Materials Handler

Summary

This position serves as a Warehouse Worker 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.

In order to qualify for Materials Handler − WG‑6907‑5 position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 02/27/2026.

Experience:

A specific length of training and experience is not required— but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume.

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. Screening‑out element:
Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen‑out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the online questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:
Dexterity and Safety, Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading), Materials, Technical Practices, Without more than normal supervision, and Work Practices. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience—including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies—knowledge, 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.

Note:

A full year of work is 35‑40 hours per week. Part‑time experience will be credited based on time spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements:

Work involves considerable walking, pushing, and pulling a variety of carts and materials handling equipment. Workers will offload and load trucks, lift products on and off shelves, and handle boxes frequently weighing over 40 pounds. Frequently, workers will handle equipment, furniture, and materials of an awkward and heavier nature exceeding 100 pounds. These items are typically handled using specialized equipment and/or assistance of coworkers.

Greater physical effort may be required on projects involving the movement of large quantities of product over an extended period of time including— but not limited to—turn‑ins, large shipments and deliveries. While operating vehicles, workers 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 to work in storage buildings, pods, trailers, vehicles and warehouses that may be hot, cold, drafty, and poorly lit. Workers will be required to work outdoors on docks—making deliveries in all types of weather conditions during all seasons. Hazardous materials may be encountered in daily work activities. Duties subject to the possibility of trips, falls, scrapes, cuts, bruises, or injury from the use of equipment.

All types of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required. Subject to conditions that could result in serious accidents; precautions will be taken.

• Works in the Receiving/Distribution area of Logistics located in the warehouse.
• Receives incoming shipments and checks the items against the electronic purchase orders and other related documentation to verify correctness prior to completing…