Materials Management Specialist

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Houston, TX

74d • $3,095 - $3,844

About The Position

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage. The Materials Management Specialist (Vehicle Driver) reports to the Regional Business Services Manager (BSM) in each region within Regional Administrative Services (RAS). Responsibilities include assembly, repair, delivery/pick-up, and installation of equipment, furniture, and other business supplies. Receives, signs for and inspects packages received in the mail room or warehouse and delivers to appropriate personnel at Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) offices throughout the region. Receives, processes, and distributes document service/copy requests. Sorts and distributes mail to various HHS office locations within the region. Drives and inspects vehicles, maintains agency vehicle maintenance logs for monthly reporting, ensures proper maintenance and operating condition, performs minor vehicle repairs. Orders and maintains adequate inventory of supplies needed for mail and copy services. Performs warehouse duties including tracking inventory and surplus state property, operating motorized equipment for moving and storing warehouse items. Assists with office moves, completes minor building repairs and routine maintenance. Oversees and directs activities of contractors and vendors for moves and modular furniture installation. Serves on the Regional Disaster Deployment Team by delivering and setting up emergency equipment and supplies. Utilizes the Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) system to receive and document completion of assignments. Utilizes CAPPS Financial module for documenting receipt of purchased items delivered to the warehouse or mailroom.

Requirements

• Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License.
• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing as demonstrated in the application.

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.
• Preferred experience pulling trailer.

Responsibilities

• Drives state agency trucks and cargo vans to deliver and pickup large items such as furniture, filing cabinets, IT and telecommunications equipment, boxed file records, packages, business supplies, surplus state property, and emergency office equipment.
• Provides mail pickup and small package delivery while on routine delivery route to HHS offices in region.
• Loads, unloads, and delivers cargo efficiently and safely.
• Evaluates multiple delivery locations to determine the most cost-effective and time-saving route to travel while considering roadways, traffic, and safety.
• Performs minor vehicle repairs if needed while enroute.
• Monitors vehicle maintenance records and takes vehicles in for regular maintenance.
• Updates vehicle logs with mileage, refueling, and maintenance performed.
• Compiles data from logs to submit monthly vehicle reports for entry into the fleet management system.
• Completes forms and required reports on transport and disposal of any surplus state property.
• Trains and coaches new hires on safety practices and other job duties related to state vehicle usage.
• Performs shipping and receiving duties in the warehouse and regional mailroom.
• Receives and inspects packages delivered to the mailroom or warehouse and provides signature and confirmation of acceptable delivery.
• Documents receipt of purchased items using the CAPPS Financial system.
• Identifies intended recipients of warehouse/mailroom package deliveries and arranges the routing and delivery of packages.
• Researches misrouted mail to determine appropriate recipient and ensures proper delivery.
• Processes outgoing mail and shipping of packages.
• Maintains records on postage and packages/mail received and shipped.
• Uses online systems for vendors such as FedEx and LoneStar to create shipping accounts for HHS customers.
• Performs standard warehouse duties including the safe and efficient storage and inventory of materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Operates necessary motorized and manual equipment for moving and lifting pallets, boxes, and any other large item.
• Monitors stock levels, advises manager when reorders are needed, receives refill orders, and fills racks to maintain sufficient stock levels.
• Assembles and installs furniture and equipment ordered by and delivered to HHS customers.
• Adjusts modular furniture installations to adapt to customer needs.
• Performs minor building repairs and maintenance such as painting, plumbing fixture adjustments, ceiling tile replacement.
• Assists with office moves by carrying, loading, transporting, and unloading office contents.
• Oversees and directs activities of contractors hired for moves and modular furniture installation.
• Functions as a member of the Regional Disaster Deployment Team in delivering, setting up, and monitoring emergency equipment to disaster areas.
• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED