Warehouse Specialist I

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Austin, TX

5d•$2,694 - $3,946•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Specialist I performs logistical inventory and warehouse work for Supply Services at the Austin State Hospital. The role helps ensure patients and residents receive supplies needed for daily living. Supply Services also serves patients and residents at 22 other facilities around Texas, with potential opportunities to move to other parts of the state. The position works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for initiative and independent judgment, and reports to the Warehouse Supervisor, Supply Services. Work includes electronically controlling inventory; inspecting, receiving, processing, and storing incoming goods; picking and delivering orders; conducting inventory counts; and maintaining a safe and secure environment. The role uses multiple computer software systems, handheld inventory devices, lifting equipment, and state vehicles. The employee must participate in or serve during a Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The position is based at Austin State Hospital, is not eligible for telework, and may require travel of up to 15%.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
Work experience using a computer with inventory control and receiving software or similar systems.
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.
Skill operating a computer using inventory control and receiving software.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
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.
Ability to participate in or serve during a COOP activation.

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.
Texas driver's license.

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 document items, load carts safely, and stage carts in the outgoing warehouse area.
Load and unload warehouse stock using forklifts, pallet jacks, and dollies; store stock in assigned racking and shelving; and deliver stock and non-stock items to departments using state vehicles.
Unload vendor freight, verify shipments against purchase orders and shipping documents, move goods safely into the warehouse, and inspect, count, and document item compliance or damage according to receiving procedures.
Enter data into the MIMS automated inventory control program; assist with inventories, reconcile variances, and maintain warehouse stock inventory.
Enter data into the CAPPS Financial system to ensure timely and accurate receiving of warehouse stock and non-stock items.
Participate in the Continuity of Operations (COOP) plan.