Utilities Materials Specialist 1

City of Gainesville•Gainesville, FL

7d•$15 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Specialist I plays a hands-on role in supporting daily warehouse operations by assisting with the receiving, storage, issuance, and distribution of utility materials and supplies within a multi-utility warehouse environment. Working under the guidance of a supervisor and alongside experienced team members, this position offers an excellent opportunity to develop foundational skills in material handling while gaining exposure to all aspects of warehouse operations at a multi-function utility. Multiple positions may be filled as a result of this recruitment, and an eligibility list may be established and used to fill future vacancies. This is limited technical work assisting in the receiving, storing, issuing, and distribution of utilities materials and supplies of a multi-utility warehouse. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and may take direction from and work closely with more senior staff. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its reduced complexity, responsibility and experience with products, and from lower classes by its emphasis on learning all aspects of material handling at a multi-function utility.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalently diploma, plus one (1) year of experience in warehousing or stores related work within a computerized inventory environment, as well as, experience in the operation of powered materials handling equipment.
Must successfully complete GRU craft training requirements for the Utilities Materials Specialist I as established in the Progression-Through-Training- Program.
Possesses and maintains appropriate valid Florida Driver License. A CDL instructional permit is required at the time of appointment and a CDL License will be required within six months of date of appointment.
City of Gainesville fork lift certification required within three months of date of appointment.
Must complete GRU craft and safety training requirements for the Utilities Materials Specialist I position as established within the Progression – Through - Training Program (PTTP) and departmental standards.
Basic knowledge of operations, functions, inventory methods and terminology common to warehousing.
Knowledge of computers and relevant software and ability to input and retrieve data accurately and in a timely fashion.
Ability to safely operate powered and non-powered material handling equipment.
Ability to use powered and non-powered tools to perform all essential job functions.
Ability to perform arithmetic computations quickly and accurately.
Ability to work under pressure and maintain a high level of accuracy.
Ability to work in a high-volume and fast-paced environment and perform multi-skilled functions.
Ability to effectively manage flexible work schedules.
Ability to perform minor repair work on tools and equipment.
Ability to follow policies, procedures, safety rules and regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively with coworkers and the general public.

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting in the daily operation of the warehouse(s) by receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing, shipping, and delivering parts, supplies and tools in and out of the warehouse.
Responsible for keeping all storage areas clean, orderly and properly stocked.
Assists higher level personnel in the proper salvage, disposal, and recycling of any materials returned to the warehouse from operational departments and assisting in returning items to inventory.
Responsible for the proper use and maintenance of a variety of non-powered and powered tools and equipment, including, but not limited to, forklifts, trucks and wire coiling machines. Duties include the safe operation, routine inspection, care, and basic maintenance of all equipment.
Responsible for preparing reports and record keeping of inspection results for submission to supervisory personnel.
Responsible for the safe handling, maintenance, and use of all warehouse equipment and materials, including, but not limited to, all materials issued with a Safety Data Sheet (SDS), hazardous chemicals, first aid kits, eye wash stations, and safety showers.
Responsible for providing high quality service to all internal and external customers and vendors by retaining and following oral and written instructions from supervisors and higher level staff to properly identify requested parts and materials from operational areas and effectively communicating with other personnel.
Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory balances and responding to inquiries from customers and other personnel by performing data look up or entry into appropriate inventory control systems.
Responsible for assisting in completing emergency preparedness procedures.
Responsible for following all department and organizational policies and procedures to safely and effectively perform all job duties.
Will be required to respond under emergency and non-emergency conditions or work outside assigned work hours to meet operational needs.
Controls and verifies source documents related to issue and receipt of goods from inventory and ensures accountability of quantities and cost.
Performs many of the functions that support daily warehouse activities on an as-needed basis.
Attends work on continuous and regular basis.
May be required to assist others to transport, mix, handle or use hazardous materials (in addition to cans of gasoline, batteries, pumping fuel or access to janitorial cleaning materials) following all established laws and procedures and may be responsible for facilities or equipment containing materials that could endanger the public, environment, or other employees.
Performs other related duties as assigned.