POSITION SUMMARY:
Under
general supervision, performs routine manual and clerical work in receiving,
storing and issuing textbooks, textbook related materials and ancillaries;
assignments involve operation of materials handling equipment. Positions in
this class are located in a storage facility containing a wide variety of items
in bins and/or bulk storage. The work requires continuous walking, lifting and
moving of property by hand and with the aid of materials handling equipment.
The primary responsibilities are directly related to receipt, storage and distribution
activities; exercising some judgment in verifying, interpreting and checking
entries and transactions to the inventory record; ability to use reference and
cross-reference resources, participating in inventories, operating gas or
electric powered materials handling equipment, and operating passenger vehicles
in connection with pick-up and delivery activities. Assignments include use of
a computer and other office equipment. Work is checked for accuracy and compliance
with prescribed requirements and procedures.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Receives property, checks against appropriate
documents, notes and reports any discrepancies in physical count, identity or
condition;
Unpacks and stores property in proper location
and manner in accordance with established routines and methods;
Rearranges or relocates stock as directed to
accommodate changing needs and requirements;
Fills orders for supported activities by
selecting and assembling designated items from stock;
Maintains inventory control over all items in
an assigned group of commodities and safeguards against loss, damage or theft;
enters data into established systems for inventory control;
Reviews and edits requisitions; follows up with
customer to clarify errors; performs research and cross-referencing service
when required for proper item identification and/or application; appropriately
annotates and returns requisitions which have not been validated or need
extensive correction and/or identifying information;
Maintains stock records of items received and
issued, prepares lists for out-of-stock items, reviews back orders and prepares
follow up to vendors for items overdue; releases back orders for issue upon
receipt of materials;
Periodically checks stock records to review
validity of reorder levels based on usage experience; recalculates reorder
point as required;
Maintains and extracts data for reports;
distributes copies of documents to appropriate locations; maintains a log of
deliveries;
Keeps storage areas and property in clean,
orderly and serviceable condition;
Operates materials handling equipment or drives
passenger vehicles and vans (when assigned to delivery duties employees are
required to follow a strict daily schedule and have delivery form signed by
authorized person);
Participates in making periodic and special
inventories;
Makes simple arithmetical calculations by hand
or machine;
Loads and unloads supplies, materials and
equipment;
Prepares property for transport by checking for
correct quantities, item identification, packing, etc.; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Some familiarity with office and
warehousing methods and practices;
Possess good knowledge of basic data
processing methods, including Microsoft Office and Google Suite;
Ability to count and check parts,
supplies and equipment;
Ability to carry out oral or written
instructions;
Ability to keep accurate records;
Sufficient physical strength to permit
handling the items kept in stock; and
Must be in good physical condition.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
A high school graduate or completion of a GED. Some experience in warehousing, storekeeping,
inventory maintenance, including some clerical work and use of reference
publications.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Possession
of an appropriate and valid Maryland Motor Vehicle License with a driving
record indicating five (5) or fewer current points of which no more than three
(3) shall have been accumulated as a result of traffic violations occurring
while operating a Board of Education vehicle.
Possession or ability to possess forklift certification strongly preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.