This position is located in the Warehouse area of the Logistics Service in a Veteran Affairs Health Care System (VA HCS) and supported catchment area. The position is located at an assigned Veterans Administration medical facility performing warehouse work. Handles or oversees one or more product lines, a segment of a large warehouse, or may serve as the senior employee in a smaller warehouse or supply facility.
The duties of the Materials Handler includes but is not limited to: Assists in developing plans for storage and arrangement of stock in accordance with VA regulations and requirements that determine the configuration setup, movement, rearrangement and traffic flow.
Manages space and storage, in a large warehouse facility, in accordance with VA regulations for a specific commodity or equipment group, such as general supplies, construction materials, medical supplies, and high value items.
Applies 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. Operates a vehicle, truck, or van not exceeding 26000 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), with electrical or hydraulic lift. 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.
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. Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Materials Handler/PD99805S Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Henry.Chen1@va.gov · 646-894-1169
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $27.71 – $32.24/hr.
Applications close on 2026-11-03.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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