Materials Handler

Job Title

Materials Handler

Job Description

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: Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm

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.