Materials Handler II - Platteville (2 Positions Part-Time)

About the Work Unit

The Region 4 Storeroom located in Platteville, Colorado provides support and materials to maintenance and traffic employees in the Region. The storeroom provides supplies for vehicle repair, safety, road maintenance, traffic, snow removal, building supplies and other maintenance materials.

About This Position

There are currently two vacant Materials Handler II part-time positions that will receive and distribute supplies to support a safe and efficient transportation system. These positions will assist in receiving, storing, and issuing a wide variety of supplies and materials to ensure the continued operation of the Region.

Responsibilities

• Perform stock room maintenance, which includes maintaining cleanliness of stockroom and outside area, sweeping, organizing materials, using a forklift to receive and load materials and keeping the floors clear of debris and clutter.
• Maintain inventory on incoming and outgoing items, including checking orders for accuracy, using computer programs to accurately track inventory levels, checking stock levels daily, performing in-depth inventory once a year, recommending new products, maintaining stock levels and inputting information into computer program for Materials Resource Planning, which then helps to maintain the proper number of supplies.
• Manage supply orders, which includes following procurement rules and price agreements when ordering materials, following direction on what materials to order and when, assisting in processing reservations through SAP system, reviewing reservations, pulling items, and placing them in will call, working with maintenance customers when filling orders, checking outgoing orders for accuracy, getting supply order ready for pick-up, processing emergency orders and offering substitutions where needed.
• Receive supply orders that come through the stock room, including receiving materials, checking materials against invoice and packing lists, identifying discrepancies, stocking shelves, inputting information into SAP to update inventory levels based on counts and goods receipt and sending in invoices to be paid.
• Maintain and improve knowledge of products.
• Abide by all safety regulations, policies and procedures, including wearing all required personal protective equipment.
• Discuss safety issues with co-workers and supervisor.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• Primarily 7:00 am – 3:30 pm work hours; 1 position will be from Monday-Thursday; 1 position Tuesday -Friday
• May be required to work weekends, nights, and holidays during emergencies
• Required to report without delay or interruption to provide essential emergency services to ensure health, safety, and welfare
• Approximately 75% is spent in the warehouse which 25% will be on a computer
• Travel required during work hours throughout the region
• Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles
• Required to lift items 20-50 lbs. regularly and sometimes in excess of 100 lbs. (40 lbs. is the maximum checked luggage weight on airlines)
• Required to be on ladders up to heights of 10'
• This position may be in close proximity to moving and mechanical parts
• May be exposed to a number of weather conditions during shipping and receiving, as well possibly being exposed to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, dust, odors, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Only: At least two years of materials handling experience which includes receiving, storing and/or issuing a wide variety of supplies and equipment.

OR

Education And Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience equal to two years. Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in accounting, business administration, or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered. Materials handling experience which includes receiving, storing, and/or issuing a wide variety of supplies and equipment will be considered.

Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. "See Resume" statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be pro-rated.

College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks.
• A current valid driver's license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.
• New employees are required to attend two weeks of maintenance training in Aurora, while veteran CDOT employees are required to attend training one week out of each year in Aurora.

Preferred Qualifications

The exceptional applicant will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section.
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position.
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity.
• Knowledge and experience with warehouse and inventory best practices, including ordering receiving, inspecting and storing items.
• Knowledge of CDOT and State procurement policies and procedures.
• Technical knowledge of accounting procedures and systems, (e.g. accounts payable, purchasing, supply chain knowledge).
• Experience operating a forklift and hydraulic jacks.
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship building, and customer service skills.
• Strong time management skills, including prioritization and task switching.
• Excellent reasoning and problem solving ability.
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy.
• Passion for safety.
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations.
• Fluency in MS Word, MS Excel, Gmail, Google Suite, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Benefits

The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Supplemental Information

Complete applications must include the following documents:

• A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
• A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
• A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
• A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
• If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing completed coursework and credit hours, that your degree has been conferred (if applicable), your and the name of your school, or your official NACES accreditation report. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation.

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