Materials Handler Supervisor

This position serves as a Warehouse Worker Supervisor located within the Storage and 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.

This position serves as a Warehouse Worker Supervisor located within the Storage and 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 - WS-6907-5 position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 10/19/2026.

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. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT:
Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element - which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line 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 are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:
Dexterity and Safety Interpret Instructions
- Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Materials Technical Practices 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; religions; 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.

Note:

A full year of work is 35-40 hours of work 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 a week spent in such employment.

Physical Requirements /

Working Conditions:

Work involves considerable walking - pushing - and pulling a variety of carts and materials handling equipment. Works offloading and loading trucks - lifting products on and off-shelves - handling boxes frequently weighing over 40 pounds. Will frequently handle equipment - furniture - and materials of an awkward and heavier nature in excess of 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 - 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 -…