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Materials Handler

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $19.19
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
Training opportunities
Employee assistance program

Job Description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center located in Lexington, Kentucky, operates as a two-divisional teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Kentucky Medical Center. This esteemed medical center provides comprehensive healthcare services to veterans, supporting them through advanced medical treatments and compassionate care. As a large-scale, government-funded facility, the VA Medical Center offers a dynamic and mission-driven work environment focused on delivering high-quality health services to a unique patient population. The hospital includes multiple divisions and various departments that require coordinated logistics and operational support to maintain its daily functionality and patient care excellence.

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Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • ability to lift heavy objects frequently
  • capability to operate material handling equipment
  • willingness to work variable shifts including nights and weekends
  • physical stamina to perform extensive walking and physical labor
  • compliance with safety standards and protocols

Job Qualifications

  • evidence of training or experience to perform the duties
  • ability to do the work without more than normal supervision
  • ability to inspect
  • knowledge of materials
  • familiarity with technical and work practices to keep areas neat and orderly

Job Duties

  • move, receive, store, and distribute materials and supplies
  • unload and load trucks
  • operate forklifts and hand trucks
  • inspect materials and equipment
  • maintain clean and orderly storage areas
  • assist with inventory control
  • adhere to safety protocols and use personal protective equipment

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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