Materials Handler

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Material Handler for the Environmental Management Service in Manchester, NH. The role involves driving, physical labor, and adherence to safety practices while handling sensitive data. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and demonstrate dexterity and safety in their work.

Benefits

Protective gear provided

Qualifications

• Current and valid driver's license required.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Drive a truck for extended periods to reach service locations.
• Move supplies with pallet jacks and forklifts.

Skills

Dexterity

Safety

Technical Practices

Job description

This position is located within the Environmental Management Service at the Manchester Veteran Affairs Health Care System in Manchester, NH, supporting the local catchment area.

Duties

The duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Requirements

Qualifications

This position requires a current and valid driver's license.
Note: We cannot accept photographs, so please do not submit a copy of your driver's license with your application. If an interview is requested, you may be asked to provide a copy of your current and valid state-issued driver's license.

Physical Effort and Work Conditions

Physical Effort:

The Material Handler is required to drive a truck for extended periods to reach remote service locations. The incumbent must stand on hard surfaces for long durations, bend, climb, stoop, and work in tiring and sometimes uncomfortable positions. They may lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, with heavier items moved using handling equipment or assistance. The role involves moving supplies with pallet jacks, forklifts, and physical labor. During travel, physical effort may be needed for changing tires and limited emergency repairs. The duties demand dexterity, hand, foot, and eye coordination, and concentration.

Working Conditions:

The Material Handler operates motor vehicles in various traffic and weather conditions, exposed to the risk of accidents. The work environment includes both outdoor and indoor areas that may be hot, damp, cold, drafty, or poorly lit. The role involves exposure to potential cuts, scrapes, bruises, falls, and injuries from falling stock or mechanized areas. Protective gear such as gloves, support belts, and steel-toe shoes will be provided and must be used. The incumbent must be able to sit for long periods while driving and adhere to safety practices, reporting unsafe conditions or incidents promptly. The role also involves handling sensitive data, which must be protected per applicable laws and policies, including the Privacy Act of 1974 and VA regulations.

Assessment and Qualifications

Applicants will be rated based on the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. The job element method will be used to compare your knowledge, skills, and abilities against those required for success. Candidates meeting the screen-out element (WG-2 and higher) will be considered further. Your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.

The following job elements will be assessed:

• Dexterity and Safety
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Technical Practices
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Work Practices

Additional Information

A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours per week. All experience listed on your resume must include start and end dates, with hours per week specified for part-time work. Experience can include paid, unpaid, volunteer, and service work, which will be credited accordingly.