Logistics Specialist

The purpose of this position is to fill and receive orders for various departments and carry out activities of warehouse and purchasing functions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Maintains inventory by monitoring computer inventory system, controlling inventory items, and ordering, receiving, storing, and issuing materials and supplies. Organizes stock and merchandise by loading, unloading, storing, and labeling items, receiving shipments and reporting discrepancies, and researching availability and price of stocked items. Performs courier duties by making post office runs, distributing mail and purchased equipment to uptown offices, and performing related tasks. Maintains warehouse by enforcing rules and procedures, preventing unauthorized access, and performing basic custodial duties and repair tasks. Performs duties associated with the City’s barcoding inventory system. Operates heavy equipment, fork lifts. Assists with annual audited inventory process. Supplemental Functions Performs other similar duties as required Job Specifications and Qualifications Knowledge Inventory maintenance practices and procedures; Modern warehouse principles and practices. Licensing and Certifications Ability to obtain a Forklift Certification. Failure to obtain within six (6) months of hire may result in termination. Valid North Carolina Driver’s License PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record. Working Conditions / Physical Requirements Positions in this class require: standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, handling, kneeling, crawling, pushing/pulling, climbing, vision, foot controls, balancing, bending, crouching, hearing, twisting, talking. Heavy Work: Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 25 -50 pounds frequently, or from 10 up to 20 pounds constantly. Incumbents may be subjected to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, physical hazards. Required Skills Operating a computer and related software applications Ordering, receiving, storing, and issuing materials and supplies Monitoring and maintaining computer inventory system Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. Required Experience High school diploma or equivalency, with at least one (1) year of relevant experience; or the City may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Forklift experience preferred. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non‑exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. #J-18808-Ljbffr