Materials Handler

Veterans Health Administration; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Salem, VA is seeking a Warehouse Worker in the Receiving/Distribution area of the Logistics Service. The role covers receiving, storing, selecting, and shipping general and specialized bulk materials and equipment.

Major duties include stocking, inventory control, and ensuring proper handling, labeling, and temperature safeguards. The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule with standard daytime hours and is open through the USAJOBS posting window.

Qualifications

• There is no education substitution for this position.

Responsibilities

• 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• Rotates stock, checks for outdated materials and maintains safeguards and temperature controls.
• Loads and unloads shipments from trucks and other material conveyances.
• Makes off-site deliveries in vehicles typically under 4,500 pounds.
• Receives and sorts inbound mail/parcels/packages; processes outbound mail.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

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.

Key Responsibilities

Major duties and responsibilities include: 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 Rotates stock, check for outdated materials and maintains the appropriate safeguards and temperature controls.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.

Receives and sorts inbound mail/parcels/packages from U. S. Postal Service/UPS/FedEx, and makes deliveries throughout the facility. Collects outbound mail/parcel/packages from designated pick-up locations and processes for shipment, using USPS and/or UPS compatible systems and hardware. Prints and processes outbound hybrid mail utilizing associated letter processing and metering hardware.

Completes and delivers internal reproduction requests utilizing professional series reproduction hardware/equipment. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 7:45am - 4:30pm Position Description/PD#: Materials Handler/PD019590 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

There is no education substitution for this position

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 $20.67 – $24.11/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-29.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government