Warehouse Specialist

General Summary The Ada County Sheriffs Office is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Warehouse Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the receipt, storage, and distribution of supplies, equipment, and materials essential to daily jail operations. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring proper storage conditions, and assisting with routine inventory audits. This position plays a vital part in supporting facility operations and requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a secure, fast-paced environment. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the mission of the Ada County Sheriff\'s Office, we encourage you to apply. Essential Functions Receives orders, loads and unloads delivery trucks, verifies physical counts of product to match delivery documents, documents deliveries, and delivers orders to the appropriate area or customers; Tracks back orders to ensure delivery, and communicates with Finance to ensure payment for only received undamaged items; Maintains inventory of stocked items with par levels and accurate accounting for all purchases made and products managed; Supervises inmate worker(s); Recommends types of items stocked based on customer needs and appropriate levels of supply; Ensure up-to-date documentation is maintained within the computer-based inventory management system; Operates forklifts, lift trucks, trash compactor, and cardboard compactor; Works with vendors in ordering supplies, equipment, and other items; Helps prepare budgets for supplies and equipment; Helps research products and equipment for cost and availability; Solicits bids from suppliers; and Maintains equipment and ensures warehouse and work areas are clean and organized. Procure supplies and equipment, including creating and forwarding purchase order requests for warehouse stock; ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Removes daily trash and recyclables from kitchen and jail; Organize and transport dry goods between the jail and offsite storage locations; Keep supervisor informed of relevant information and promptly report any observation or situation that could impact the safety and security of the facility to the supervisor or on-duty sergeant; Performs related duties as required. Job Requirements Accredited high school diploma or state-recognized equivalency certificate (such as a GED) required. Knowledge and/or experience working in a warehouse setting preferred; Knowledge of jail/corrections security and safety procedures preferred; Knowledge of jail/correctional functions to ensure equipment and supplies are kept current and readily available preferred; Knowledge of safety requirements for warehouse operations; Knowledge of safety procedures when operating forklifts, lift trucks and other types of transport; Knowledge of cleaning procedures and cleaning chemicals; Knowledge of computers and other office equipment, i.e. fax machines, copiers and telephones; Ability to organize assignments and projects; Ability to work effectively with co-workers and managers; Ability to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and organizational guidelines and appropriations; Ability to maintain good relationships with vendors and county officials; Ability to clearly write specifications on a variety of products and services; and Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Must appear before an oral board and complete a polygraph and background investigation prior to hire; Incumbent must possess a valid driver\'s license; This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing. Work Environment & Physical Demands #J-18808-Ljbffr