Warehouse Specialist I

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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 Denton State Supported Living Center 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 reports to the Warehouse Supervisor of Supply Services.

The Warehouse Specialist I is a key position for Supply Services with essential functions offering opportunities to gain experience related to using modern receiving software systems, warehouse equipment and logistics to assure the patients/residents we serve are supplied their needed supplies for daily living. The purpose of this position is to assure the patients/residents we serve are supplied everything they need for daily living. This is accomplished through efficient logistical, inventory and warehouse work: receiving, processing, and storing incoming stock, pulling orders from inventory, delivering goods, and maintaining a safe and secure environment. This is a physically active and service-oriented position where a sense of energy, passion, honesty, good attendance, and personal responsibility are important.

This is a physically active position where creativity, strength and discipline are important factors to assist with the heavy physical work involved. While the focus of this position is movement of supplies, this position will also be cross trained to learn new and exciting skills including using the newest up-to-date receiving software systems, handheld devices for inventory control and warehouse equipment. Working for Health and Human Services provides excitement and contentment knowing you are helping others in need and working in a very stable long-term employment with great benefits! Must actively participate and/or serve in a Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am - 5pm

Inventory and Store Specialist I - $2,694.33

Total Compensation Package:
Annual Starting Salary $32,332.00
Employer Paid Health Benefits $7,497.84
Vacation Leave Accrued Annually $1,492.25
Sick Leave Accrued Annually $1,492.25
Total Annual Starting Salary and Benefit Package $42,814.33

Benefits: Paid vacation, sick, and holidays, 401(k), defined benefit retirement, health insurance (free for employee), life insurance, dental & vision insurance, loan forgiveness, 40 days for birth of a child, 20 days for adoption or birth of a child by the employee’s spouse or surrogate and more.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):
1.    Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency and departmental leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

2.    Picks and delivers warehouse stock to assigned units and departments on a scheduled or special needs basis either manually or with appropriate warehouse lifting devices. Delivers non-stock items to ordering departments in order to provide users with supplies and/or equipment in a timely manner. Loads and unloads supplies and equipment to and from delivery vehicles. Uses forklift, pallet jacks and other material handling equipment. (45%)
3.    Receives and assists with receiving shipments of commodities and equipment to include warehouse stock and special orders. Duties related to receiving include inspecting, counting, and checking items for compliance or damage and making notations on proper documents in accordance with the Supply Services SharePoint Procedures and Operating Instructions. (25%)
4.    Enters data in MIMS and CAPPS Financials computer programs daily in order to provide accurate and timely issuance and receiving of warehouse stock and nonstock items. Assist with conducting inventories, reconciling variances and maintaining inventory of warehouse stock supplies. (20%)
5.    Completes other duties as assigned. (10%)

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:
1.       Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
2.       Work experience in the use of a computer and applicable software.
3.       Work experience in a warehouse/inventory control related field
4.       Prior experience in the use of forklift and other material handling equipment.

Additional Information:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS 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 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
 

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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 1-888-894-4747. 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.

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