What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Handler position at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?
Summary
This position is located in the Warehouse area of the Logistics Service Memphis - TN VA Medical Center in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System performing warehouse work that involves handling and/or overseeing 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.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position - you must meet the following requirements. Screen Out Element - Must have the ability to perform the duties of the Materials Handler without more than normal supervision. This ability is demonstrated by experience that includes performing warehouse work involving receiving - storing - selecting - and shipping of general or specialized bulk materials and equipment and coordinating incoming and outgoing shipments. Note: Your experience must be detailed in your resume to receive full credit. AND This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill - knowledge - ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: Must possess a current - valid - State Issued Driver's License. Note: We cannot accept photographs. Therefore - please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested - you will be required to provide your driver's license for verification. AND PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK 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 Required work 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. Will be subject to conditions that could result in serious accidents; precautions will be taken. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position - the job element method is used to match what you - the applicant - can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge - skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge - skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required - your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions - Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Materials Technical Practices Without more than normal supervision Work Practices IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies - knowledge - and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience - including volunteer experience.
Duties
This position is located in the Warehouse area of the Logistics Service Memphis - TN VA Medical Center in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System performing warehouse work that involves handling and/or overseeing 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.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position - you must meet the following requirements. Screen Out Element - Must have the ability to perform the duties of the Materials Handler without more than normal supervision. This ability is demonstrated by experience that includes performing warehouse work involving receiving - storing - selecting - and shipping of general or specialized bulk materials and equipment and coordinating incoming and outgoing shipments. Note: Your experience must be detailed in your resume to receive full credit. AND This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill - knowledge - ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: Must possess a current - valid - State Issued Driver's License. Note: We cannot accept photographs. Therefore - please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested - you will be required to provide your driver's license for verification. AND PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK 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 Required work 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. Will be subject to conditions that could result in serious accidents; precautions will be taken. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position - the job element method is used to match what you - the applicant - can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge - skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge - skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required - your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions - Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Materials Technical Practices Without more than normal supervision Work Practices IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies - knowledge - and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience - including volunteer experience.
Duties
- Major duties and responsibilities include: Develops and implements storage plans for assigned area(s) and arranges for 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 framework of 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 4500 kilograms (9921 pounds) vehicular curb weight - with electrical or hydraulic lift
- Groups supplies in a logical and easy access manner while ensuring maximum efficiency of space
- Submits monthly reports - status updates - periodic monitors and setting 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: Full Time - Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
Salary : $23 - $26