TITLE: Warehouse Worker

CLASSIFICATION: Classified

REPORTS TO: Warehouse Supervisor

I. BASIC FUNCTION: The Warehouse Worker is responsible for receiving, inspecting shipments and verifies accurate deliveries against purchase orders; inspect for damages, shortages, wrong items and other concerns. The Warehouse Worker loads, unloads, inventory and delivery of District/school supplies, materials and equipment. The Warehouse Worker performs general warehouse duties in the processing and distribution of warehouse stock.

A. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Picks up, receives, sorts, stores, distributes and delivers mail, textbooks, forms, standardized tests, materials, furniture, equipment, supplies, cafeteria supplies, etc., as assigned.

• Inspects incoming materials for conformity to Purchase Orders and packing slips. Report shortages and/or damaged items to the appropriate authority. Verifies accurate quantities requested and fill orders/requisitions submitted.

• Operates forklift, electric pallet truck, delivery truck and other warehouse tools and equipment. Loads and unloads trucks and delivery vehicles.

• Operate a computer terminal to maintain a variety of records and reports pertaining to warehouse operations, stock, mail deliveries and regular deliveries.

• Assists in the inventory of warehouse stock and inventory reconciliation.

• Assists in maintaining all records related to warehouse operations (requisitions, shipping invoices, running inventories, purchase orders, deliveries, etc.).

• Assist in maintaining mailroom, warehouse and equipment in a clean, orderly, safe condition to assure safe and proper operation.

• Assist in the coordination and salvage of obsolete district supplies, textbooks and equipment as directed.

• Assists in establishing storekeeping standards, procedures and recommends warehouse modifications and labor requirements.

• Performs related duties as required.

B. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of:

• Modern warehousing and storekeeping procedures including shipping and receiving materials, proper and orderly storage, optimum space utilization and stock inventory procedures.

• Basic stock inventory procedures.

• Basic computer software.

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

• Proper methods of lifting.

• Health and safety regulations.

• Basic math skills.

Ability to:

• Read, write and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill representative duties.

• Carry out oral and written directions.

• Learn safety rules and regulations related to warehouse operations and equipment usage, including operation of delivery vehicles and forklift.

• Maintain accurate warehouse and inventory files and records as assigned.

• Perform accurate mathematical calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contracted in performance of required duties.

• Maintain the confidentiality and security of sensitive information.

• Safely operate warehouse equipment to include delivery vehicles, office equipment and various forklifts.

• Use technology, machines and/or tools appropriate to the position.

• Lift heavy objects, lifting warehouse stock; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; standing for extended period of time; bending at the waist; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate warehouse equipment; climbing ladders and working from heights.

C. QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid California Class B driver’s license with appropriate endorsement.

• Able to operate manual and automatic transmission vehicles.

• Forklift Experience (certification desirable).

• High School Graduate or equivalent

D. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 12 Month position

• Salary schedule placement: Level 18 on the current SEIU Salary Schedule.

• Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits are provided by the District in accordance with current agreement between the SEIU and Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District.