Materials Handler

Usajobs; Columbus (GA); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Materials Handler to support the warehouse area of the Logistics Service at the Central Alabama VA Health Care System. The role covers planning storage, moving stock, and ensuring proper handling of hazardous materials in line with VA requirements.

Expect to operate vehicles, coordinate shipments, and manage space in a large warehouse setting, with standard Monday–Friday hours and potential schedule adjustments as needed.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required for the position.
• Background/security investigation will be conducted.
• Pre-employment physical may be required.
• REAL ID compliant identification is required to work.
• Seasonal influenza vaccination is a program requirement.

Responsabilités

• Assist in planning storage and stock arrangement per VA regulations.
• Operate vehicles up to 26,000 GVWR with lift equipment.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound shipments and material placement on docks.
• Receive, store, move hazardous materials per facility regulations.
• Manage space and locations for commodities and equipment groups.

Connaissances

Warehouse operations

Stock management

Vehicle operation

Hazardous materials handling

Regulatory compliance

Description du poste

Summary

This position is located in the Warehouse area of the Logistics Service at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System in Tuskegee, AL performing warehouse work. The incumbent handles or oversees one or more product tines, a segment of a large warehouse, or may serve as the senior employee in a smaller warehouse or supply facility.

Major Duties

Major duties include but not limited to: 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. Operates a vehicle, truck, or van not exceeding 26000 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), with electrical or hydraulic lift. 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. 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 arrangemenC of stock and identifying high and low usage ltems according to VA regulations and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm. Work schedule 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

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 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's 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 interest.

• 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.

Other Information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.