Materials Handler Supervisor

About the role

You will serve as a Materials Handler Supervisor in the Warehouse area of the Logistics Service at Anchorage VA Medical Center - Anchorage - Alaska performing work that involves receiving - storing - selecting - and shipping general and/or specialized bulk and bin materials and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises works through subordinate leads in the oversight of one or more product lines in a large warehouse
• Plans the workload - equipment - facilities - materials and tools on a day-to-day basis
• Manages receipt and delivery of supplies - expendable and non-expendable equipment
• Determines the work flow for timely performance of assignments
• Develops plans for storage and arrangement of stock
• Ensures the safe receipt - storage - and movement of hazardous and toxic materials and substances
• Serves as the senior leader of warehouse projects
• Plans and reviews priorities
• Verifies the space utilization
• Spot checks work in progress and when finished
• Identifies resource needs to overcome obstacles
• Tracks work assignments and determines changes - delays or other unanticipated issues
• Subject matter expert on relevant regulatory requirements
• Provides technical direction to maintain the warehouse in a neat - clean and orderly manner
• Maintains appropriate documentation for tracking and reporting on work assignments
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement (10/14/2026). Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties must be supported by detailed descriptions on your resume. Qualification is rated per OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. Screen‑out element: ability to lead or supervise – experience supervising a group to accomplish assigned projects and daily operational functions; planning workload, equipment, facilities, materials and tools; answering questions on overall work operations and issues; independently carrying out assignments and planning daily workflow of a warehouse. (Experience must be detailed in your resume to receive full credit.) Those meeting the minimal acceptable qualification are considered for further rating against the remaining Job Elements: Dexterity and Safety; Interpret Instructions - Specifications (other than blueprint reading); Lead or Supervise; Materials Technical Practices; Work Practices. Experience includes paid and unpaid work, including volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations; volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can be credited. A full year of work is 35‑40 hours per week; part‑time experience credited proportionally. Physical requirements/working conditions: considerable walking, pushing/pulling carts and materials handling equipment; offloading/loading trucks; lifting products on/off shelves; handling boxes frequently over 40 lb; handling equipment, furniture and materials over 100 lb (typically using specialized equipment or coworker assistance); greater physical effort may be required for large quantity movements over extended periods; while operating vehicles may require greater exertion when backing/turning trucks, operating forklifts or hand trucks on uneven terrain; work in storage buildings, pods, trailers, vehicles and warehouses that may be hot, cold, drafty, poor lighting; outdoors on docks making deliveries in all weather; hazardous materials may be encountered; subject to trips, falls, scrapes, cuts, bruises or injury from equipment use; possible serious accidents; personal protective equipment may be required.

Schedule

Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday 7:30 am‑4:00 pm