AUTOMOTIVE PARTS WAREHOUSER

State of Illinois•Des Plaines, IL

8d•$5,798 - $7,249•Onsite

About The Position

The Automotive Parts Warehouser works under direction at the Suburban North Garage, operating automotive garage parts issue rooms, storerooms, and/or the warehouse. The role manages automotive and vehicular parts from receipt and storage through issuing and preparing shipments, while maintaining inventory and related records. It verifies that received items meet quantity, condition, and Procurement Services Division master contract specifications; prepares documents and reports using vendor invoices, work orders, and receiving reports; and supports garage operations by providing mechanics with needed parts. The position also involves use of warehouse equipment and agency technology, working with vendors, and assisting with purchasing activities.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of high school or completion of an approved training program.
Two years of experience keeping automotive or vehicular stores and records, or working as an automotive mechanic.
Complete a background check and self-disclose criminal history.
Ability to travel locally in the performance of duties.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to use a forklift.
Ability to use agency technology and equipment properly in accordance with information security awareness policies and confidentiality guidelines.
Ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on relevant industry methods, tools, ideologies, and topics.
Ability to perform medium work, including lifting up to 50 pounds at a time and frequently lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
File annual and supplemental Statements of Economic Interest as required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Two years of professional experience with storeroom and warehouse methods, procedures, and inventory record keeping and controls specific to automotive and vehicular parts.
Two years of professional experience with procurement, requisitioning, and shipment procedures specific to automotive and vehicular parts.
Two years of professional experience following automotive and warehouse safety rules and regulations.
Two years of professional experience identifying automotive and vehicular parts visually or from mechanics' oral descriptions.
Two years of professional experience preparing and maintaining stock records, reports, and inventories.
Two years of professional experience using automated computer systems and applications such as Fleet, Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Two years of professional experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks.

Responsibilities

Operate automotive garage parts issue rooms, storerooms, and/or the Suburban North Garage warehouse under direction.
Receive, store, issue, and prepare automotive and vehicular parts for shipping.
Verify that quantities and conditions of received automotive items meet Procurement Services Division master contract specifications.
Maintain inventory.
Prepare, keyboard, compile, and compose documents, correspondence, memorandums, and reports based on vendor invoices, work orders, and receiving reports.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Competitive group health, life, dental, and vision insurance plans.
10–25 days of paid vacation annually, with 10 days in the first year of state employment.
12 days of paid sick time annually, with carryover from year to year.
Three paid personal business days per year.
13–14 paid holidays per year, depending on election years.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation supplemental retirement plan.
Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan and Dependent Care Assistance Plan.
Tuition Reimbursement Program.
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.