Materials Handler Supervisor

$70,990 - $82,722/Yr

United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Saint Louis, MO

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Saint Louis, MO

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Materials Handler Supervisor position at the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System involves overseeing the Storage and Distribution area within the Logistics Service. The role is responsible for managing warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, selecting, and shipping materials and equipment. The supervisor will lead a team, plan workloads, ensure safety protocols, and maintain an organized warehouse environment to support the healthcare system's mission of serving veterans.

Responsibilities

• Supervises work 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 workflow 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.
• 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

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Experience in warehouse operations and supervision is preferred.
• Ability to drive safely and operate warehouse equipment.
• Ability to lead or supervise a team effectively.
• Knowledge of materials handling and safety practices.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with hazardous materials handling.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to warehouse operations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to annual leave based on years of service.
• Eligibility for health insurance and retirement plans.