Under the direction of the Director of Business Services receives and delivers merchandise to appropriate individuals; assist with tagging of fixed assets and input related data and information into the computer; enters warehouse requisition accounts into the computer; assists with filling and delivering warehouse orders; operates fork lift and other District vehicles as required; assists with resolving problems as they arise. Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

E = indicates essential duties of the position

• Receives merchandise from a variety of vendors; matches the content of each parcel with the purchase order and packing slip to ensure the contents are damage free and consistent with the documentation; ensures partial and full shipments are properly documented. (E)
• Notifies parties of shipment arrivals; arrange for and/or makes deliveries to appropriate locations. (E)
• Tags, documents, and input tag, serial, and model numbers into computer and other identifying markings for fixed assets and controlled items. (E)
• Maintains receiving and shipping records of incoming and outgoing freight. (E)
• Transports bulk mail to the post office. (E)
• Operates a forklift, electric carts, and other District vehicles as required. (E)
• Assists in arranging equipment and personnel to handle large and/or heavy deliveries.
• Makes special deliveries as requested.
• Returns defective materials and equipment; rejects receipt of incorrect items. 
• Investigates and uses approved freight carriers for outgoing shipments; packs, labels and weigh outgoing freight.
• Responds to inquiries regarding problem situations in shipping/receiving.
• Assists in pulling supply orders and processing requisitions; checks, logs, records, fills orders, and stages for delivery.
• Maintains requisition files, shipping/receiving records, freight claims, and parcel deliveries.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent and/or one year experience in a warehouse facility.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• Valid California driver's license.
• Qualify for a valid forklift certificate within first 90 days in this classification.

• Policies and objectives of assigned warehouse activities.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Operation of a truck, fork lift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

• Coordinate and participate in a school district warehouse operation.
• Receive, inspect, store, pick-up and distribute supplies, materials and equipment.
• Follow safe practices as prescribed by California OSHA.
• Operate a personal computer to enter data and generate records and reports.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Learn District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
• Establish and maintain effective inventory and warehouse procedures.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Operate a variety of standard warehouse equipment.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Not applicable – no permanent full-time employees to supervise or direct.
 
CONTACTS:  Co-workers, other departmental personnel, vendors, and delivery drivers.
 
PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling heavy objects.
• Bending at the waist.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
• Standing for extended periods of time, walking.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer and other equipment and vehicles.

• Warehouse and outdoor environment.
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
• Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors.
• Driving a vehicle during adverse weather conditions.

• Application
• Current resume
• Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.
• Scanned copy of official transcripts with required degree(s). Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application and must identify graduate level coursework.

• Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply. 
• Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position. 
• Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
• Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.
• Short Term Hourly (Temporary) Employees and Professional Experts: May work up to 25 hours a week (not to exceed 100 hours per month), total not to exceed 999 hours for a total of 100 days. (Days are counted regardless of the number of hours worked per day).