Materials Handler

Materials HandlerThe Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ICVAHCS) consists of a comprehensive Tertiary Care Level I VA Health Care System; eleven VA Clinics and two Homeless Veterans Outreach Centers and has an affiliate agreement with the top ranked University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. ICVAHCS is home to the Center for Access & Delivery Research and Evaluation (CADRE), one of the largest research departments in the VA. CADRE is an energetic and upbeat organization with 18 core investigators, 29 affiliate or associate investigators, 3 Career Development Awardees, 5 VA Quality Scholars, over 50 research personnel, and over 40 funded projects.Major duties include, but not limited to: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systems;Selects specific storage locations within framework of general warehousing plan;Rotates stock, check for outdated materials and maintains the appropriate safeguards and temperature controls;Handles delivering and warehousing materials including hazardous, flammable and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.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Materials Handler/PD99806S Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.