Materials Handler

Veterans Health Administration; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 77,194,000 - 90,032,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration seeks a Materials Handler for the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System in Tuskegee, AL to manage storage and movement of supplies in accordance with VA regulations and procedures.

The role includes coordinating shipments, operating a vehicle up to 26,000 GVWR, handling hazardous materials, and maintaining stock locations and efficient space utilization within a large warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations and stock management.
• Knowledge of VA/DoD regulations for storage and handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist in storage planning and stock arrangement per VA regulations.
• Coordinate incoming/outgoing shipments and material placement.
• Receive, store and move stock, including hazardous materials.
• Maintain item locations and optimize space utilization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

Vehicle operation

Hazardous materials handling

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

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 $26.94 – $31.42/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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