Senior Warehouse Operator

Position Title:

Senior Warehouse Operator

Job Description:

Reporting to Warehouse Supervisor or section manager, requisitions, receives, stores and issues tools, parts, equipment and maintenance supplies. Responsible for tracking, reconciling and maintaining inventory levels using a computerized and/or manual inventory system.

May be required to act in a "lead" capacity or train other employees in various aspects of warehouse functions.

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave available
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

TYPICAL DUTIES:

•  Tracks and maintains a perpetual inventory of warehouse stock.  Requisitions materials and equipment as necessary to replenish inventory levels.
• Orders, receives, unloads and stores tools, materials and equipment.  Inspects materials to ensure quality requirements and specifications have been met and verifies items received against requisitions and invoices to identify discrepancies in price, quantity or other departures from the original order.
• Fills requests for materials at service counter or issues materials against work orders and adjusts inventory records accordingly.  Identifies and issues appropriate tools, parts or equipment being serviced.  May be required to make minor repairs or adjustments to parts or tools.
• Communicates routinely, in person or by telephone, with product vendors and distributors, department supervisors, managers and maintenance personnel.
• Prepares or processes various purchasing documents (work orders, requisitions, liquidations, requests for materials, etc.) and maintains related records.  Assigns materials to appropriate budget accounts or cost centers and may calculate or provide pricing information for accounting purposes.
• Responsible for the physical organization of materials and equipment in the warehouse and surrounding yard.  Participates in annual physical inventory.
• May be required to store and dispose of hazardous materials.
• Operates equipment which is likely to be used in standard warehouse operations (fork lift, front-end loader, etc.).
• May act as Warehouse Supervisor in that individual's absence and may train other employees in warehouse or inventory procedures.
• Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduation or a certified equivalent plus four years' experience in warehouse operations including receiving, materials handling and inventory distribution, maintenance and control.
• Knowledge of computerized inventory programs for ordering, tracking, reconciling and maintaining proper inventory levels.
• Ability to accurately maintain detailed records and filing systems (both automated and manual), accurately input information, perform basic mathematical calculations and operate calculators or 10-key adding machines.
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools.
• Possession of (or ability to obtain upon hire) a valid driver's license or driving privilege card and previous experience in the operation of warehouse related equipment (forklift, etc.).
• Ability to relate well with co-workers and supervisors.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

•  Moderate-to-heavy physical activity.  Required to push, pull or lift heavy (over 75 lbs.) weight.  Difficult working positions, intermittent standing, walking or sitting.  Exposure to heights (ladders over 10 ft.).
• Exposure to disagreeable elements such as heat, cold, dampness, noise, and fumes.
• May encounter potential occupational hazards due to exposure to chemical agents (thinners, paints, pesticides, oils, solvents, etc.) and biohazards (both treated and untreated sewage residues on tools and equipment).
• Some exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
• Subject to call-back and extended work hours.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. 

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time

POSITION SALARY