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Salt Lake City Corporation Warehouse Specialist in Salt Lake City, Utah

Position Title:

Warehouse Specialist

Job Description:

Reporting directly to the Asset Manager, this position shares with one other senior warehouse employee the responsibility for day to day supervision and coordination of all warehouse operations and activities—including the requisitioning, processing, receiving, tracking, reconciling, maintaining, and distributing of tools, parts, equipment and other maintenance materials using a computerized and/or manual inventory system. May be required to act in a "lead" capacity or train other employees in various aspects of warehouse functions.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

  • Responsible for the requisitioning, processing, receiving, and redistribution of supplies, maintenance materials, and equipment. Approves requests for materials, prepares various purchasing documents, and maintains inventory and distribution records. Orders, receives, unloads and stores tools, materials and equipment. Inspects materials to ensure quality requirements and specifications have been met, and verifies items received against requisitions and invoices to identify discrepancies in price, quantity or other departures from the original order.

  • Determines minimum inventory requirements. Tracks and maintains a perpetual inventory of stock. Determines reorder levels and replenishes supplies as necessary. Participates in and is responsible for an annual physical inventory. Verifies receipts and approves and processes contract and liquidation notices for payment.

  • Fills requests for materials at service counter or issues materials against work orders and adjusts inventory records accordingly. Identifies and issues appropriate tools, parts or equipment being serviced. May be required to make minor repairs or adjustments to parts or tools.

  • Communicates routinely, in person or by telephone, with product vendors and distributors, department supervisors, managers and maintenance personnel.

  • Estimates cost of various supplies, materials and equipment, and provides input to management for the purpose of determining fiscal projections for budget preparation. Compiles data and prepares various reports regarding inventory control, pricing, and order status, etc., for distribution to appropriate management personnel. Assigns materials to the proper budget accounts or cost centers and may calculate or provide pricing information for accounting purposes.

  • May be required to store and dispose of hazardous materials.

  • Operates equipment which is likely to be used in standard warehouse operations (fork lift, front-end loader, etc.).

  • May participate in personnel selection and disciplinary matters. Provides orientation and training, conducts performance evaluations, assigns work, evaluates progress and results, and trains other employees in warehouse or inventory procedures.

  • Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school graduation or a certified equivalent plus five years' experience in warehouse operations including receiving, materials handling and inventory distribution, maintenance and control.

  • Knowledge of computerized inventory programs for ordering, tracking, reconciling and maintaining proper inventory levels.

  • Ability to accurately maintain detailed records and filing systems (both automated and manual), accurately input information, perform basic mathematical calculations, and operate calculators or 10-key adding machines.

  • Knowledge of basic hand and power tools.

  • Possession of (or ability to obtain upon hire) a valid Utah Driver's License and previous experience in the operation of warehouse-related equipment (forklift, etc.).

  • Ability to relate and work well with co-workers and supervisors.

    PREFERRED QUALIFCATIONS:

  • Experience with Microsoft Office

  • Bilingual (Spanish speaking)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Moderate to heavy physical activity. Required to push, pull or lift heavy (over 75 lbs.) weight. Difficult working positions, intermittent standing, walking or sitting. Exposure to heights (ladders over 10 ft.).

  • Exposure to disagreeable elements such as heat, cold, dampness, noise, and fumes.

  • May encounter potential occupational hazards due to exposure to chemical agents (thinners, paints, pesticides, oils, solvents, etc.) and biohazards (both treated and untreated sewage residues on tools and equipment).

  • Some exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

  • Subject to call back and extended work hours.

    This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

    · Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)

    · Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

    · Paid vacation and personal leave

    · Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment

    · Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

    · A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

    · Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

    · Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

    Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time

POSITION SALARY RANGE

$20.12 -$33.31

DEPARTMENT

Public Lands

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40

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