Materials Handler Leader

Veterans Health Administration • Prescott, AZ

12h

About The Position

This position serves as a Warehouse Worker Leader in the Receiving/Distribution area of the Logistics Service at a Veterans Affairs Health Care System. The role involves receiving, storing, selecting, and shipping general and/or specialized bulk and bin materials and equipment. The incumbent leads a crew in assigned projects and daily operational functions, demonstrates and reinforces proper work methods, assigns and follows up on daily tasks, and checks work in progress and upon completion. The leader discusses training needs, problems, and other issues with the supervisor; assists with stock storage and arrangement plans; advises workers on guidelines and special instructions for meeting deadlines; consolidates materials to use space efficiently and protect materials; and coordinates incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials. The position may also serve as a senior warehouse project team member for special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A current, unrestricted driver's license is required. The position requires a pre-employment physical and is subject to a background/security investigation. Employees must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program and serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.

Work involves considerable walking; pushing and pulling carts and materials-handling equipment; loading and unloading trucks; lifting products on and off shelves; and frequently handling boxes weighing more than 40 pounds. Awkward or heavier items exceeding 100 pounds are typically handled with specialized equipment and/or assistance from coworkers. Greater physical effort may be needed for extended projects involving large quantities of products. Work settings include storage buildings, pods, trailers, vehicles, warehouses, docks, and outdoor delivery locations in all types of weather and seasons. Conditions may include heat, cold, drafts, poor lighting, hazardous materials, and risk of trips, falls, cuts, bruises, equipment-related injuries, or serious accidents. Personal protective equipment may be required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must be subject to and pass a background/security investigation.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical.
• Must have a current, unrestricted driver's license.
• Must complete the required online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification documents.
• Must participate in the Department of Veterans Affairs seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
• Applicants must demonstrate training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the work; no specific length of training or experience is required.
• Resume must provide detailed evidence of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the work.
• Qualifications are evaluated against the screen-out element and job elements, including dexterity and safety; interpreting instructions and specifications; leading or supervising; materials technical practices; and work practices.
• The work requires considerable walking, pushing and pulling carts and materials-handling equipment, loading and unloading trucks, and frequently handling boxes weighing over 40 pounds.
• The work may require handling awkward or heavy materials exceeding 100 pounds, typically using specialized equipment and/or assistance from coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew in assigned projects and daily operational functions.
• Ensure workers are aware of trade techniques and practices.
• Demonstrate proper work methods and work alongside others.
• Assign daily tasks and follow up to confirm completion.
• Check work while it is in progress and when 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 needed to meet deadlines.
• Consolidate materials to maximize space utilization and protect materials.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing shipments and the 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.
• Prior qualifying work experience or military service may be credited toward annual leave accrual, subject to request and approval before appointment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed