Materials Handler

This position is located in the Warehouse area of the Logistics Service in a Veteran Affairs Health Care System (VA HCS) and supported catchment area. The position is located at the Iowa City VA Health Care System, Iowa City, IA, performing warehouse work that involves receiving, storing, selecting, and shipping general or specialized bulk and bin materials and equipment. The primary purpose of this position is to provide warehousing, distribution and receiving supplies of goods and equipment.

Major duties include, but not limited to:

* Receives, stores and ships bin and bulk supplies, materials and equipment;

* Prepares shipping and inventory documents for manual or automated inventory systems;

* 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* Rotates stock, check for outdated materials and maintains the appropriate safeguards and temperature controls;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;

* Participates in conducting inventory of stock on hand and communicates discrepancies;

* Ensures products and shelving are marked with corresponding identification numbers;

* Load and unload shipments from trucks and other material conveyances;

* Makes off-site deliveries in motor vehicles typically with a gross weight of less than 4500 pounds;

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

Full-Time, Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Position Description Title/PD#:
Materials Handler/PD99806S

Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

Not authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized

VA Whole Health Statement:
The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.

This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.