Warehouse Assistant, (A262830-4), 201, Warehouse

Posting number: A262830-4

Department: Fleet Management (28)

Division: Warehouse

Job classification: Warehouse Assistant, 201

Posting type: Open

Categories: Warehouse

Summary

Tracks all inventory and orders as required. Purchases equipment or items short in stock. Stocks and restocks items for repairs and replacement of parts.  Loads and unloads heavy equipment in extreme conditions.  

Examples of duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. 

• Stocks and restocks items for repairs and replacement of parts. 
• Works with vendors to receive items/purchasing equipment or items short in stock. 
• Loads and unloads heavy equipment.
• Tracks inventory and orders materials as required.
• Keeps track of the vehicle fleet inventory, maintenance, inspection, and repair schedules.
• Receives purchased building materials and supplies from vendors and suppliers at warehouse for restocking.
• Picks up and transports materials from vendors.
• Performs related work as required.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of City procurement policies.
• Knowledge of inventory control procedures. 
• Knowledge of OSHA and warehouse safety guidelines.

Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in organization and time management. 
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Ability to ensure proper working conditions of the fleet.
• Ability to maintain warehouse cleanliness and organization. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures

• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments
 
 Never

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site
• Confined space 
• Vehicles
• Warehouse environment

Seldom

• Construction site

Sometimes

• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Confined space 
• Vehicles

Frequently

• Outdoor environment

Often

• Outdoor environment
• Warehouse environment

Exposures Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Never

• Communicable diseases
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Seldom

• Fumes or airborne particles
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Sometimes

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Moving mechanical parts

Travel Position will require the employee to travel

Never:

• Regional travel
• National travel
• International travel

Sometimes:

• Local travel

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency

Supplemental information

Required Licenses or Certifications

* Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of T