Warehouse General II

Location: Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh, NC

Schedule: Monday-Friday (Evenings, weekends, and on-call as needed)

About the Role

Under general supervision, coordinates and/or performs the shipping, receiving, and material handling responsibilities in the maintenance and operations warehouse area. Responsible for inventory management and accuracy, order filling, as well as the movement of materials into and out of the facility. Provides customer service via email and walk-in requests.

Responsibilities

• Issues stock while maintaining proper warehouse operations in accordance with Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) standards.
• Processes warehouse requests from printed or walk-in orders and packs for shipment to WCPSS locations.
• Inspects incoming stock to determine purchase order compliance.
• Assigns and maintains stocking locations in accordance with established warehouse procedures.
• Conducts periodic physical inventories and cycle counts to ensure a high degree of inventory accuracy.
• Performs daily safety and operational checks of tools, equipment, and vehicles to maintain appropriate standards.
• Assists with determining items to procure or remove from inventory for continuous improvement of the M&O warehouse inventories and order fill rates.
• Collaborates with the warehouse operations manager to establish and maintain appropriate inventory stocking levels for all M&O warehouse items; ensures safety warehouse stock levels are accurate and at an appropriate level.
• Collaborates and works with purchasing buyers to assist with vendor expedites and produces resolution.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of shipping/receiving or general warehouse experience.
• Must hold forklift certification or successfully complete training and certification requirements for a forklift operator within sixty days of hire.
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license with a good driving record according to the State of NC requirements.
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Skills

• Working knowledge of warehouse and inventory management principles.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel; knowledge of enterprise resource systems (e.g., Oracle); Google Apps.
• Effective time management skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to work independently, complete tasks, and exercise independent judgment in the absence of clear directives.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.
• Ability to perform tasks within Oracle Warehouse/Inventory management system.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff and external vendors/agencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using inventory management software and programs.
• Strong understanding of warehouse inventory management principles.

Work Environment

This position operates in an office and warehouse environment. Work requires exposure to variable weather elements. The position must occasionally interact directly with school system staff, external vendors/agencies, and the public. Work is considered medium physical work, requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force. The role involves driving a forklift and automotive equipment.