Materials Handler - Supply Chain Management

Summary

This Material Handler position is located in the Supply Chain Management Department at the Cincinnati - OH VA Medical Center.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement — 06/22/2026. A specific length of training and experience is not required; however, you must provide evidence of training or experience that demonstrates sufficient scope and quality of your ability to perform the duties of this position. Both training and experience, including paid, unpaid, professional, philanthropic, and volunteer work, will be considered for credit if they clearly describe duties, responsibilities, and hours worked. Failure to meet the minimal acceptable qualification will result in elimination from further consideration.

Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen‑out element, usually question 1 in the online questionnaire. Eligible applicants are then rated on the remainder of the job elements, which include Dexterity, Safety, Interpretations of Instructions, Specifications, Materials Technical Practices, and Work Practices. The rating will utilize the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

Work involves considerable walking, pushing and pulling a variety of carts and materials handling equipment, off‑loading and loading trucks, lifting products on and off shelves, and handling boxes frequently weighing over 40 pounds. Equipment and furniture may weigh more than 100 pounds and will often require specialized equipment or assistance from co‑workers. Greater physical effort may be required for projects involving large quantities of products, such as turn‑ins, shipments, and deliveries. When operating vehicles—trucks, vans, forklifts, or hand trucks—on uneven terrain or in uncertain conditions, additional physical exertion may be necessary.

Location

The Cincinnati VA Medical Center (CVAMC) is a two‑division campus located in Cincinnati – OH and Fort Thomas – KY. It serves 15 counties in Southwest OH, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana, with six community‑based outpatient clinics in Bellevue – KY, Florence – KY, Lawrenceburg – IN, Hamilton – OH, Clermont County – OH, and Georgetown – OH. The CVAMC also supports two off‑campus locations via an Eye Center and a Mental Health Outreach Community Division.

Duties / Responsibilities

Develops and implements storage plans for assigned area(s) and arranges movement of supplies between warehouse locations.

Consolidates materials and provides maximum space utilization and protection of materials.

Coordinates incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials on docking areas.

Selects specific storage locations within the framework of the general warehousing plan.

Rotates stock, checks for outdated materials, and maintains the appropriate safeguards and temperature controls.

Handles delivering and warehousing materials including hazardous, flammable, and temperature‑sensitive products.

Drives vehicles—trucks or vans not exceeding 4,500 pounds vehicle weight— with electrical or hydraulic lift.

Groups supplies in a logical and easily accessible manner while ensuring maximum efficiency of space.

Submits monthly reports, status updates, periodic monitors, and sets benchmarks.

Coordinates all excess/turn‑ins of equipment and materials.

May serve as a senior member of a warehouse project team.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm.

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