cuts, bruises, or injury from the use of equipment. All types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required. Will be subject to conditions that could result in serious accidents; precautions will be taken. Must possess a valid, state driver's license or commercial driver's license (CDL), as applicable, if required to operate a motor vehicle or commercial vehicle.