Warehouse Operator 1 (Non-Perm PT)

Lower Columbia College•Longview, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs manual labor and assists with routine clerical work in a warehouse function such as receiving, storing items, surplus, moving office and classroom furniture in a central warehouse or major institution within a large warehouse. This position will require heavy lifting and operating material handling equipment such as floor jacks, forklift and dollies. This position is classified as Warehouse Operator 1 under Washington State Classification Specifications. Successful candidates typically start towards the beginning of the salary range and will receive scheduled salary increases.

Requirements

Ability to lift at least 50lbs
Ability to stand, bend, twist and move for extended periods of time.
Ability to maneuver in tight spaces and on different surfaces.
Ability to use various equipment to load/unload freight, furniture and other materials.
Safety work boots are required to perform all duties of this job.
High school graduate or equivalent
Excellent communication skills (speak, read & write English)
Demonstrated ability to work as a team and independently
Proficiency in computer programs (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, etc.) and Google Suite.
Ability to obtain a valid driver's license within 6 months
Ability to obtain forklift certification within 6 months.
Applicants must currently reside in Washington or Oregon, or be willing to relocate to one of these states.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver's license
Associate's degree in a related field
Familiarity with the use and care of copy machines and mail equipment
Forklift Certification
Experience in a higher education setting
Proficient in Spanish (will receive 5% assignment pay after passing a proficiency test)

Responsibilities

Pick-up any and all material/equipment no longer needed by institutional programs that have been reviewed by the individual with signature authority.
Evaluate the condition and possible use by other programs so that it may be transferred to the institutional stockpile of office or classroom furniture.
Data entry, for tracking purpose, of pertinent information for audit reporting.
Operates lift trucks, hand trucks, pallet jacks, dollies, carts, and other loading and moving equipment necessary for daily operations.
Maintains good safety practices; maintains warehouse arrangement and maximizes space utilization to accommodate current stock.
Store surplus items for next sale.
Perform duties involved in maintenance, arrangement and cleanliness of the warehouse / worksite and its equipment.
Prepare auction items for pickup.
Assists with moves, and disposal of surplus or excess property.
Receives, loads, unloads, moves, stores and distributes materials, including flammable and hazardous materials, and equipment.
Inspects incoming items to verify conditions and quantities received.
Make campus deliveries.
Provides exceptional customer service and creates a welcoming environment for all visitors, staff, faculty and students.
Assist with collects incoming mail and freight from USPS and drops off outgoing mail and freight to USPS daily as needed.
Sorts, delivers, and processes mail, parcels and packages including bulk mail, business reply, insured, registered, certified, and regular mail.
Complete Print Shop request and make campus deliveries.
Prepare invoices.
Participates in ice and snow removal during inclement weather conditions.
Perform a variety of administrative tasks.
Other duties as assigned.