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Materials Handler

US Department of Veterans Affairs, Charleston, SC, United States


Job Title

Materials Handler
Job Description

Major duties and responsibilities include:
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;
Coordinates 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Rotates stock, check for outdated materials and maintains the appropriate safeguards and temperature controls;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;
Drives vehicles, trucks or vans not exceeding 4500 pounds vehicular weight, with electrical or hydraulic lift;
Groups supplies in a logical and easy access manner while ensuring maximum efficiency of space;
Submits monthly reports, status updates, periodic monitors and setting benchmarks;
Coordinates 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: Varies. Work schedule will be discussed during interview process.
Position Description/PD#: Materials Handler/ PD99805S