StoreKeeper (Parts Specialist)

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Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained.  Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta!   If you are seeking a meaningful role where you can make a real difference improving and growing our City, we welcome you to explore the job opportunities we have to offer.

Posting Expires: Open Until Filled

General Description and Classification Standards

Receives, stores and issues supplies and equipment for an assigned department. Duties include but are not limited to stocking supplies; preparing and receiving reports; issuing supplies; answering the telephone; operating equipment; and updating inventory via computer system (Asset Works).

Supervision Received

Work methods and assignment results are typically reviewed by a more experienced professional or a manager prior to final action.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Stocks supplies and equipment in assigned storerooms. 
• Prepares receiving reports in a timely manner. 
• Maintains neat and orderly storerooms to promote efficient stock movement and storage. 
• Prepares items for shipping as required. 
• Issues tools and supplies to authorized personnel as necessary. 
• Research invoice cost received from finance department or vendor and prepares cost of inventory items. 
• Directs distribution of goods to appropriate destination by checking acquisitions and routing goods to same. 
• Conducts inventories and orders stock requisitions by physically accounting for equipment and supplies on hand. 
• Keeps records of purchase items, research invoice costs. 
• Approves purchase of stock and supplies, such as tools, parts and machinery.

Decision Making

Uses independent judgment in non-routine situations. Follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.

Leadership Provided

None. May oversee temporary or contract workers as needed

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. combination of training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job.

• Knowledge of inventory, store keeping operations and purchasing practices, policies and procedures, inventory control processes, and the operation, adjustment and maintenance of the equipment operated. 
• Skill in effectively communicating and interacting with management and employees.
• Ability to shelve, store and distribute materials, and operate and enter information into a computerized inventory system. Ability to operate forklift and pallet jack.

Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) 
• 6 months of clerical, stocking, storekeeping operations or related experience required; or any equivalent 

Preferred Education & Experience

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and 1-3 years of storekeeping operations experience preferred Licensures and Certifications Position would be expected to have licensure or professional certifications appropriate to the position. Required: Valid Georgia driver's license