Materials Handler III

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position exists to safely store, maintain, inventory, and distribute Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) Warehouse to any state agency or municipality throughout Colorado, as directed by the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). The role is responsible for daily warehouse operations, equipment upkeep, inventory accountability, and regional delivery assistance.

Requirements

Three (3) years of relevant experience in inventory, shipping, receiving, storing and issuing a wide variety of supplies and equipment.
Must have a valid Colorado Driver's License
Proficient MS Office including Excel
Excellent communication skills in person and on the telephone
Excellent written communication skills
Vendor and customer relations and service
Ability to lift and carry 50 - 60 pounds
Desire to learn

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience
Safety conscious
Experience explaining policies and procedures
Experience entering information into a database
Excellent organization skills
Ability to multitask and be a self- starter
CDL B or ability to obtain CDL B within one year of hire

Responsibilities

Receive and store incoming supplies, moving materials to proper designated storage locations using forklifts, pallet jacks, and material handling tools.
Unload, load, palletize, wrap, pack, inventory, and properly document all stocked items stored at the PPE warehouse.
Conduct regular physical inventories to maintain complete and accurate product accountability.
Safely operate automated computer inventory systems to log, track, and update stock records.
Continuously review warehouse layout and re-arrange floor/racking configurations to accommodate new inventory and expanded storage requirements.
Safely operate material handling equipment, including lift trucks, walkie-rider jacks, delivery vehicles, manual/man-lifts, and specialized storage systems.
Perform thorough pre- and post-operation inspections on forklifts, pallet jacks, and related machinery.
Ensure electric batteries and equipment components are properly filled, maintained safely, and fully charged at the start of each workday.
Conduct periodic safety inspections of warehouse storage systems, racking, and facility structures in accordance with policy and safety standards.
Maintain warehouse facilities/equipment and promptly advise supervisors of any unscheduled maintenance or repair needs.
Transport requisitioned PPE and emergency supplies to multiple locations across the Denver Metro Area and Front Range facilities.
Assist DHSEM Equipment Operators with loading, transport, and delivery operations as required.

Benefits

Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents.
Short and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
Basic Life and AD&D insurance equal to their annual earnings subject to a minimum benefit of $50,000 and a maximum of $250,000.
Basic Life and AD&D are provided by the State of Colorado at no cost to employees.
The State of Colorado's Wellness Program, State of Health, is a no-cost, year-long program that supports an employee’s health and wellness goals.
Participants can earn a $20 per month health insurance premium discount.
Through BenefitHub, State of Colorado employees have access to discounts, promotions and special programs from hundreds of retailers, restaurants, travel and entertainment venues throughout Colorado and across the country.
State contribution into a Health Savings Account when enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan.
Eligible employees have access to medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).
Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
Excellent retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans.
Generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave and four annual wellness days.
The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state.
Tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.