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Dedicated and dependable Materials Handler with experience supporting Nutrition and Food Service operations in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Skilled in receiving, storing, inventorying, and distributing food, supplies, and equipment in accordance with VA policies, safety standards, and infection control guidelines.Major duties and responsibilities include:* Responsible for a full range of receiving, issuing, inventorying and storing duties in the Ingredient Control Room.* Weighs, measures, counts out, arranges and labels ingredients required for standardized recipes for regular and modified diets.* Obtains recipes from the computer to calculate the adjustments for the number of required servings.* Verifies shipments by checking the order guide documents in accordance with standard operating procedures or detailed instructions.* Accepts receipt of subsistence deliveries from prime vendors and contracted vendors, ensuring accurate quantities are received and that items meet Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) food specifications.* Responsible for a full range of receiving, issuing, inventory, and storying duties in the Ingredient Control Room.* Consolidates materials, and provide maximum space utilization and protection of materials;* Coordinates incoming and outgoing shipments and placement of materials on docking areas;* Selects specific storage locations within framework of general warehousing plan;* Rotates stock, check for outdated materials and maintains the appropriate safeguards and temperature controls;* Handles delivering and warehousing materials including hazardous, flammable and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;* Drives vehicles, trucks or vans not exceeding 4500 pounds vehicular weight, with electrical or hydraulic lift;* Groups supplies in a logical and easy access manner while ensuring maximum efficiency of space;* Submits monthly reports, status updates, periodic monitors and setting benchmarks;* Coordinates all excess/turn-ins of equipment and materials;* Performs other related duties as assigned.Work Schedule: TBDPosition Description/PD#: Materials Handler (Nutrition and Food Service)/PD003535Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized