What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate position at REGION 4 ESC?
Classification: Support Staff
Exemption Status/Test: Non-Exempt
Job Grade: 3
Department: Operations
Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor
Job Goal:
To assist in shipping, receiving, storing, issuing, and delivering equipment, tools, and supplies, maintaining inventory control, and completing the required record keeping
Qualifications:
Education:
High school diploma or GED
Certification/Licensure:
Valid Texas Driver’s license with acceptable driving record
Experience:
Three years of experience in inventory control, delivery, shipping and receiving activities
Special Knowledge and Skills:
- Basic proficiency of the use of a computer
- Ability to operate hand tools and mechanical equipment
- Ability to ship and receive various products
- Ability to read supply requisitions
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic
- Ability to operate light truck, forklift, and pallet jack
Major Responsibilities:
- Verify accuracy of shipments by counting, weighing, or measuring items and comparing size, weight, description, and code numbers with information on invoice or packing slip and purchase orders; record any discrepancies or damage.
- Open crates and other containers using hand tools to unpack items received.
- Inspect shipments for damage and defects.
- Move inventory to various locations manually and by operating mechanical equipment, including forklift, pallet jack, and handcart.
- Sort and store all items according to established procedures.
- Maintain computerized inventory records, take physical count periodically, and check against inventory control totals using computer.
- Requisition additional supplies from purchasing department as needed.
- Read and fill requisitions. Verify accuracy of orders pulled.
- Drive light truck to various locations throughout Region 4 to deliver materials. Obtain authorized signature for supplies requested.
- Load and unload delivery truck by hand or by use of hand truck/forklift.
- Operate tools, equipment, and vehicles according to prescribed safety procedures.
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, carrying, etc.
- Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately.
- Identify any need for repairs on vehicles and equipment by following established inspection procedures.
- Closely monitor product inventory and report unfavorable trends to the warehouse supervisor.
- Sweep and clean the warehouse daily.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors/ Mental Demands:
Prolonged standing and walking; frequent bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; frequent manual labor required which includes the ability to pack, move, pick-up and relocate boxes and furniture weighing 50 or more lbs; may work prolonged and irregular hours including working Saturdays and some evenings as needed; work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under pressure.
Salary : $37,064 - $44,441