Materials Management Specialist

Texas Health & Human Services Commission • Edinburg, TX

81d • $3,095 - $4,594 • Remote

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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License.
• Knowledge of motor vehicle operations and basic maintenance, including safe cargo loading and unloading methods.
• Knowledge of State and Federal traffic rules and regulations for cargo and mail delivery.
• Knowledge of warehousing procedures, including safe use of motorized equipment for moving and securing materials.
• Skill in operating motor vehicles including panel trucks and cargo vans, with or without a trailer.
• Ability to obey State and Federal traffic laws and follow safe practices in loading and unloading cargo.
• Ability to prepare accurate records documenting vehicle maintenance, mileage and usage; compiling data and performing basic mathematical computations.
• Ability to lift, pull, push, and/or carry 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

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

• Reports to the Regional Business Services Manager (BSM) in each region within Regional Administrative Services (RAS).
• 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 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.

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
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: High school or GED