Inventory Assistant II

Summary

Responsible for assuring daily operations of the Wastewater Treatment plant office are performed properly and in a timely manner.  Also responsible for completing inventory database checks and updates, as well as responsible for orders being pulled and handling of materials.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 3:00pm

Pay Range: Starting at $20 an hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Fill materials orders required for daily operations, as well as kit materials required for repair/maintenance projects.

• Deliver materials to user departments as required.

• Assist customers with inquires and material orders.

• Maintain stock materials that have been received into inventory and verify and restock materials that are to be returned.

• File and maintain inventory records and provide reports to management as needed.

• Provide office support including answering incoming calls, providing confirmation emails or faxes and completing paperwork.

• Assist customers at service counter or via written or verbal request; reviews orders, selects items from shelves, and replenishes stock.

• Receive deliveries from vendors, as well as check deliveries for damage and accuracy.

• Perform cycle counts and spot inventories of all warehouse items.

• Complete related documentation as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) 3 years related experience in purchasing and accounting

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:      

• Up to 1 year advanced study or training beyond the high school level

• 3-5 years related experience in purchasing and accounting

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities        

• Comprehensive knowledge of warehouse operations

• Good customer service and telephone etiquette skills

• Good organizational skills

• Good oral and written communications skills

• Skill in using Microsoft Office (including; Access, Excel, Outlook and Word)  

• Skill in operating office equipment

• Skill operating mail processing machine

• Ability to multitask

• Ability to keep accurate and up-to-date records

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The incumbent normally works in a typical office environment, which is relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. There is occasional exposure to dust and debris from proximity to open warehouse environment.