Materials Handler

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/25/2024. 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: Building and Construction Distributed Systems Ecology Economics Education and Training Education and Training Electronics 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: Incumbent is often required to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time, and to bend, stoop and work in tiring and sometimes uncomfortable positions. Incumbent frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 70 pounds. Heavier items are moved with weight handling equipment. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside or outside in areas that may be hot, damp, cold, drafty or poorly lighted. Is regularly exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, abrasions, falls and injury from falling stock or material handling equipment. May be exposed to dirt, dust, grease and solvents and to high noise levels in mechanized work areas. Work requires the wearing of steel-toed shoes, and may require special protective gloves, jackets or aprons.
This position is located at the Menlo Park Division, VA Palo Alto Healthcare System, performing warehouse work that involves receiving, storing, and shipping a variety of subsistence and supplies. The incumbent undertakes the full spectrum of warehouse functions and may serve as the senior nonsupervisory worker of the the warehouse. The incumbent also serves as a relief for WG-6 cooks as needed.