Warehouse Commissary Worker

About the role

The Warehouse/Commissary Worker assists with all aspects of the warehouse and/or commissary functions, to include working with and directing teams of inmate/resident workers.

Responsibilities

• Receives, stores and inventories stock, supplies and equipment utilized in the on-going operation of the commissary and for general facility operations.
• Under the direction of the supervisor, performs accurate and timely receipt, routing and storage of goods and cleaning chemicals received in accordance with appropriate sanitation standards and applicable codes.
• Prepares materials for shipment, as required.
• Conducts commissary sales transactions, processing inmate/resident order forms, performs data entry, verifies and delivers pulled orders to the appropriate inmate.
• Maintains up-to-date facility and warehouse inventories of all furniture, equipment and supplies.
• Monitors commissary goods for sale, to sustain minimum and maximum inventory levels as necessary.
• Accurately and timely prepares a variety of records and reports as required.
• Creates and maintains files in an organized manner, to include sorting, labeling, filing and retrieving.
• Maintains confidentiality and security of records.
• Communicates effectively with administration, staff, inmates/residents, and visitors, particularly in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness and good judgment. This includes giving information, instructions and directions in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Conducts counts of inmates/residents working in the area, controlling access to equipment and supplies, and controlling the introduction of contraband items into the facility living areas through proper search procedures.
• Provides supervision and direction for assigned inmates/residents in the performance of their duties.
• Escorts inmates/residents or coordinates the movement of inmates/residents to and from different areas.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required.
• One year of experience in warehouse/commissary operation, including the physical control and movement of inventory is preferred.
• Must be able to operate hand truck, forklift and/or pallet jacks.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.