Warehouse Assistant

Warehouse Assistant

The 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 deliveries
• Inspecting all incoming shipments for damage and proper quantities against invoice; matching manifest to delivered product and verifying accuracy of orders
• Filling orders for supplies from district request forms
• Distributing supplies to appropriate schools by loading, driving and unloading District delivery vehicles
• Assisting in the preparation of inventory reports by counting and tallying on appropriate forms
• Maintaining a log of daily warehouse activities
• Driving the delivery truck or van
• Recording damaged shipments on appropriate forms
• Moving equipment within or between buildings; deciding on equipment and help needed to complete task
• Rotating inventory by marking dates and repositioning supplies
• Inspecting the delivery truck and forklift for visible mechanical problems, proper tire and fluid levels and safe brake operation; determining if repairs are needed
• Alerting supervisors of problems or stock shortages
• Assuming the duties of Warehouse Lead when that employee is absent
• Completing daily food deliveries to schools by 11:00 a.m.
• Adjusting daily schedule as necessary to complete tasks on a timely basis
• Advising supervisors as to space available to store items and suggesting quantities to be ordered on stock items
• Responsible for daily security of warehouse locations
• Responsible for inventory and ensuring orders are processed for any supplies removed from inventory

Physical factors include:

• Frequent: walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing
• Lifting up to 125 lbs
• Working in storage freezer
• Working outside in a variety of weather conditions
• Driving in all seasons

Benefits 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.