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