Materials Handler

Major Duties:

• Assists in developing plans for storage and arrangement of stock in accordance with VA regulations and requirements that determine the configuration setup movement rearrangement and traffic flow.
• In a large warehouse facility manages space and storage in accordance with VA regulations for a specific commodity or equipment group such as general supplies construction materials medical supplies and high value items.
• In a small warehouse facility undertakes the full spectrum of warehouse functions with responsibility for laying out storage space establishing item locations determining organization and arrangement of stock and identifying high and low usage items according to VA regulations and procedures.
• As required operates a vehicle truck or van not exceeding 26000 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) with electrical or hydraulic lift.
• Works on own initiative to consolidate materials and provide maximum space utilization and protection of materials. - Coordinates incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials on the docking area which may require scheduling personnel to facilitate movement of materials in accordance with priorities scheduling requirements and space allocations.
• Receives stores and moves hazardous and toxic materials and substances such as certain types of chemicals or radioactive materials in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements.
• May serve as a senior member of a warehouse project team of materials handlers involved in special projects such as conversion of the warehouse from a manual to an automated system relocating a major commodity or equipment group or setting up a new commodity group area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8 - 4:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Materials Handler/PD99805-S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• Driver License
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public 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 or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 09/14/2026.

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/Working Conditions:

• 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 encounter 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 drivers license or commercial drivers license (CDL) as applicable if required to operate a motor vehicle or commercial vehicle.