Job Description

Description

About the position This position serves as a Warehouse Worker located within the Receiving/Distribution area of the Logistics Service in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System. The primary responsibilities involve receiving, storing, selecting, and shipping general and/or specialized bulk and bin materials and equipment. The role is critical in ensuring that the logistics operations run smoothly and efficiently, contributing to the overall mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide exceptional health care to Veterans. As a Materials Handler, you will be responsible for preparing shipping and inventory documents for both manual and automated inventory systems. You will select specific storage locations within the framework of a general warehousing plan, ensuring that stock is rotated and that outdated materials are checked and removed as necessary. The position also requires maintaining appropriate safeguards and temperature controls for various materials, including hazardous and temperature-sensitive products. In addition to handling deliveries and warehousing materials, you will participate in conducting inventory checks and communicate any discrepancies found during these processes. You will ensure that all products and shelving are marked with corresponding identification numbers, load and unload shipments from trucks and other material conveyances, and make off-site deliveries in motor vehicles typically weighing less than 4500 pounds. Other related duties may be assigned as necessary to support the logistics operations. Responsibilities • 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 the framework of a general warehousing plan. , • Rotates stock, checks for outdated materials, and maintains appropriate safeguards and temperature controls.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. , • Loads and unloads 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. Requirements • Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. , • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. , • Ability to perform warehouse work involving receiving, storing, selecting, and shipping of general or specialized bulk materials and equipment. , • Experience in loading and unloading materials and preparing shipping and inventory documents. , • Ability to work without more than normal supervision. Nice-to-haves • Experience with hazardous materials handling. , • Familiarity with automated inventory systems. , • Valid state driver's license. Benefits • Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee. , • Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.