Warehouse Operator 1

Location:  Esmerelda, DIST Services

Department: District Inventory/Central Receiving 

Salary Range: $3,581 - $4,119

Starting salary for this position is: $3,581 (Monthly)

Employees hired at the entry step of this range receive salary step advancement after six months and every 12 months thereafter. An employee hired at anything higher than the entry step of the range will have salary step advancement after 12 months and every 12 months thereafter until they reach the top of the salary range. Each salary step advancement will be approximately a 5% increase.

About Us 

Spokane Colleges is comprised of two accredited colleges, Spokane Community College (SCC) and Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) serving Spokane, Stevens, Whitman, Ferry, and Pend Oreille Counties, as well as portions of Lincoln County.

Both colleges are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and governed by the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 11/24/2025. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

About the Warehouse Operator 1

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Logistics Manager, the Warehouse Operator 1 will process and deliver parcels to Spokane Colleges campuses and off-site locations. This position has direct responsibility for inspecting and processing parcels and ensuring faculty and staff receive parcels in a timely manner to facilitate the educational programs of Spokane Colleges.

This is a non-permanent classified position. Not to exceed 18 months.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive, unload, move and load, and inspect various types of materials and equipment in order to deliver items to faculty and staff throughout Spokane Colleges. *
• Deliver equipment and materials to each campus, the district office and Head Start locations. *
• Plan for deliveries and establish parcel priorities to the campuses. *
• Maintain appropriate records to ensure accurate inventory of items shipped and received. *
• Performs duties involved in maintenance, arrangement and cleanliness of the warehouse/worksite and equipment. *
• May act on behalf of the Warehouse Operator 2 as needed.
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. *
• Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements. *
• Support and advance Spokane Colleges’ strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned. *

* Indicates this is an essential duty.

COMPETENCIES

• Action Oriented
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Situational Adaptability
• Instills Trust

Optimizes Work Processes

Learn more about our competencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of warehouse and inventory control standards.
• Ability to verify and document materials received and shipped and recognize and properly handle materials of hazardous, toxic, or combustible nature.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Six months experience receiving, delivering and shipping with a large-scale government or commercial warehouse.
• Forklift certified.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is active in nature.
• Frequent use of computer and exposure to terminal screens.
• Visual focus and strain.
• Move up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 75 lbs. occasionally. Team lifts are encouraged and to be used at the employee’s discretion.
• Operates and controls movement of power tools and/or large mechanized, powered and non-powered equipment.
• Frequent kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and twisting.
• Extension of arms overhead for sustained periods.
• Requires communication ability necessary to understand instructions and recognize hazardous, unsafe or poisonous materials and/or products.
• Occasional exposure to fumes, dust, odors and/o