Materials Handler

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Portland, OR is seeking a Warehouse Worker to join the Receiving/Distribution area of the Logistics Service. You will handle receiving, storing, selecting, and shipping general and bulk materials and equipment.

This role requires physical stamina, ability to operate forklifts or hand trucks as needed, and adherence to safety procedures. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm Pacific Time.

Qualifications

• Experience with warehouse tasks including receiving, storing, and shipping materials.
• Ability to follow instructions, maintain inventory records, and cooperate with team.
• Knowledge of safety practices and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Receives, stores and ships bin and bulk supplies, materials and equipment
• Prepares shipping and inventory documents
• Selects specific storage locations
• Rotates stock and checks for outdated materials
• Handles delivering and warehousing materials including hazardous- and temperature-sensitive products
• Performs inventory counts and communicates discrepancies
• Ensures products and shelving have correct identification numbers
• Load and unload shipments from trucks and other conveyances
• Makes off-site deliveries in vehicles typically under 4,500 pounds
• Performs other related duties
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• 7:30am - 4:00pm PST

Skills

Dexterity

Safety awareness

Manual material handling

Teamwork

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

Summary

This position serves as a Warehouse Worker located within the Receiving/Distribution area of the Logistics Service in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System performing work that involves receiving - storing - selecting - and shipping general and/or specialized bulk and bin materials and equipment.

Summary

This position serves as a Warehouse Worker located within the Receiving/Distribution area of the Logistics Service in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System performing work that involves receiving - storing - selecting - and shipping general and/or specialized bulk and bin materials and equipment.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 10/02/2026. 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 - the ability to do the work of the Materials Handler without more than normal supervision. Examples include: performing warehouse work involving receiving - storing - selecting and shipping of general or specialized bulk materials and equipment; loading and unloading materials; route materials and equipment to correct locations or storage areas; prepare shipping and inventory documents. Prepares authorized materials for shipment both small package and bulk; ensures that all items are packages or palletized correctly to prevent damage; ensures labeling and shipping documents are in order. Sorts and delivers incoming mail - picking up intra-office and processing outgoing mail - supporting the mail center with off campus deliveries - understanding and adhering to all facility and federal postal regulations. Note: Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position. Preferred Experience Mail room experience 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. 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. Driver's License Requirement: Applicants must possess a valid - 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. Physical Requirements: Works involves considerable walking - pushing - and pulling a variety of carts and materials handling equipment. Works offloading and loading trucks - lifted products - on and off-shelves - handling boxes frequently weighing over 40 lbs. We'll frequently handle equipment - furniture - and materials of an awkward and heavier nature more than 100 pounds. These items are typically handled using specialized equipment and/or assistance from co-workers. Greater physical effort may be required on projects involving movement of large quantities of products over an extended period of time including - but not limited to - turn- ins - large shipments and deliveries. While operating vehicles - they 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: Required to work in storage buildings - pods - trailers - vehicles and the warehouses that may be hot - cold - drafty and poorly lit. Employees work outdoors - on docks - making deliveries in all types of weather conditions during all seasons. Hazardous materials may be encountered in daily work activities. Duties will be subject to possibilities of trips - falls - scrapes - cuts - bruises - or injury from the use of equipment. All types of Personal Protect Equipment (PPE) may be required. May be subject to conditions that could result in serious accidents; precautions will be taken. Must possess a valid state driver's license or commercial driver's license (CDL) - as applicable - if required to motor vehicle or commercial vehicle.

Duties

• This position serves as a Warehouse Worker located within the Receiving/Distribution area of the Logistics Service in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System performing work that involves receiving - storing - selecting - and shipping general and/or specialized bulk and bin materials and equipment
• Major duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Receives - stores and ships bin and bulk supplies - materials and equipment
• Prepares shipping and inventory documents for manual or automated inventory systems
• 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
• Participates in conducting inventory of stock on hand and communicates discrepancies
• Ensures products and shelving are marked with corresponding identification numbers
• Load and unload shipments from trucks and other material conveyances
• Makes off-site deliveries in motor vehicles typically with a gross weight of less than 4500 pounds
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• 7:30am - 4:00pm PST Position Description Title/PD#: Materials Handler/PD99806S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized