Logistics Courier

Cosumnes Community Services District•Elk Grove, CA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cosumnes Community Services District is seeking qualified individuals for the part-time position of Logistics Courier within the Fire Department. This role involves picking up, distributing, and delivering mail and supplies to various District facilities, assisting with inventory control, and operating a District vehicle. The position requires a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain forklift certification. The work schedule is typically 6 hours per day, Monday through Friday, but may vary based on program or department needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
6 months in a customer service position.
Must possess a valid California class "C" driver's license, with a satisfactory driving record as determined by the District and maintain it throughout employment.
Must obtain a valid forklift operator certification within sixty (60) days of employment and maintain it throughout employment.
Knowledge of principles, methods, practices, and procedures of material and supplies storage, maintenance, processing, inventory, and distribution.
Knowledge of safe work practices including, but not limited to, safe and effective use of hand and power tools, light and heavy equipment including forklift.
Knowledge of computer database programs, desktop publishing and word processing in currently used programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Knowledge of basic operation of automated office machines including calculator, computer, keyboard, printers and other peripherals, copier, and fax machine.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculation of decimals, ratios, percentages and fractions.
Ability to manage tasks, prioritize, and utilize time effectively without direct supervision.
Ability to follow procedures for ensuring that adequate stocks are available when needed.
Ability to learn and apply HIPAA regulations as it relates to the transportation and handling of EMS records.
Ability to operate light machinery and a variety of hand and power tools and forklift as directed.
Ability to effectively and tactfully communicate both orally and in writing with facility users, independent contractors, vendors, CSD personnel and the public.
Ability to proficiently operate computer programs such as those in the Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to comprehend and prepare reports and forms such as accident reports, incident reports, and inventory lists, e-mail and calendars using a prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style.
Ability to comprehend and correctly use a variety of informational documents such as, but not limited to, time sheets, safety manuals, instruction manuals, personnel handbook, policies and procedures.
Mobility: occasional sitting and use of keyboard; frequent standing for long periods of time; frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, climbing up and down stairs and ladders, crawling and twisting, while performing field work; frequent pushing, pulling or lifting objects up to one hundred (100) pounds while performing inventory, stocking and repairs, loading trucks with materials, supplies and equipment.
Vision: constant use of overall vision; occasional computer use; occasional color and depth vision.
Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing and occasional typing; frequent grasping, holding and reaching; frequent operation of equipment such as, but not limited to, hand trucks, pallet lifts, hand and power tools.
Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person and on the phone.
Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision making and concentration, frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasionally works alone.
Driving: ability to use fine and gross motor coordination for driving a variety of vehicles and equipment such as, but not limited to, car, pick-up, equipment trailer, pallet lifts, and forklifts.
Exposures: frequent exposure to loud noise, vibration, dust, dirt, chemicals, fumes, and other environmental substances; transportation and handling of EMS equipment includes potential exposure to blood borne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of full-time experience in a warehouse, shipping and receiving unit or other related field that demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities prescribed for the class of Logistics Courier.
Applicants who have completed a Fire Intern program through an accredited Community College.

Responsibilities

Picks up, sorts, and delivers inter-departmental mail, packages, and materials to District offices, fire stations, facilities, and other places of business.
Keeps shelves and goods clean, neatly arranged, and properly inventoried.
Provides courteous and professional service to all facility users, CSD personnel and the public.
Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with department safety standards and the CSD Injury and Illness Prevention Program.
Operates hand trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts in the course of moving supplies.
Operates a Department vehicle safely and in compliance with District and Department policies.
Performs periodic routine trips to area hospitals to retrieve District owned medical equipment.
Uses a computer to complete, maintain, and retrieve information on work assignments, keep records, prepare reports, and communicate electronically as necessary.
Required to work a variety of shifts including, but not limited to, early mornings, weekends, holidays, after hour calls, or other needs of the department.