Materials Handler

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Health Administration in Spokane is seeking a Materials Handler to manage receiving, storing, selecting, and shipping general and specialized bulk and bin materials and equipment within the Receiving/Distribution area of the Logistics Service.

You will rotate stock, maintain temperature controls when required, prepare shipping documents, and participate in inventory accuracy efforts.

Responsibilities

• Receives, stores and ships bin and bulk supplies, materials and equipment.
• Prepares shipping and inventory documents for manual or automated systems.
• Selects storage locations and rotates stock, checks for outdated materials, maintains safeguards and temperature controls.
• Handles delivery and warehousing of materials including hazardous, flammable and temperature sensitive products.
• Participates in stock inventory and communicates discrepancies.
• Ensures products and shelving have identification numbers.
• Loads and unloads shipments; conducts off-site deliveries under 26,000 pounds.
• Performs other related duties.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position serves as a Materials Handler 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systems; Selects specific storage locations within framework of general warehousing plan; Rotates stock, check for outdated materials and maintains the appropriate safeguards and temperature controls; Handles delivering and warehousing materials including hazardous, flammable and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 26000 pounds; Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 7:00am-3:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

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 $22.45 - $26.19/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.