Inventory and Store Spec. III

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Austin, TX

9d•$3,248 - $4,837•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Specialist works under the general supervision of the FWS Warehouse Manager located at 1111 W. North Loop Dr., Austin TX 78756. The Warehouse Specialist works with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment; provides administrative support to the Warehouse Manager and assists with warehouse inventory control and records. The Warehouse Specialist is responsible for receiving, sorting, storing, taking inventory, keeping records, data entry, organizing deliveries, processing, loading orders, and transporting state goods from the warehouse to various buildings. The Warehouse Specialist is responsible for operating automated equipment such as forklifts. The Warehouse Specialist assists the Warehouse Manager with planning warehouse layout, and other storeroom areas, in accordance with warehouse turnover, volume, weight, and associated aspects of stored state goods. Maintains all automated equipment and warehouse vehicles. The Warehouse Specialist must maintain a safe and clean working environment keeping shelves, pallet area and workstation neat, maintain clean shipping supply area and comply with warehouse procedures, rules and regulations. The Warehouse Specialist is responsible for efficiently conducting all duties and responsibilities assigned. The Warehouse Specialist contributes to the Warehouse Facility Services team, including conference room set-ups, moving staff and employee equipment. Verifies the receipt of inventory or retail merchandise shipments and oversees the loading and unloading of stock and merchandise. May supervise the work of others.

Requirements

Knowledge of warehousing methods and procedures.
Knowledge of inventory and stock control record keeping.
Knowledge of retail sales practices and procedures.
Knowledge of customer service.
Knowledge of standard business practices.
Knowledge of merchandising.
Knowledge of cost management practices.
Skill in the use of a computer and applicable software.
Ability to transfer stock from one location to another.
Ability to review warehouse and store operations for compliance.
Ability to follow prescribed store and inventory control standards.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Must have a valid Texas driver's license.
Valid forklift driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in shipping, receiving, sorting, and distributing furniture, supplies, or equipment.
Preferred experience in operating warehouse equipment such as forklift, pallet jack, dolly, etc.
Preferred experience driving panel truck and/or cargo van.

Responsibilities

Receiving, recording, and issuing goods and supplies, ensuring all safety and storage regulations are followed.
Sorting and placing materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequences.
Moving materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or other designated areas.
Reading customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed, and/or shipped.
Assisting shipping and receiving by unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to purchase orders, and distributing to receiving associates for processing.
Transporting goods and supplies from the warehouse to various state buildings and other locations.
Performing conference room set-ups and moving employee equipment.
Sweeping, dusting, and mopping to organize the warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times.
Verifying the receipt of inventory or retail merchandise shipments.
Overseeing the loading and unloading of stock and merchandise.
Maintaining all automated equipment and warehouse vehicles.
Maintaining a safe and clean working environment, keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstation neat.
Maintaining a clean shipping supply area and complying with warehouse procedures, rules, and regulations.
Efficiently conducting all assigned duties and responsibilities.
Supervising the work of others (may supervise).