Materials Handler

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs, James A. Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, is seeking a Materials Handler to support the warehouse operations within the Logistics Service. You will manage storage plans, move supplies between locations, and ensure proper handling of hazardous materials.

The role requires coordinating shipments and maintaining inventory and reporting standards. Work schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm.

Qualifications

• There are no education requirements for this position.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements storage plans for assigned area(s) and arranges movement of supplies between warehouse locations.
• Consolidates materials and optimizes space usage while protecting materials.
• Coordinates shipments and placements of materials on docking areas.
• Rotates stock and checks for outdated materials; maintains safeguards and temperature controls.
• Delivers and warehouses materials including hazardous, flammable and temperature-sensitive products.
• Operates vehicles up to 4500 pounds and supports lifting tasks.
• Generates monthly reports and status updates; supports warehouse projects as needed.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Material handling

Safety compliance

Report generation

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is based in the warehouse section of the Logistics Service at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, supporting catchment area in Tampa FL. The role involves performing warehouse duties, overseeing one or more product lines or a segment of a larger warehouse, or serving as the senior staff member in a smaller warehouse or supply facility.

Key Responsibilities

Major duties and responsibilities include: Develops and implements storage plans for assigned area(s) and arranges for movement of supplies between warehouse locations; Consolidates materials, and provides maximum space utilization and protection of materials; Coordinates incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials on docking areas; Selects specific storage locations within framework of general warehousing plan; Rotates stock, check for outdated materials and maintains the appropriate safeguards and temperature controls; Handles delivering and warehousing materials including hazardous, flammable and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; Drives vehicles, trucks or vans not exceeding 4500 pounds vehicular weight, with electrical or hydraulic lift; Groups supply in a logical and easy manner while ensuring maximum efficiency of space; Submits monthly reports, status updates, periodic monitors and setting benchmarks; Coordinates all excess/turn-ins of equipment and materials; May serve as a senior member of a warehouse project team; Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm. Position Description Title/PD#: Materials Handler/PD99805S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.

Requirements & Education

There are no education requirement 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 $22.78 – $26.58/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

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