Warehouse Services Assistant

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Warehouse Services Assistant

SALARY:

$36,126.03 - $46,726.00

DEPARTMENT:

Purchasing

Opening Date:

06/13/2025

Closing Date:

06/27/2025 12:00 a.m.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under direction, carries out warehouse operations such as receiving, storing, counting, delivering, issuing, and shipping materials, supplies, furniture, and equipment. Reviews inventory records for accuracy and adherence to procedures. Evaluates stock levels and enters data into various systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitors activities in the warehouse to ensure optimal efficiency and effectiveness.

Intakes, processes, and stores incoming shipments, stockroom, and warehouse inventory. 

Prepares and distributes materials, supplies, furniture, and equipment.

Checks inventory records to ensure accuracy and assess stock levels.

Assists in the preparation of the auction.

Compiles and maintains records of materials, equipment, and supplies.

Stages outgoing shipments and ensures accuracy, completeness, and condition of shipments.  

Communicates frequently with vendors and departments regarding purchases and orders.

Organizes and maintains the physical condition of the warehouse and equipment to comply with standards and regulations.

Utilizes and operates various equipment such as a handcart, hand-truck, pallet jack, and Hilo equipment.

Operates an automobile (including a delivery truck) to perform assigned job functions.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education and Experience

• Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test

• Three (3) years of warehouse or inventory control experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Management or related field

• Experience operating Hilo equipment

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

• Obtain and maintain a current State of Michigan (Hilo) Industrial Powered Truck Operator license within one (1) month from the date of hire. Macomb County will provide the testing for licensing

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:

Knowledge of:

• Warehouse organization, policies, and operating procedures

• Local and state laws, regulations, and policies regarding warehouse maintenance

• Record-keeping techniques and practices

• Inventory software and databases

• Inventory data entry

Skill in:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with staff and the public

• Inventory control

• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature

• Operating personal computers with current versions of office efficiency software and applications

• Verbal and written communication

• Organization and time management

• Prioritizing, monitoring, staging, and reviewing shipments

Ability to:

• Perform standard calculations rapidly and accurately

• Operate heavy machinery or drive equipment

• Maintain records, logs, and reports

• Maintain cleanliness of warehouse

• Perform accurate complex warehouse, inventory, and archive data

• Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

• Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred

• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions

• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files

• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

• Work independently

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function