Warehouse Assistant

Warehouse AssistantThe Warehouse Assistant reports to the Controller of ISD742; with the direction of the Warehouse Lead, the Warehouse Assistant is responsible for receiving, checking in and distributing most school district supplies.Essential duties include:Manually unloading shipments from delivery trucks to respective storage areas; forklifts and carts may also be used during the process of unloading deliveriesInspecting all incoming shipments for damage and proper quantities against invoice; matching manifest to delivered product and verifying accuracy of ordersFilling orders for supplies from district request formsDistributing supplies to appropriate schools by loading, driving and unloading District delivery vehiclesAssisting in the preparation of inventory reports by counting and tallying on appropriate formsMaintaining a log of daily warehouse activitiesDriving the delivery truck or vanRecording damaged shipments on appropriate formsMoving equipment within or between buildings; deciding on equipment and help needed to complete taskRotating inventory by marking dates and repositioning suppliesInspecting the delivery truck and forklift for visible mechanical problems, proper tire and fluid levels and safe brake operation; determining if repairs are neededAlerting supervisors of problems or stock shortagesAssuming the duties of Warehouse Lead when that employee is absentCompleting daily food deliveries to schools by 11:00 a.m.Adjusting daily schedule as necessary to complete tasks on a timely basisAdvising supervisors as to space available to store items and suggesting quantities to be ordered on stock itemsResponsible for daily security of warehouse locationsResponsible for inventory and ensuring orders are processed for any supplies removed from inventoryPhysical factors include:Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeingLifting up to 125 lbsWorking in storage freezerWorking outside in a variety of weather conditionsDriving in all seasonsBenefits include a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions are not eligible.