This position is located in the Warehouse area of the Logistics Service in a Veteran Affairs Health Care System (VA HCS). The position is located at an assigned VA medical facility performing warehouse work that involves distribution and receiving of supplies goods and equipment. This may require the driving of a vehicle, truck, or van not exceeding 26000 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement, 09/26/2025. 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: Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Materials Technical Practices Without more than normal supervision Work Practices 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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 co-workers. - 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. Employees 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. May 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. Position requires a valid State Driver's license or Commercial Driver's License CDL (Screen-out). Incidental operators are employees, other than those occupying a position officially classified as a motor vehicle operator, who are required to operate a Government-owned or -leased motor vehicle to properly carry out their assigned duties. To qualify as an incidental operator, an employee must possess a valid State license, have a safe driving record, pass a road test, and demonstrate that he or she is medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely. Must have an unrestricted State Driver's License Must be cleared (upon hire) by Occupational Health to drive a government vehicle
Duties include but are not limited to: Checks received shipment items against electronic purchase orders and/or other related documentation. Verifies correctness of shipment prior to completing the receiving process. Records/notes discrepancies such as shortages and damages. Directs special attention to time sensitive and emergency requests. Maintains the warehouse in a neat, clean and orderly manner. Maintains the flow of the warehouse by moving, delivering, shelving, storing and inventorying materials and equipment. Handles delivering and warehousing materials including hazardous, flammable and temperature sensitive products. Places items appropriately on shelving, pallets on bins to ensure adequate safeguard and access. Reads, writes, and maintains files of various government and commercial documents to include turn in requests, discrepancy reports shipping/receiving documents, etc. Maintains accurate inventories for all materials and equipment. Interprets a variety of standards operation procedures (SOPs), directives, and policies. Follows all guidance provided by various directives, handbooks, memorandum, property management regulations, supply and distribution policies, checklists, etc. Follows oral instruction from dispatcher and/or supervisor pertaining to transporting, destination, cargo, deadlines and any additional/special instruction when appropriate. Familiar with automated purchasing and inventory systems. Uses forklifts, manual and mechanized pallet jacks, and other loading and storage mechanisms. Understands how to load supply carts, vehicles or pallets to ensure safety and a more efficient process. Prepares authorized materials for shipment (both small packages and bulk). Ensure all items are packaged or palletized correctly to prevent damage. Adheres to all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) operating and safety standards. Utilizes proper safety techniques when handling a variety of material and equipment. Uses all types of personal protective equipment (PPE). Take all precautionary measures in an attempt to prevent serious accidents. Handles hazardous and sensitive materials according to established procedures. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Materials Handler/PD55062A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized