Materials Handler

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Warehouse Worker within the Logistics Service's warehouse area. The role involves handling and overseeing product lines, coordinating shipments, and ensuring efficient storage and protection of materials.

Responsibilities include developing storage plans, rotating stock, operating vehicles and lift equipment, and supporting the warehousing team. Expect a Monday–Friday schedule with full-time hours and physically demanding work.

Qualifications

• Experience with receiving, storing, selecting and shipping materials.
• Able to follow storage plans and protect material integrity.
• Willingness to work in a physically demanding warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements storage plans and moves supplies between warehouse locations.
• Coordinates incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials.
• Selects storage locations within the warehousing plan.
• Rotates stock and checks for outdated materials; maintains temperature controls.
• Handles delivering and warehousing materials including hazardous, flammable & temperature sensitive items.
• Drives vehicles up to 4500 pounds with lift equipment.
• Organizes supplies for efficient space usage and submits periodic reports.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Job description

Summary

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.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 10/27/2026. DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must possess a valid - current - unrestricted State driver's license - have a safe driving record - and demonstrate that he or she is medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely. Applicants are required to pass agency Government Vehicle Drivers physical examination. Note: We cannot accept photographs - therefore; please do not submit a copy of your driver's license with your application package. If an interview is requested - you may be required to provide a copy of your valid state-issued driver's license. 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. 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; using own initiative to consolidate materials - provide maximum space utilization and protection of material. (*Your experience must be detailed in your resume to receive full credit.) 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; offloading and loading trucks - lifting products on and off shelves - handling boxes frequently weighing over 40 pounds; handles equipment - furniture and materials of an awkward and heavier nature in excess of 100 pounds (typically using specialized equipment and/or assistance of co-workers). Greater physical effort may be required on projects involving the movement of large quantities of products over an extended period including 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 require working in storage buildings - pods - trailers - vehicles and warehouses that may be hot - cold - drafty and poor lighting; work outdoors - on docks - making deliveries in all types of weather conditions during all seasons; hazardous materials may be encountered in daily work activities; will be subject to the possibility of trips - falls - scrapes - cuts - bruises - or injury from the use of equipment; may be subject to conditions that could result in serious accidents; personal protective equipment may be required.

Duties

• Major duties and responsibilities include: Develops and implements storage plans for assigned area(s) and arranges for movement of supplies between warehouse locations Consolidates materials - and provide maximum space utilization and protection of materials
• Coordinates incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials on docking areas
• Selects specific storage locations within framework of general warehousing plan
• Rotates stock - check for outdated materials and maintains the appropriate safeguards and temperature controls
• Handles delivering and warehousing materials including hazardous - flammable and temperature sensitive products
• Drives vehicles - trucks or vans not exceeding 4500 pounds vehicular weight - with electrical or hydraulic lift
• Groups supplies in a logical and easy access manner while ensuring maximum efficiency of space
• Submits monthly reports - status updates - periodic monitors and setting benchmarks
• Coordinates 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 to Friday - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (MST) Position Description Title/PD#: Materials Handler/PD99805S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized