Warehouse Lead III

About the role

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.

The Warehouse Lead III reports to the Warehouse Supervisor, Supply Services, and works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position is a key role for Supply Services with essential functions offering opportunities to gain experience related to using modern receiving software systems, warehouse equipment, and logistics to assure the patients/residents we serve are supplied their needed supplies for daily living.

Responsibilities

The Warehouse Lead III performs moderate logistical inventory and warehouse work, coordinating warehouse operations and supplies, maintaining security of state property, and warehouse stock inventory. Duties include monitoring stock levels for loss prevention and adequate supply to facilities and ensuring warehouse operations are in compliance with established procedures.

• Processing replenishments of stock, inventory management, putting away goods, rotating stock, pulling orders from inventory stock bins, and delivering goods to state facilities
• Ensuring and assisting with coordination of staff duties by assigning, reviewing, and training in the areas of receiving, issuing, rotating stock, loading, and unloading of trucks
• Ensuring services and supplies are properly distributed and stocked at assigned State Hospitals and State Supported Living Centers
• Operating and training staff on the use of material handling equipment, including a forklift and pallet jack
• Overseeing safe handling of materials using forklifts

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED
• Work experience using computer software systems or something similar preferred
• Experience supervising or leading the work of others
• Work experience in inventory control or material handling equipment
• Valid Class C Drivers License (Texas Drivers License preferred) to be checked yearly for any violations or suspensions
• Forklift Driver Training - SAF0100, completion required within six (6) months of employment

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of warehousing methods and procedures, of inventory and stock control record keeping, of automated inventory-control systems, of reporting procedures, and of departmental policies and procedures.

• Ability to train others and to supervise the work of others in the areas of shipping, receiving, issuing, and inventory control
• Ability to review warehouse operations for compliance with established procedures and to transfer stock from one location to another
• Skill in the use of computer and related equipment, including the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent
• Skill in the use of a calculator and mechanical lifting devices used in warehouse operations
• Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement, and more.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $3,248.00 - $4,837.08 per month.

Schedule

The work schedule for this position is Monday – Friday, 8am - 5pm, with up to 20% travel required.