Materials Handler

Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located in the Warehouse area of the Logistics Service in a Veteran Affairs Health Care System (VA HCS) and supported catchment area. The position is located at the Hampton VA Medical Center performing warehouse work that involves receiving, storing, selecting, and shipping general or specialized bulk and bin materials and equipment. The primary purpose of this position is to provide warehousing, distribution and receiving of supplies goods and equipment.

• Major duties include but are not limited to: Works in the Receiving/Distribution area of Logistics located in the warehouse. Receives incoming shipments and checks the items against the electronic purchase orders and other related documentation to verify correctness prior to completing the receiving process. Records, annotates and forwards all appropriate information in accordance with current procedures and notes discrepancies such as shortages and damages while ensuring all are resolved in a timely manner. Maintains the flow of the warehouse by moving, delivering, shelving, storing and inventorying materials and equipment per appropriate procedure. Handles delivering and warehousing materials including hazardous, flammable, and temperature sensitive products. Places items appropriately on shelving, pallets on bins so as to ensure adequate safeguards and access. Ensures product and shelving are marked with corresponding ID numbers. Ensures items are pulled using the First In First out (FIFO) method. Makes off-site deliveries in motor vehicles typically with a gross weight not exceeding 26000 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Prepares authorized materials for shipment both small package and bulk. Sorts and delivers incoming mail, picking up intra-office and processing outgoing mail, supporting the mail center with off campus deliveries, understanding and adhering to all facility and federal postal regulations. Loads and secures supplies, materials, and equipment for both on and off-site deliveries, ensuring items are transported safely to prevent damage, with special attention given to hazardous and oversized loads. Operates and maintains a variety of powered industrial vehicles, including powered hand trucks, forklifts, and other vehicles. Adheres to all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) operating and safety standards. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

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