Warehouse Technician

Warehouse And Materials Logistics Specialist

Under general supervision, performs full spectrum warehousing, distribution, and materials logistics functions for Dallas Area Rapid Transit's (DART) Material Control Division.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs all functions related to management of material assets, including but not limited to, stocking, issuing, shipping, receiving, storage, organization, expediting, planning, monitoring, asset security, placing, picking, counting, packaging, inspection, rotation, coordination, movement, transport/delivery and tracking of materials, parts, products, etc., from/to various facilities and remote locations, on a scheduled and non-scheduled basis.
• Coordinates shipping & receiving requirements with in/out bound freight providers, vendors and contractors, as well as DART accounting, procurement and internal sections. Participates in assembling, packing, crating, and shipping of outgoing merchandise or material.
• Ensures shipments agree with packing list, bills of lading, actual orders, etc.; rejects and reports damaged materials and variances. Loads/unloads merchandise or material from transport vehicles; coordinates incoming material to various user groups/customers.
• Verifies and reports the correctness and condition of data, equipment, and materials. Prepare, maintain, and distribute detailed records accurately documenting material transactions. Research and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Assists section supervisors to lead, train, plan, schedule, assign and monitor the quantity and quality of work performed by section personnel. Ensures duties are performed in accordance to established standards, policies, procedures, instructions, and guidelines to include safety and security regulations.
• Ensures locator system is accurate, reorder points are monitored, stock levels are maintained, and stock is marked, tagged, or labeled in accordance with established procedure.
• Ensures performance, quality, timeliness, accuracy, safety, security, and customer service standards are met. Makes recommendations or suggestions to improve warehouse operations and customer service.
• Immediately diffuses, resolves (within existing procedure/policy) and reports customer service concerns.
• Expedites internal material requirements.
• Supports special programs and projects (i.e., maintenance campaigns, DART events, auctions, cyclical inventories, etc.) Assists Administration & Planning Section. Performs administrative/clerical duties associated with section operations (i.e., computer, data input, etc.).
• Rotate from warehouse to warehouse when scheduled, to ensure they maintain a complete understanding of the workings of all MM equipment and site-specific practices. This includes, but is not limited to, vertical and bulk storage equipment, scanners, printers, delivery vehicles, warehouse machinery, scales, banding equipment, etc.
• Acquires and maintains familiarity with all stocked materials and the general application/function of each part, as well as associated parts manuals and automated support systems.
• Inspects work area to assess condition of facilities, equipment and tools, corrects and reports safety of hazards. Perform housekeeping and general maintenance of all section areas.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications. High school or general education diploma (GED) plus one (1) year of technical, vocational, or commercial training.
• Experience in warehousing, shipping, receiving, inventory control, distribution, or a logistics environment preferred but not required.
• Valid Texas Drivers License (C), no Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) conviction within the last sixty (60) consecutive months, not more than one (1) DWI on driving record, and not more than two (2) convictions of moving violations on driving record within the last twenty-four (24) consecutive months in order to operate DART non-revenue vehicles.
• Must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical (medical) examination, which includes a drug screen to operate DART non-revenue vehicles.
• Proficiency of PC software applications to include Microsoft Office or other related software applications.
• Must work in a safe manner/constant degree of alertness.
• Able to operate all warehouse equipment such as stand up and sit-down forklifts, electric pallet jack, cherry picker, etc.
• Able to lift objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds such as tools, equipment, and parts.
• Able to work variable hours to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to work in crowded and tight spaces.
• Able to demonstrate proficiency in basic math (i.e., adding, subtraction, multiplication, etc.).
• Ability to be creative and comes up with new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
• Ability to be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services. Acts with customers in mind. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Ability to make good decisions (without considering how much time it takes) based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment). Most of his/her solutions and suggestions turn out to be correct and accurate when judged over time. Sought out by others for advice and solutions.
• Ability to pick up on technical things quickly. Can learn new skills and knowledge. Is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge. Does well in technical courses and seminars.
• Ability to be able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles. Can get messages across that have the desired effect.
• Ability to quickly find common ground and solve problems for the good of all. Can represent his/her own interests and yet be fair to other groups. Can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise. Is seen as a team player and is cooperative. Easily gains trust and support of peers. Encourages collaboration. Can be candid with peers.
• Ability to use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions. Can see hidden problems. Is excellent at honest analysis. Looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answers.

Working Conditions:

Works in an environment where there is exposure to dust, noise, or temperature. May be exposed to unpleasant working conditions to include dust, noise, temperature, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals, assuming incumbent is observing all policies and procedures, safety precautions and regulations, and using all protective clothing and devices provided.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may perform other duties as assigned.

DART is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity in the workplace. M/F/D/V

Open until qualified applicants are identified.