Materials Handler

Full Job Description

Receives, stores, and distributes materials and supplies. Maintains inventory records, verifies shipments, and ensures proper handling and storage.

Operates material handling equipment and follows safety procedures to support efficient warehouse operations.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/26/2026.

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: Without more than normal supervision (Screen-Out) Work Practices Technical Practices Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Materials Dexterity and Safety Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) 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 considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week.

Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities.

Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly 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 off loading 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 terrain and uncertain conditions.

Major Duties:

Duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for storage and space handling in accordance with regulations for specific commodity or equipment groups (i.e.

general supplies, construction materials, medical supplies, high value items, etc.) Lays out storage space, establishes item location and determines organization and arrangement of stock.

Utilizes regulatory requirements when receiving, storing and moving hazardous and toxic materials and substances (i.e. certain types of chemicals, radioactive materials, etc.).

Maintains warehouse in a neat, clean and orderly manner. Operates and maintains various powered industrial vehicles. Plans, organizes, and prioritizes daily deliveries.

Handles delivering and warehousing materials including hazardous, flammable and temperature sensitive products. Completes monthly reports and supporting benchmarks.

Reads, writes, and maintains files of various government and commercial documents to include turn in requests, discrepancy reports shipping/receiving documents, etc.

Manages discrepancy process and follow ups utilizing an electronic record and tracking program in accordance with regulations and policies.

Understands how to load supply carts, vehicles or pallets to ensure safety and most efficient process.

Understands physical distribution functions to include material receiving, safeguarding (preserving from damage or exposure), storage and issuing.

Prepares authorized materials for shipment (both small packages and bulk). Familiar with automated purchasing and inventory systems.

Handles a variety of materials including hazardous and delicate equipment. Adheres to all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) operating and safety standards.

Utilizes proper safety techniques when handling a variety of material and equipment. Uses all types of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Takes all precautionary measures in an attempt to prevent serious accidents.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0700-1530 Position Description Title/PD#: Materials Handler/PD99805S Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized