Materials Handler

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Tuskegee (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Materials Handler in the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System's Logistics Service in Tuskegee, AL.

The successful candidate will support storage plans, coordinate inbound/outbound shipments, and handle stock across a large or small warehouse, often requiring heavy lifting and safe operation of material-handling equipment. Name recognition and compliance with VA safety rules are essential, with regular hours Monday through Friday and

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience showing ability to perform warehouse duties as described.
• Must have a valid state driver's license or CDL if required to operate a vehicle.
• Physical requirements include frequent lifting up to 40 lbs and handling items heavier than 100 lbs with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing storage plans and stock arrangement per VA regulations.
• Operate a vehicle with lift for material handling.
• Coordinate shipments and material placement on docks according to priorities and space.
• Receive, store, and move hazardous and toxic materials in compliance with regulations.
• Manage space and storage in large or small warehouses according to VA rules.
• May perform full spectrum of warehouse functions in smaller facilities.
• Work schedule Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm; schedule may change.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Driving license

Job description

Summary

This position is located in the Warehouse area of the Logistics Service at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System in Tuskegee - AL performing warehouse work. The incumbent handles or oversees one or more product tines - a segment of a large warehouse - or may serve as the senior employee in a smaller warehouse or supply facility.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 10/16/2026. 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 - which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. 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. Physical Requirements: Work involves considerable walking - pushing - and pulling a variety of carts and materials handling equipment. Works offloading and loading trucks - lifting products on and off-shelves - handling boxes frequently weighing over 40 pounds. Will frequently handle equipment - furniture - and materials of an awkward and heavier nature in excess of 100 pounds. These items are typically handled using specialized equipment and/or assistance of coworkers. Greater physical effort may be required on projects involving the movement of large quantities of product over an extended period of time including - but not limited to - turn-ins - large shipments and deliveries. While operating vehicles - 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 warehouses that may be hot - cold - drafty - and poorly lighted. Will be required to work outdoors - on docks - making deliveries in all types of weather conditions during all seasons. Hazardous materials may be encounter in daily work activities. Duties will be subject to the possibility of trips - falls - scrapes - cuts - bruises - or injury from the use of equipment. All types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required. Will 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 operate a motor vehicle or commercial vehicle.

Duties

• Major duties include but not limited to: Assists in developing plans for storage and arrangement of stock in accordance with VA regulations and requirements that determine the configuration setup - movement - rearrangement and traffic flow
• Operates a vehicle - truck - or van not exceeding 26000 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) - with electrical or hydraulic lift
• Coordinates incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials on the docking area - which may require scheduling personnel to facilitate movement of materials in accordance with priorities - scheduling requirements and space allocations
• Receives - stores and moves hazardous and toxic materials and substances - such as certain types of chemicals or radioactive materials - in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements
• In a large warehouse facility - manages space and storage in accordance with VA regulations for a specific commodity or equipment group - such as general supplies - construction materials - medical supplies - and high value items
• In a small warehouse facility - undertakes the full spectrum of warehouse functions with responsibility for laying out storage space - establishing item locations - determining organization and arrangemenC of stock and identifying high and low usage ltems according to VA regulations and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm
• Work schedule subject to change based on agency needs
• Position Description Title/PD#: Materials Handler/PD99805S Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized