Warehouse Specialist

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## General Summary

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The Ada County Sheriffs Office is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable

Warehouse Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be

responsible for overseeing the receipt, storage, and distribution of

supplies, equipment, and materials essential to daily jail operations.

Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate inventory records,

ensuring proper storage conditions, and assisting with routine inventory

audits. This position plays a vital part in supporting facility

operations and requires strong organizational skills, attention to

detail, and the ability to work effectively in a secure, fast-paced

environment. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding

opportunity to contribute to the mission of the Ada County Sheriffs

Office, we encourage you to apply.

## Essential Functions

• Receives orders, loads and unloads delivery trucks, verifies
  
  

physical counts of product to match delivery documents, documents

deliveries, and delivers orders to the appropriate area or

customers;

• Tracks back orders to ensure delivery, and communicates with Finance
  
  

to ensure payment for only received undamaged items;

• Maintains inventory of stocked items with par levels and accurate
  
  

accounting for all purchases made and products managed;

• Supervises inmate worker(s);
• Recommends types of items stocked based on customer needs and
  
  

appropriate levels of supply;

• Ensure up-to-date documentation is maintained within the
  
  

computer-based inventory management system;

• Operates forklifts, lift trucks, trash compactor, and cardboard
  
  

compactor;

• Works with vendors in ordering supplies, equipment, and other items;
• Helps prepare budgets for supplies and equipment;
• Helps research products and equipment for cost and availability;
• Solicits bids from suppliers; and
• Maintains equipment and ensures warehouse and work areas are clean
  
  

and organized.

• Procure supplies and equipment, including creating and forwarding
  
  

purchase order requests for warehouse stock;\

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**ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS**

• Removes daily trash and recyclables from kitchen and jail;
• Organize and transport dry goods between the jail and offsite
  
  

storage locations;

• Keep supervisor informed of relevant information and promptly report
  
  

any observation ot situation that could impact the safety and

security of the facility to the supervisor or on-duty sergeant;

• Performs related duties as required.\
  
  

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## Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Knowledge and/or experience working in a warehouse setting
  
  

preferred;

• Knowledge of jail/corrections security and safety procedures
  
  

preferred;

• Knowledge of jail/correctional functions to ensure equipment and
  
  

supplies are kept current and readily available preferred;

• Knowledge of safety requirements for warehouse operations;
• Knowledge of safety procedures when operating forklifts, lift trucks
  
  

and other types of transport;

• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and cleaning chemicals;
• Knowledge of computers and other office equipment, i.e. fax
  
  

machines, copiers and telephones;

• Ability to organize assignment s and projects;
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers and managers;
• Ability to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
  
  

and organizational guidelines and appropriations;

• Ability to maintain good relationships with vendors and county
  
  

officials;

• Ability to clearly write specifications on a variety of products and
  
  

services; and

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  
  

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**OTHER REQUIREMENTS**

• Must appear before an oral board and complete a polygraph and
  
  

background investigation prior to hire;

• Incumbent must possess a valid driver\'s license;
• This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the
  
  

incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

## Work Environment & Physical Demands

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