Warehouse Specialist I
About The Position
The Warehouse Specialist I is an entry-level position in Supply Services at the Mexia warehouse. Supply Services also supports patients and residents at 22 other facilities across Texas, with potential opportunities for movement to other locations. The role performs logistical inventory and warehouse work, including electronically controlling inventory and delivering goods to state facilities. The employee works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for initiative and independent judgment and reports to the Warehouse Supervisor, Supply Services. The position requires using multiple computer software systems, handheld inventory devices, and warehouse lifting equipment. The employee must participate in or serve during a Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The role is based at the Mexia State Supported Living Center and is not eligible for telework. Travel may be up to 15%.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
- Valid Class C driver's license; a Texas driver's license is preferred. The license will be checked yearly for violations or suspensions.
- Complete Forklift Driver Training (SAF0100) within three months of employment.
- Knowledge of general warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, issuing, customer service, and inventory control.
- Ability to use mechanical lifting devices to move, transfer, and deliver goods.
- Ability to review warehouse rules, regulations, and policies for compliance and follow inventory-control instructions.
- Ability to use a handheld device to manage warehouse stock and receive goods.
- Computer skills using inventory-control and receiving software.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Work experience in a warehouse or inventory-control-related field.
- Prior experience using a forklift and other material-handling equipment, or similar experience.
Responsibilities
- Attend work on a regular and predictable schedule and perform other duties as assigned.
- Review system-generated picking tickets, verify items against warehouse-bin labels, pick and verify orders, make ticket notations, load carts, and stage carts for outgoing deliveries.
- Load and unload stock using lifting equipment, store stock in assigned racks and shelves, and deliver stock and non-stock items to ordering departments using state vehicles.
- Unload vendor freight and verify shipments against purchase orders and shipping documents; move freight safely using lifting equipment and dock equipment; inspect and count items, check for damage or compliance, and document findings according to procedures.
- Enter inventory data into the MIMS automated inventory control program; assist with inventory counts, variance reconciliation, and maintaining warehouse stock supplies.
- Enter receiving data for warehouse stock and non-stock items into the CAPPS Financial system.
- Participate in the COOP plan and activation as required.
Benefits
- 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
- Defined benefit pension plan.
- Generous time-off benefits.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
