Materials Technician

Warehouse TechnicianRichmond Fire and Emergency Services is seeking motivated, detail-oriented individuals to join our team as temporary, part-time Warehouse Technicians. In this crucial support role, you'll help ensure our frontline teams can serve the community efficiently and safely.This class provides inventory management, distribution, and warehousing functions. Work may include: issuing, receiving and tracking inventory; soliciting quotes from contractors and vendors for materials, tools, and supplies; assisting with purchasing; following up with vendors on purchase orders; receiving, locating, and distributing tools, materials, and supplies; initiating replenishment of materials through requisitions; assisting customers in selecting materials; performing data entry; operating forklifts and other materials handling equipment; and following policies and procedures for safe storage of chemicals and other hazardous materials. This class may also assist with special projects as assigned.Duties include but are not limited to:Managing and maintaining inventory supplies. Performing periodic inventories.Assisting customers and City employees in obtaining needed materials.Performing data entry functions to maintain accurate logs and records. Processing invoices, verifying accuracy against purchase order and supplies received.Soliciting quotes from vendors and ordering materials needed.Receiving inventory and moving inventory to desired location. May use a forklift to move inventory.Special projects and other duties as assigned.Qualifications, special certifications and licenses:Minimum training and experience:High School Diploma or GEDTwo years of any related experience.Basic computer proficiency and moderate skills in Microsoft Word and Excel applicationsAn equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.Licensing, certifications, and/or other special requirements:Valid forklift certification (Preferred)Valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record and a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire, as assignedPlease note: A copy of a valid driver's license must be uploaded with this application.Knowledge, skills, and abilities:Knowledge (some combination of the following):Procurement processes, purchasing processes, and cycle countingInventory practicesForklift (Preferred)SafetyMicrosoft Office SuiteArithmeticSkills (some combination of the following):Entering data accuratelyDemonstrating good customer serviceManaging inventoryOral and written communicationAbilities (some combination of the following):Work with a diverse teamManage time effectivelyOperate forklifts, fork truck, ladders, hand tools, banding machine, drills, mobile stairs, and power toolsOrganizationEqual Employment Opportunity StatementThe City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at View email address on click.appcast.io policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.The City of Richmond Values Veterans. We are an official V3 Certified Company.The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.