Materials Handler

Veterans Health Administration • Chillicothe, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within the Environmental Management Service (EMS) at the Textile Care Processing Facility (TCPF) in Chillicothe, Ohio. The Materials Handler performs a variety of duties in the laundry facility, handling and distributing medical center linens, patient clothing, and employee uniforms. The role includes receiving, storing, issuing, sorting, and delivering linen; maintaining inventory and records; and supporting uniform distribution. The work schedule is full-time, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• A pre-employment physical is required.
• Subject to a background and security investigation.
• Must complete the online onboarding process if selected and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period.
• Must have a current, valid driver's license.
• Ability to handle heavy physical effort, including moving loaded carts weighing 300 to 450 pounds or more and items weighing 425 pounds or more.
• Ability to load bags of soiled linen weighing 125 pounds into push carts.
• Ability to maneuver carts in small areas and to stoop, bend, push, and lift.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors, sometimes in bad weather, and drive in varying traffic and weather conditions.
• Ability to wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Applicants are evaluated on dexterity and safety; interpreting instructions and specifications; materials; technical practices; working without more than normal supervision; and work practices.
• Experience listed on the resume must include month and year start and end dates; part-time experience must identify hours worked per week and duties.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, issue, and sort medical linens for facilities.
• Identify and validate linen, then load exchange and delivery carts with the correct par levels of clean linen items.
• Prepare linen carts for distribution using the Par Tracker to maintain proper stock levels.
• Count linen remaining on ward and clinic racks and adjust daily orders to replenish par levels.
• Wipe down carts according to established standard operating procedures before redelivery.
• Issue and receive uniforms for hospital staff and perform uniform inventory, stocking, and recordkeeping.
• Move linen supplies by hand cart, dolly, or motor vehicle to and from wards, clinics, and the laundry.
• Maintain records of linen sent to and returned from the laundry and enter data into the Linen Management database.
• Perform other duties related to the position.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a benefits package, with access to benefits for employees and their families. Eligible selected applicants may request credit for prior work or military service toward annual leave accrual, subject to approval.

What This Job Offers

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