Jobs · Manufacturing · Missouri

Materials Handler

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · St Louis, MO · 5 days ago
ManufacturingFull-time

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 07/20/2026.

  • A current - valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position.
  • Experience: Performing warehouse work involving receiving - storing - selecting and shipping of general or specialized bulk materials and equipment; Assisting in developing plans for storage and arrangement of stock; Coordinating incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials; Uses own initiative to consolidate materials - provide maximum space utilization and protection of materials.

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.

Duties

  • Develops and implements storage plans for assigned area(s) and arranges for movement of supplies between warehouse locations;
  • Consolidates materials - and provide maximum space utilization and protection of materials;
  • Codfers incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials on docking areas;
  • Selects specific storage locations within framework of general warehousing plan;
  • Rotates stock - check for outdated materials and maintains the appropriate safeguards and temperature controls;
  • Handles delivering and warehousing materials including hazardous - flammable and temperature sensitive products;
  • Groups supplies in a logical and easy access manner while ensuring maximum efficiency of space;
  • Sets up and operates material handling equipment;
  • Submits monthly reports - status updates - periodic monitors and setting benchmarks;
  • Coooridnates 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

Monday thru Friday - 7:00am - 4:00pm

Position Description Title/PD#:

Materials Handler/PD99805S

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI):

Not Approved

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:

Not authorized

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