Materials Handler

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Charleston, SC is seeking a Materials Handler to manage storage plans and oversee movement of supplies within the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center.

Responsibilities include coordinating shipments, selecting storage locations, rotating stock, and ensuring proper handling of hazardous and temperature-sensitive materials. The role requires adhering to a structured 8:00am–4:30pm weekday schedule.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements storage plans for assigned area(s) and arranges for movement of supplies between warehouse locations
• Consolidates materials, and provides 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• Rotates stock, checks for outdated materials and maintains safeguards and temperature controls
• Drives vehicles, trucks or vans not exceeding 4500 pounds, with 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
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located within the Warehouse area of the Logistics Service at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC, performing work that involves handling and/or overseeing one or more product lines, a segment of a large warehouse, or serving as the senior employee in a smaller warehouse or supply facility.

Key Responsibilities

Major duties include but not limited to: 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docking areas Selects specific storage locations within framework of general warehousing plan Rotates stock, check for outdated materials and maintains the appropriate safeguards and temperature controls Handles delivering and warehousing materials including hazardous, flammable and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 - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Work schedule is subject to change based on agency needs. Position Description Title/PD#: Materials Handler/PD99805S Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.

Requirements & Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $26.09 – $30.44/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.