Materials Handler Leader

Warehouse Worker Leader

This position serves as a Warehouse Worker Leader located within the Receiving / Distribution area of the Logistics Service in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System performing work that involves receiving, storing, selecting, and shipping general and / or specialized bulk and bin materials and equipment. Responsibilities include : leading a crew to accomplish assigned projects and daily operational functions; ensuring awareness of trade techniques and practices; demonstrating proper work methods and working along with others; providing staff with daily tasks and following up to confirm completion; checking work while in progress and when finished; discussing with supervisor the training requirements, problems, and other issues; assisting in developing plans for storage and arrangement of stock; advising workers on guidelines or special instructions to meet deadlines; consolidating materials to provide maximum space utilization and protection of materials; coordinating incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials; serving as a senior member of the warehouse project team when involved with special projects; and performing other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule : Monday thru Friday, 7 : 00am - 3 : 30pm (subject to change based on the needs of the agency)

Position Description / PD# : Materials Handler Leader / PD99803S

Relocation / Recruitment Incentives : Not Authorized

Requirements Conditions of Employment :

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Valid drivers license is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12 / 31 / 1959.
• Subject to background / security investigation.
• Pre-employment physical required.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
• Effective May 7, 2025, drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications :

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10 / 27 / 2025.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions :

Work involves considerable walking, pushing and pulling a variety of carts and materials handling equipment; offloading and loading trucks, lifting products on and off shelves, handling boxes frequently weighing over 40 pounds; handles equipment, furniture and materials of an awkward and heavier nature in excess of 100 pounds (typically using specialized equipment and / or assistance of co-workers). Greater physical effort may be required on projects involving the movement of large quantities of products over an extended period including turn-ins, large shipments and deliveries. While operating vehicles, may be required to exert a greater level of physical exertion while backing and turning trucks, operating forklifts, or hand trucks on uneven terrains and uncertain conditions. Working Conditions require working in storage buildings, pods, trailers, vehicles and warehouses that may be hot, cold, drafty and poor lighting; work outdoors, on docks, making deliveries in all types of weather conditions during all seasons; hazardous materials may be encountered in daily work activities; will be subject to the possibility of trips, falls, scrapes, cuts, bruises, or injury from the use of equipment; may be subject to conditions that could result in serious accidents; personal protective equipment may be required.

Additional Information :

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.