Lead Warehouse Worker # 100

About the role

Receives general supervision from the Warehouse Supervisor to provide lead guidance over Warehouse Workers and assist the Warehouse Supervisor. Performs a variety of work in a central warehousing operation, including unloading, receiving, checking, storing, and distributing equipment, supplies, and materials. Performs specialized procedures for textbook and food supplies. Exercises lead guidance over Warehouse Workers.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Warehouse Supervisor in issuing daily work orders.
• Assist in inventory control; periodic inventory, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Identify operational and procedural problems; assist the Warehouse Supervisor in correcting them.
• Perform the most complex warehouse work including computer data entry.
• Unload, check and put away incoming stock, operating a fork lift when necessary.
• Restock shelves and mark stock with catalog numbers.
• Take inventory and tag stock.
• Fill pick lists, load trucks.
• Perform simple clerical work.
• Process incoming requisitions utilizing computer terminal.
• Monitor stock status on the computer terminal.
• Fill food orders on a regular or emergency basis.
• Drive a truck and deliver supplies and equipment to various receiving points throughout the District.
• Keep the Warehouse area clean and orderly.
• Receive textbooks and check against textbook order list; note discrepancies in shipments and refer to Director of Purchasing for correction.
• Maintain records of all items received and delivered to various sites.
• Take regular inventory of government surplus food.
• Record and keep up-to-date incoming food supply files.
• Ensure food supplies are delivered on correct dates.
• Keep records on all cafeteria ticket orders.
• Assume the duties of the Warehouse Supervisor in their absence.
• Maintain regular and prompt attendance in the work place.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma and/or at least two years of responsible experience in receiving, issuing, and storing supplies in a large warehousing operation utilizing a computerized stock control system.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license is required.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Supervisory and training techniques.
• Principles of work organization.
• Warehouse procedures including methods for receiving, storing, and distributing supplies.
• General clerical methods.
• Computerized stock control systems.
• Oral and written communication skills.

Ability to:

• Oversee the work of others.
• Perform specialized warehousing procedures pertaining to food storage, textbooks, and other areas.
• Keep accurate and current records of stock transactions.
• Operate electronic on-line data terminal.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Move and lift heavy objects.
• Operate and care for trucks and warehousing equipment.
• Read and write at the level required for successful performance on the job.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Physical capability sufficient to perform job tasks.
• Assist Warehouse Supervisor with data entry and maintaining a computerized stock control environment.
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Carry out oral and written directions; write and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties to be performed for the position described.

Working Conditions

Environment:

• Indoor work environment.
• Regular exposure to fumes, dust, and odors.
• As required, must wear protective devices such as earplugs, dust mask, coveralls, gloves, safety boots, and safety glasses.

Physical Requirements:

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of trade tools.
• Walk and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• See to perform assigned duties.
• Lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs at waist height for short distances.
• Occasionally lift and/or carry up to 60 lbs at waist height for short distances.
• Lift up to 40 lbs to shoulder height.
• Occasionally lift up to 60 lbs to shoulder height.
• Push/pull up to 200 lbs for short distances.
• Occasionally push/pull up to 350 lbs for short distances.
• Bend at the waist, kneel, and stoop.
• Frequently grasp, reach overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally.
• See, hear, and speak with/without assistive devices sufficient to communicate effectively with others.

Hazards:

• Exposure to freezing temperatures.