WAREHOUSE WORKER I

Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation with almost 10 million residents. As the largest employer in Southern California, we offer vital and diverse public services, including law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities. With over 100,000 employees across 39 departments and more than 2,100 job types, we provide a lifetime of career opportunities. We are committed to preserving workplace dignity and integrity while offering one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county, including a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans, and work-life balance flexibility. Learn more about our benefits.

About the Role

Performs a full range of journey-level duties in the operation of a warehouse. View the classification specification for Warehouse Worker I.

Responsibilities

• Inspects incoming shipments by checking descriptions, amounts, and/or identification numbers of materials received, performing basic mathematical calculations, and visually examining shipping cartons and containers (unbanding and unstacking when necessary) to ensure accuracy in quantity and kind. Identifies and documents wrong or damaged items prior to receiving shipments into inventory. Reports discrepancies or damaged materials to supervisor/buyer for return materials authorization; excludes such materials from inventory.
• Utilizes a computer to receive goods electronically by entering receipts and goods into eCAPS (Electronic Countywide Accounting and Purchasing System).
• Loads/unloads trucks and moves items to storage locations, considering size, shape, weight, quantity, type, stock number, and storage factors (e.g., hazardous materials requirements) either manually or using lifting aids (e.g., material handling equipment) to ensure safe and efficient storage and retrieval.
• Prepares items for mailing, shipping, or will-call by picking, packaging, weighing, labeling, palletizing, and securing shipments using shrink wrapping, marking pens, box cutters, bungees, or strap ties to fulfill requisition requests.
• Participates in physical inventory procedures by accurately counting stocks, tagging property assigned to County departments for the Auditor/Controller, performing basic mathematical calculations, and recording inventory levels on hardcopy forms to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Interacts with representatives of outside agencies (e.g., delivery personnel), coworkers, and supervisors verbally (in person or by phone) and in writing (e.g., email) to convey complete, accurate, and up-to-date information as required.
• Transports shipments and/or salvage or surplus materials by operating a light truck (e.g., pickup, bobtail, flatbed, or cargo van) according to established County procedures and in full compliance with motor vehicle code requirements to deliver requisitioned materials, retrieve stock, or dispose of discarded materials.
• Procures inventory by contacting vendors, comparing price quotes, arranging shipments to off-site locations as needed, and following County guidelines when inventory is low or requests are received.

Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following options:

• Option 1: Twelve (12) months of experience in receiving, storing, issuing, shipping, or inventorying supplies, equipment, or property in a warehouse setting*.
• Option 2: Twelve (12) months of experience in maintaining records related to supplies, equipment, or property in a warehouse setting*.
• Option 3: Twelve (12) months of experience in specialized office clerical work related to procurement activities**.

*A warehouse setting is defined as a store, warehouse, or section of a large storage facility.

**Procurement activities include processing blanket orders and requisitions, researching vendor catalogs, contacting vendors, placing and expediting orders, and resolving minor delivery issues (e.g., wrong materials, shortages, damaged merchandise).

Required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing and clearly indicated on the application. No withhold information will be allowed.

License

A valid California Class C Driver License may be required for some positions in this class.

Physical Expectations

This position is classified as 4-Arduous, involving frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces. It may occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity.

Assessment Process

This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Training and Experience and a Supplemental Questionnaire weighted 100%, assessing:

• Experience in inventory and procurement
• Experience in shipment receiving
• Experience in stock storage

Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher to be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list will be used to fill vacancies countywide for six (6) months following the examination date.

Filing Period

Applications will be accepted on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. (PT) to 5:00 p.m. (PT). All applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. (PT) on this date.