Warehouse Worker

Warehouse Worker

Grade 14 - Starting Hourly Rate: $19.95. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

Job Description

The Warehouse Worker is responsible for accurate and timely inventory control to include physically receiving, storing, handling, issuing and distributing supplies to support internal customers. This position participates in researching and resolving problems and discrepancies.

Essential Functions

• Issues, receives, verifies and transfers material using internal control procedures.
• Compiles and documents material movements in the inventory management system.
• Conducts cycle counts and applies principles of inventory control in researching discrepancies and correcting errors.
• Monitors and recommends stocking levels within the warehouses.
• Communicates with customers, co-workers, management, and vendors, verbally and in writing.
• Prepares warehouses for and participates in annual inventories.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work environment by adhering to the SAWS Safety Policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Decision Making

• This position works under direct supervision with work being checked frequently.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years' inventory control experience and warehouse procedures, such as receiving and issuing of material.
• Experience using an automated inventory control system.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
• Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift Certification.

Job Dimensions

• Contact with internal customers, vendors, contractors, management, and regulatory agencies.
• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Physical requirements include occasional lifting, pushing and pulling up to 100 pounds; subject to climbing stairs and ladders to perform job scope. Requires visual acuity, speech and hearing. Working conditions are in a warehouse environment and routinely performs duties in outside environment. This may include occasional exposure to inclement weather, insects, snakes, and animals. Operates a company vehicle on a regular basis. May be required to work hours other than regular schedule including on-call schedules, overtime, nights and weekends as required.