Materials Handler - Supervisor
About The Position
This position serves as the Materials Handler Supervisor in the Warehouse area of the Logistics Service at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY. The supervisor oversees one or more product lines in a large warehouse through subordinate leads, plans daily workload and resources, and manages the receipt and delivery of supplies and equipment. The role also leads warehouse projects, coordinates priorities and workflow, ensures safe handling of hazardous materials, and maintains documentation and orderly warehouse operations. The work schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position requires considerable physical effort, including walking, pushing and pulling carts and materials-handling equipment, loading and unloading trucks, and handling heavy or awkward items. Work takes place in warehouses, storage buildings, trailers, vehicles, docks, and outdoors in varied weather and conditions. Exposure to hazardous materials and risks associated with equipment and warehouse work may occur; personal protective equipment may be required.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
- Pre-employment physical is required.
- Subject to background and security investigation.
- Must complete the online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA Health Care Personnel.
- Must serve a one-year probationary period.
- Must be able to perform the duties of a Materials Handler Supervisor at the WS-5 level.
- Must meet the position's Selective Placement Factor; applicants are evaluated under OPM Federal Wage System qualifications and job elements.
- Relevant job elements include dexterity and safety; interpreting instructions and specifications; leading or supervising; materials; technical practices; and work practices.
- Resume experience descriptions must include start and end month/year dates; part-time experience must state duties and weekly hours.
Responsibilities
- Supervise work through subordinate leads overseeing one or more product lines in a large warehouse.
- Plan daily workload, equipment, facilities, materials, and tools.
- Manage receipt and delivery of supplies and expendable and non-expendable equipment.
- Determine workflow to ensure timely completion of assignments.
- Develop plans for storage and arrangement of stock.
- Ensure safe receipt, storage, and movement of hazardous and toxic materials and substances.
- Serve as the senior leader of warehouse projects and plan and review priorities.
- Verify space utilization and spot-check work in progress and upon completion.
- Identify resource needs to overcome obstacles.
- Track work assignments and determine changes, delays, or other unanticipated issues.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on relevant regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical direction to maintain a neat, clean, and orderly warehouse.
- Maintain documentation for tracking and reporting work assignments.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
