Warehouse Specialist I

Date: Oct 12, 2026 Location: TERRELL, TX Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage. Functional Title: Warehouse Specialist I Job Title: Inventory and Store Spec I Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: Central Supply Posting Number: 22253 Closing Date: 04/12/2027 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Transportation and Material Moving Salary Range: $2,694.33 - $3,946.25 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-A-11 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First) Telework: Not Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 15% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt Facility Location: Terrell State Hospital Job Location City: TERRELL Job Location Address: 1200 E BRIN Other Locations: Terrell MOS Codes: 0402,0405,0431,0491,1330,2311,3002,3006,3010,3043,3044,3051,3102,4100,4130,4133,6042,6542,6602,6604 6672,20C0,21RX,2G0X1,2S0X1,310X,3F1X1,4A1X1,51C,618X,626X,636X,651X,68J,70K,715X,726X,736X,751X,88N 890A,89A,89B,90A,91A,920A,920B,92A,92F,92Y,92Z,AO,FIN10,F&S,LS,LSS,RS,SK,SN,WEPS Brief Job Description Warehouse Specialist I – Entry Level Looking for a stable job with reliable weekday hours? This entry level position is located at the Terrell warehouse, but Supply Services also serves patients/residents at 22 other facilities around the State, so there are opportunities for growth and movement to other parts of Texas if desired. The Warehouse Specialist I is a key position for Supply Services with essential functions offering opportunities to gain experience assuring the patients/residents we serve are supplied with their needed supplies for daily living. The Warehouse Specialist I reports to the Warehouse Supervisor, Supply Services. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The Warehouse Specialist I performs logistical inventory and warehouse work. Work involves electronically controlling inventory and delivering goods to state facilities. Tasks include inspecting incoming goods, receiving, processing, and storing incoming stock, pulling orders from inventory, delivering goods, conducting inventory counting, and maintaining a safe and secure environment. Position requires use of multiple computer software systems, handheld devices for inventory control and warehouse lifting equipment (forklift, pallet jacks, carts, drive truck with lift gate). Must actively participate and/or serve in a Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am - 5pm Essential Job Functions (EJFs) Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency and departmental leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. Reviews system generated picking tickets for logical bin picking order and planned delivery dates to assigned units using material handling equipment. Verifies items to be picked to affixed labels on warehouse bins. Picks, verifies and makes notations on the pick ticket. Loads carts with picked items for safe maneuvering. Stages loaded carts in outgoing warehouse location. (30%) Loads and unloads warehouse stock using lifting equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies). Puts away warehouse stock into assigned racking and shelving. Delivers stock and non-stock items to ordering departments using a state vehicle (box truck, van, pickup, UTV) in a timely manner. (20%) Unloads vendor freight trucks verifying shipments with purchase orders and other shipping documents. Uses lifting equipment, dock plates and dock levelers to safely move items from trucks to the warehouse. Inspects, counts and checks items for compliance or damage, making notations on documents in accordance with the Supply Services SharePoint Procedures System Receiving policies and Operating Instructions. (20% Enters data into the MIMS automated inventory control computer program for inventory tracking purposes. Assist with conducting inventories, reconciling variances and maintaining inventory of warehouse stock supplies. (15%) Enters data into the CAPPS Financial system to provide accurate and timely receiving of warehouse stock and nonstock items. (10%) Participates in COOP plan and other duties as assigned. (5%) Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of general warehouse operations to include shipping, receiving, issuing, customer service and inventory control. Ability in the use of mechanical lifting devices used in warehouse operations to move, transfer and deliver goods. Ability to review warehouse rules, regulations, and policies for compliance and to follow departmental policy instructions for inventory control guidelines. Ability to use a handheld device for the purpose of managing warehouse stock and receiving goods. Skill in use of operating a computer using inventory control and receiving software. Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing. Registrations, Licensure Requirements Or Certifications Valid Class C Drivers License (Texas Drivers License preferred) to be checked yearly for any violations or suspensions. Forklift Driver Training - SAF0100, completion required within three (3) months of employment. Initial Screening Criteria Graduation from an accredited high school or GED. Do you have work experience working in a warehouse, managing inventory or something similar? Prior experience in the use of forklift and other material handling equipment or similar experience preferred. Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, And Veterans Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions. ADA Accommodations In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview. Pre-Employment Checks And Work Eligibility Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. 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