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selecting specific storage locations within framework of general warehousing plan; rotating stock, checking for outdated materials and maintaining the appropriate safeguards and temperature controls; handling delivering and warehousing materials including hazardous, flammable and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; 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, 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm.

Position Description / PD# : Materials Handler / PD01503A

Relocation / Recruitment Incentives : Not Authorized

Requirements Conditions of Employment :

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

You must have a valid Driver's license.

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

You may be required to serve a probationary period or a trial 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).

Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP).

Qualifications :

In order to qualify for Materials Handler, WG-6907-5 position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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 :

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 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. Subject to conditions that could result in serious accidents; precautions will be taken.

Education :

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Placement Policy :

The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members : Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. Financial disclosure not required.