What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Control Specialist position at Murray City?
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Murray City
is now accepting applications for
INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST
Opening Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date: 10/19/2026
Salary: $20.49 - $31.08 hourly DOE
Status: Full-time
Department: Power
General Description: Under general supervision from the Materials Supervisor, performs a variety of duties in receiving, issuing, handling, and accounting for inventory stock in the Power Department inventory warehouse and yard.
Application Instructions: Qualified applicants must complete a Murray City employment application online at https://cityofmurraycityut.munisselfservice.com/ess/ . If you do not have access to a computer, you may come to the Murray City Human Resource Office located at 10 East 4800 South, Murray, UT between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday-Friday.
Minimum Requirements:
· Graduation from high school and one (1) year experience in a computer-aided warehousing operation, or any equivalent combination of education and experience to include one (1) year experience in forklift operation.
Special Requirements:
· Must possess a valid Utah Driver License.
· Responds to emergency call-outs.
· Must be able to obtain OSHA required Forklift Certification within four (4) months of hire.
Essential Duties:
· Issues supplies, materials, and equipment to City employees; manually pre-picks stock items from multi-level racking which are specified in work order documents, in advance of issuance to field crews; completes all necessary paperwork for stock items issued, and forwards to supervisor.
· Receives delivered supplies, materials, and equipment; confirms that delivered goods match purchase order specifications of quantity, condition, model number, etc.; completes all necessary paperwork for stock items received, and forwards to supervisor.
· Receives returned powerline material stock items; disassembles, inspects, determines suitability of material for restocking.
· Utilizes mainframe computer terminal to properly account for issues, returns, receipts of new materials and associated back orders; inputs essential data on all materials handled; adheres to strict accounting procedures in this regard.
· Conducts weekly cycle counts of inventory materials based upon computer-monitored suggested re-order listing; assists in conducting complete physical inventory count annually.
· Organizes and maintains warehouse and inventory yard areas for efficient material storage and handling; maintains labeling system on each stock item; manually stocks inventory shelving with stock items received or returned.
· Maintains records and coordinates the periodic safety inspection and testing of specialized utility equipment.
· Operates indoor and heavy-duty outdoor forklifts, and other necessary vehicles and equipment, to properly handle materials being received, issued, stocked, and picked; provides other City departments with forklift operations as needed.
· Provides radio-dispatched delivery of materials to in-field job sites.
· Performs other related duties as required.
A complete list of essential duties and minimum qualifications can be viewed on the job description which can be found at www.murray.utah.gov
Benefits:
· Pension through Utah Retirement System
· Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
· Vacation – 12 days/yr; sick leave – 12 days/yr; 15 paid holidays
· Tuition reimbursement
· Employee Down Payment Assistance Program
Note: In the interest of workplace and public safety, all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a chemical screen for the purpose of detecting the presence of alcohol and/or controlled substances in the body. A background check is conducted if the candidate is over 18 years of age.
Murray City is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.
Pay: $20.49 - $31.08 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $31