Warehouse Assistant

Warehouse ClerkPrimary Reason Why Classification Exists To perform clerical and manual work in the operation of the City's warehouseIllustrative Examples of WorkReviews inventory stock levels and determines commodities to be reorderedPrepares quote sheets on commodities; faxes or mails quote sheets to vendors; receives quotes; analyzes quotes; awards purchasePrepares purchase requisitions; prepares purchase orders from requisitions; faxes or mails purchase orders to vendors; expedites orders that are slow in arrivingReceives orders from common carrier or vendor delivery; inspects items for damage before receiving; pulls receiving copy of purchase orders and packing slips to verify quantities received; records inventory number on each item received; unpacks and places in proper location on shelves; enters items into computer to update quantity received in inventoryGreets employees at window and takes orders; picks items from shelves and records on inventory issue sheet; distributes items to employees; enters items into computer to update quantity issued from inventoryReceives phone calls from employees and vendors; assists employees in research of new products; receives salespeople expressing interest in providing services to CityMaintains warehouse records as needed; assists employees with products as neededCleans warehouse floor; carries out cardboard and excess pallets; receives shipments for other departments; inspects and notifies departments of shipmentPerforms related tasks as requiredKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesGeneral knowledge of modern storeroom and inventory practicesGeneral knowledge of warehouse items and their use in governmental serviceKnowledge of sourcing techniques to elicit the lowest price for equivalent productsKnowledge of municipal purchasing laws and regulationsKnowledge of mathematics, business English, grammar, and punctuationAbility to accurately count and inspect various stores and materialsAbility to maintain physical inventories and match to computer recordsAbility to operate light automotive equipment for deliveriesAbility to communicate with others, both orally and in writingAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, vendors, and othersAbility to follow oral and written instructionsRequirementsPhysical Requirements This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions. Work requires dexterity in the hands for typing and operation of standard office equipment and visual acuity is necessary to read handwritten and typewritten materials and to operate a computer terminal. Vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required for depth perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection of products, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activitiesEducation and Experience Graduation from high school or GED equivalency and 3 - 5 years experience in warehouse operations including purchasing, inventory management, and the use of computerized inventory management systemsSpecial Requirements Valid North Carolina driver's license Certification as a forklift operator or be able to obtain within 6 months of employmentBenefitsPlease visit our employee benefits page to learn more about benefits offered at the City of Newton.