Lead Materials Handler
About The Position
This position is located in the Warehouse area of the Logistics Service at a Veterans Affairs Health Care System and its supported catchment area. The Lead Materials Handler performs warehouse work at an assigned VA medical facility and serves as lead over a group of Materials Handlers. The role leads crews in daily operations and assigned projects, demonstrates proper work methods, assigns tasks, monitors work, and supports the safe and efficient storage and movement of materials. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A specific length of training or experience is not required, but applicants must demonstrate training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the work. The position has no education qualification requirement. A pre-employment physical is required, and the work involves physical activity and exposure to varied indoor and outdoor warehouse conditions.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
- Must be subject to a background/security investigation.
- Must complete a pre-employment physical.
- Must complete the online onboarding process if selected.
- Must provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements; beginning May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant are not acceptable for this purpose.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA Health Care Personnel.
- Must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
- Must demonstrate training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the work; no specific length of training or experience is required.
- Must demonstrate applicable competencies including dexterity and safety, interpreting instructions and specifications, leading or supervising, materials technical practices, and work practices.
- Must meet the driver's license requirement referenced in the job elements.
- Must clearly describe relevant duties, responsibilities, and hours worked in the resume to receive credit for qualifying experience.
- Must be able to meet the position's physical requirements, including standing for extended periods, bending, stooping, working in tiring positions, and lifting or carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Lead a crew in completing assigned projects and daily operational functions.
- Ensure workers are aware of trade techniques and practices.
- Demonstrate proper work methods and work alongside others.
- Provide staff with daily tasks and follow up to confirm completion.
- Check work while it is in progress and when it is finished.
- Discuss training requirements, problems, and other issues with the supervisor.
- Assist in developing plans for storage and arrangement of stock.
- Advise workers on guidelines or special instructions to meet deadlines.
- Consolidate materials to maximize space utilization and protect materials.
- Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials.
- Serve as a senior member of the warehouse project team on special projects.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
