Materials Handler

Veterans Health Administration • Leeds, MA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Warehouse Worker located within the Receiving/Distribution area of the Logistics Service in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System performing work that involves receiving, storing, selecting, and shipping general and/or specialized bulk and bin materials and equipment.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Pre-employment physical required
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period
• Dexterity and Safety
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Materials Technical Practices
• Without more than normal supervision
• Work Practices
• Your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume
• All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates
• 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
• 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; religious; 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

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Receives, stores and ships bin and bulk supplies, materials and equipment
• Prepares shipping and inventory documents for manual or automated inventory systems
• 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
• Participates in conducting inventory of stock on hand and communicates discrepancies
• Ensures products and shelving are marked with corresponding identification numbers
• Load and unload shipments from trucks and other material conveyances
• Makes off-site deliveries in motor vehicles typically with a gross weight of less than 4500 pounds
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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