Materials Handler

Materials Handler

Help The Materials Handler has responsibility for storage and space handling in accordance with VA regulations for a specific commodity or equipment group such as general supplies, construction materials, medical supplies, and high value items. The incumbent works on own initiative to consolidate materials and provide maximum space utilization and protection of materials. The work requires an in-depth knowledge of the overall warehousing plan, documentation requirements, and accepted warehousing methods, procedures, and techniques. The employee must have a thorough knowledge of the physical distribution functions of a warehouse such as receiving, storing, issuing, and preserving. The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Undertakes the full spectrum of warehouse functions with responsibility for laying out storage space, establishing item locations, determining organization and arrangement of stock and identifying high and low usage items according to VA regulations and procedures.
• Works on own initiative to consolidate materials and provide maximum space utilization and protection of materials.
• Coordinates incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials on the docking area, which may require scheduling personnel to facilitate movement of materials in accordance with priorities, scheduling requirements and space allocations.
• Receives, stores and moves hazardous and toxic materials and substances, such as certain types of chemicals or radioactive materials, in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements.
• May serve as a senior member of a warehouse project team of materials handlers involved in, special projects, such as conversion of the warehouse from a manual to an automated system, relocating a major commodity or equipment group, or setting up a new commodity group area.

Must possess a valid Driver's License or Commercial Driver's License

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm

Position Description Title/PD#: Materials Handler/9980S

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized