A responsible materials management, operating level position. Work performed by this individual involves the performance of practical and safe storage methods and procedures, maintenance of computer related inventory records, issuance of replacement spare parts, supplies and materials, processing of purchase requisitions, receipts, shipments and materials pre-staging, dealing with vendors and buying parts and materials. An employee in this position is expected to operate within prescribed procedure with a minimum of supervision following general instructions issued by an administrative superior. Work performance is reviewed through observation and reports. Among other criteria, performance is based on the volume of work performed without mistakes.

• Accurately take orders at the issuing area.
• Retrieves, reads and comprehends electronically generated material requests.
• Relocates order items and transfers them to another warehouse destination.
• Assists in the operation of the warehouse(s) and participates in receipt, storage, and issuance activities involving supplies, materials, equipment and spare parts.
• Maintains assigned areas of responsibility, such as self-service stores or physically describable sections within the warehouse itself; ensures the proper physical stocking of items placed in each, the availability of adequate quantities and the general orderliness and cleanliness of each area.
• Manually locates critical items along with necessary ancillary items to complete construction, maintenance, lifesaving and clerical tasks.
• Utilizes correct terminology to describe various items inventoried by the municipality. 
• Assists with reclamation program for the return to inventory of usable items.
• Assists in maintaining control over scrap, obsolete and surplus material items as required.
• Updates plant and property records as required.
• Maintains inventory control using cycle counts.
• Utilizes liquid Propane forklift, Diesel (45,000 pound) forklift and Electric standup forklift in areas with extremely tight clearance space without damaging forklifts, shelves or other equipment.
• Stacks and unloads items of various sizes for extended periods including heavy items such as wooden crossarms, gate valves, or heavy spools of wire in two person teams or individually.
• Follows process steps and procedures.
• Communicates barriers, exceptions or questions related to products and procedures to supervisor as soon as possible.
• May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
• Position is Mission Critical.
• During emergency conditions, may be required to work up to sixteen (16) continuous hours with eight (8) hours rest until emergency conditions have ceased.
• Must be available 24 hours a day for emergency call-out and standby on an assigned basis; extended hours and shift work during planned outages or storm related trouble.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• May assist with inventory controls.
• May assist in maintaining capital property record inventory.
• May drive the warehouse delivery van to drop off materials and supplies.
• Performs related work as required.

• High school diploma from an accredited school or its equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in warehousing in a similar working environment.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provide the knowledge, skills and abilities and other competencies necessary for success in the target position may be considered.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess and maintain a valid telephone.

• Knowledge of majority of the job functions in a warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of storekeeping and shipping methods and practices.
• Knowledge of parts, materials, supplies, and general commodities.
• Knowledge of storekeeping and shipping methods and practices.
• Knowledge of storeroom operating methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of purchasing and requisitioning procedures.
• Ability to use and maintain a computer based inventory.
• Ability to make mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to work on an automated inventory control system, to input data in a highly accurate and timely manner.
• Ability to maintain records of complexity, to prepare reports and performs other clerical work.
• Ability to perform other work requiring good physical condition, strength and agility.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, and City employees and the general public.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires heavy manual work that involves walking or standing much of the time.
• Requires exerting up to one hundred (100) pounds of force and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds frequently.
• Requires occasional lifting object over fifty (50) pounds in team of two or more.
• Performs occasional keyboard operations.
• Required to occasionally balance, crawl, climb stairs and/or ladders.
• Required to stoop, stretch, reach to various heights, kneel, crouch, squat and/or bend frequently. 
• May be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, adverse weather conditions, heights and humid conditions. 

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your email and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE