Materials Handler III

State of Colorado•Pueblo, CO

About The Position

This position supports Southern District Procurement operations, including ISD1, ISD2, and warehouses. It helps maximize the value of public funds by procuring, receiving, storing, and distributing commodities and services for CDHS Southern District agencies and other listed state facilities, while maintaining inventory control in accordance with State Fiscal Rules. The role manages commodity orders, deliveries, invoice and delivery discrepancies, warehouse storage, and issuance of goods. It verifies shipments and product quality, maintains appropriate stock levels, and ensures commodities are stored and rotated in accordance with USDA regulations, including daily monitoring of freezers and refrigerators. The position also performs data entry and purchasing and receiving procedures in CORE, maintains warehouse equipment and facilities, and makes deliveries to recipient agencies. A valid, unrestricted U.S. driver's license is required; a Class B CDL is preferred but not required. The position is open to current Colorado residents only.

Requirements

Three years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the assigned work, such as warehouse work, inventory control, or logistics. Additional appropriate education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Valid, unrestricted U.S. driver's license.
Ability to operate lift trucks, pallet wrappers, walkie-riders, manual and electric pallet jacks, and forklifts.
Ability to handle and store cleaning materials.
Ability to travel in-state to recipient agencies and make deliveries, and out of state to conferences.
Ability to complete ongoing function capacity testing.
Ability to maintain accurate inventory and perform related warehouse and CORE procedures.
Must complete a full background check.
Current Colorado residency is required.

Nice To Haves

Class B commercial driver's license (CDL).
Record of reliability and dependability.
Knowledge of distribution practices.
Ability to use proper lifting techniques.
Initiative and commitment to completing assignments efficiently with attention to detail.
Equipment certifications, such as forklift certification.
Professional experience working for a food producer or food-related nonprofit.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to maintain a clean driving record.
Relevant years of state service experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the receipt, storage, and distribution of commodities in the Southern District Procurement Warehouse in accordance with USDA regulations, policies, and procedures.
Make support decisions regarding inventory, purchases, receipts, issues, and adjustments.
Determine and maintain adequate commodity stock levels and identify items that need to be ordered, reordered, replenished, or stocked.
Schedule deliveries with trucking companies and assist drivers with unloading commodities.
Verify bills of lading and shipments for accuracy, quality, grade, freshness, packaging, quantity, and compliance with specifications; report discrepancies and other findings to the appropriate authority.
Prepare purchase orders and receiving documents in CORE.
Print and use CORE Pick & Issue documents to pull and prepare commodities for delivery, and verify that documents match the items pulled.
Approve service requests from other state agencies, including DYC and nursing homes, and document and track Pick & Issues, service requests, and commodity issues through the warehouse process.
Place received commodities in designated warehouse, freezer, or refrigerator locations and rotate stock using the FIFO method.
Maintain warehouse building and equipment, including cleaning, safety standards, and routine equipment maintenance.
Maintain vehicle logs in accordance with State Fleet Management Policy and schedule vehicle repairs and maintenance.
Receive incoming shipments from FedEx, UPS, and other carriers, checking for carrier damage.
Deliver warehouse commodities and receive packages for departments and patients while following campus security rules and regulations.
Make deliveries to CMHIP, Pueblo and Colorado Springs Youth Detention Centers, Florence Nursing Home, and San Carlos Correctional Facility.
Perform other assigned decisions and duties as needed.

Benefits

PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401(k) and 457 plans.
Medical and dental health plans.
Employer-supplemented Health Savings Account.
Paid life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
11 paid holidays per year, plus vacation and sick leave.
State employee discount program.
Employee Wellness program.
Work-life programs, including flexible schedules and training.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.