Warehouse Technician

About the Role

The City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities are establishing an eligible list for a Warehouse Technician. The position involves manual, technical, and record‑keeping work related to the receipt, storage, maintenance, and issuance of supplies, materials, and equipment, as well as updating a computerized inventory control system. The work requires the ability to manually lift, carry, push, or pull heavy parts and equipment, pick up materials from suppliers, and perform occasional typing. Employees may be called out for emergencies during off‑duty hours.

Primary Responsibilities

• Inspect and process items received against invoices, waybills, and specifications to assure conformance with quality and quantity requirements.
• Gather and fill orders by requisitions and work orders and issue stock items.
• Stock and restock items; participate in physical inventory processes.
• Maintain and update the computerized inventory control system.
• Pick up and deliver items.
• Arrange and prepare items for packing and shipping.
• Determine quantity or type of goods to order.
• Coordinate with personnel, vendors, departments, outside agencies, organizations, and customers.
• Operate a variety of tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Attend meetings and perform other related incidental work.
• Perform minor repairs on tools and equipment as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of warehousing experience involving handling, record keeping, and control of a wide variety of parts, materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license at time of appointment (maintained thereafter).
• Valid forklift operator’s certificate by completion of probation (maintained thereafter).

Knowledge & Skills

• Methods, techniques, terminology, and procedures used in a warehouse for record keeping, inventory control, and maintenance.
• Basic business math.
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Ability to perform minor repairs on tools and equipment.
• Safe lifting and handling of objects up to 75 lb using proper techniques.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Safe operation of various warehousing tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Proficiency with personal computers and assigned application software.
• Interpretation of computer printout data and barcode scanners.
• Understanding and following oral and written directions.
• Interpretation and application of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Observance of legal and defensive driving practices.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $34.79 – $38.36.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees, families, domestic partners, and dependent children (up to age 26).
• Paid holidays and paid leave (sick, vacation, or personal time off) based on union affiliation and appointment type.
• Participation in the Tacoma Employees’ Retirement System (excluding Police/Fire, Tacoma Rail, and certain project employees).
• Long‑term disability plan; short‑term and expanded long‑term disability insurance options.
• Coverage under the State Industrial Insurance Act.
• Deferred compensation (pretax) for retirement supplementation.
• Continuing education, advancement opportunities, and a variety of City‑sponsored health and wellness programs and incentives.
• Direct deposit with bi‑weekly pay schedule.
• Regular salary increases based on satisfactory job performance.
• Union security provisions for many classifications, requiring membership, dues, or equivalent service fees.