Regional Warehouse Coordinator

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•Houston, TX

10d•Onsite

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. Under the supervision of the Regional Business Services Manager, the Warehouse Coordinator oversees regional warehouse which includes shipping and receiving functions, scheduling pick-up and delivery of office furniture, equipment, and supplies. Maintains warehouse stock items and handles/coordinates the resolution of warehouse facility issues. Helps conduct office moves. May assist with surplus property management/disposal and with fleet management. May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment. May serve as a member of the Regional Disaster Deployment Team in delivering, setting up and monitoring emergency equipment to areas designated by supervisor. Able to work in various environments outside and inside.

Requirements

Knowledge of inventory and receiving procedures.
Knowledge of standard warehouse procedures including safety.
Knowledge of agency policies and procedures and ability to interpret them.
Skill in the use of standard agency computer hardware and software such as Microsoft Office Suite.
Skill in organizing and prioritizing workload.
Skill in managing multiple priorities.
Skill in coordinating the work of others.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, staff, peers, management and external contacts.
Ability to integrate rules, policies, and/or practices guiding the performance of an activity.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to work irregular hours and overtime.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to prepare concise reports.
Ability to operate motor vehicles including cargo panel truck and van and pull a trailer in accordance with local, State and Federal traffic regulations.
Ability to lift, pull, push and carry 50 lbs.
Ability to operate warehousing equipment such as forklift, pallet jack, dolly, etc.
Ability to travel locally and across the state which may include overnight stays.
Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License.
High School diploma or GED is required.
Experience in shipping, receiving, sorting and distributing furniture, supplies or equipment.
Experience in operating warehouse equipment such as forklift, pallet jack, dolly, etc.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing as demonstrated in the application.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience driving panel truck and/or cargo van.
Preferred experience pulling a trailer.
May assist with emergency/disaster situations throughout the state.

Responsibilities

Plans and schedules all distribution services including receiving, storing, and shipping, handling returned/damaged goods, inter and intra office relocation of staff and equipment; and other administrative activities to ensure that customer requirements are met in an efficient manner.
Manages the functions as lead for all activities at the regional warehouse to achieve prescribed objectives.
Reviews the warehouse daily to ensure that the area is maintained in a neat, secure, and well organized manner to prevent damage to product, equipment and facility.
Develops, implements and monitors programs to ensure the safety of all personnel, equipment and property. Provides safety instructions to staff and ensures that all safety policies and procedures are followed.
Ensures current and accurate inventory control of all items in the regional warehouse. May assist with the annual physical inventory and ensures that discrepancies are appropriately resolved or handled. Develops, implements and monitors Warehouse security plan to ensure the security of items stored in the warehouse.
May be responsible for entry and reviewing fleet report system as well as monitoring and maintaining state vehicles to ensure that they meet the proper standards for operation both mechanically and cosmetically.
Ensures the accurate and timely preparation, processing, distribution and retention of all necessary reports and records regarding warehouse operations.