Job Details

Warehouse Worker

As one of the fastest growing cities in the Pacific Northwest, Vancouver is building a city of the future through innovation, sustainable development, excellent leadership and effectively working with an engaged community. Our growth is guided by our core values of livability, sustainability and resiliency, innovation, and equity and inclusion, and we accomplish our work through collaboration, innovation, compassion and empowerment. If who we are speaks to you, and if you're the type of person who is interested in joining a team responsible for supporting our Operations teams with the inventory that they need to perform their jobs then the City of Vancouver may be for you.

We're currently recruiting for a Warehouse Worker. The primary responsibilities for the job are to provide assistance in the receiving, issuing and inventory of materials, supplies, tools and equipment for the Operations Center; and to perform responsible clerical duties in support of the material control function. This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt union position. This position is covered under the provisions of an agreement between the City and the AFSCME union. The schedule for this position is M-F, 7am to 4pm.

Essential Functions

• Receive stock and issue parts, supplies and equipment; tag, sort and count inventory; assist in moving, cleaning and re-tagging inventory.
• Perform general clerical work including filing, routing and receiving mail, and responding to customer requests.
• Maintain a variety of files and records related to inventory management; verify accuracy of information, research discrepancies, and update records.
• Assist in maintaining the inventory of supplies, parts tools and equipment; enter data into inventory records, adding or deleting items to maintain appropriate balances.
• Unloading deliveries with the use of a forklift.
• Providing customer service to customers as they come into the Warehouse to get supplies.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience and Education

• One (1) year general clerical and/or knowledge of how a warehouse functions
• Equivalent to a HS Diploma/GED

Computer Skills

• Basic skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

Ability to obtain:

• Forklift certification within six (6) months of hire
• Valid CPR/First Aid card within three (3) months of hire

Knowledge

• Basic methods, techniques, terminology and procedures used in a large, centralized warehouse;
• Types of products, commodities, equipment and services used by a large municipal public works operation;
• Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting;
• Safety regulations, safe work practices and safety equipment related to the work.
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws that pertain to: Procurement Procedures
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
• Use of personal computers and basic software

Abilities

• Organize, stock and issue supplies and equipment
• Perform tasks in a safe manner, which may require climbing, stooping and lifting;
• Consistently provide quality service
• Perform responsible clerical work including the maintenance of appropriate records and compiling information for reports.
• Operate appropriate equipment including a forklift
• Operate a personal computer and appropriate software
• Work in a manner consistent with the City of Vancouver's Operating Principles
• Work and act as a team player in all interactions with other City employees
• Provide a high level of customer service at all times
• Project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work
• Develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others
• Consistently provide quality service
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance

This position is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment reference check, a basic criminal background check, and a medical evaluation.