SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

DEFINITION

Under supervision, to make up orders, receive, store, issue and deliver supplies and equipment; to assist in the maintenance and disposal of surplus property and records; to maintain accurate inventory and accounting records; and to do other work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This class is the full journey level Warehouse Worker class performing a variety of manual and clerical tasks. This class may lead temporary workers performing routine duties in the absence of the Senior Warehouse Worker.

TYPICAL TASKS  

Receives and reconciles deliveries checking for shortages and damage; loads and unloads records generated by county departments, materials, equipment and supplies; unpacks, stores and reorganizes stock; operates fork lifts and material handling equipment; keeps warehouse clean and orderly; leads and participates in routine work assigned to temporary workers; answers questions about prices and materials in stock; assists in receiving, storing and disposal of surplus property; makes up orders and deliveries to county departments; assists in determining stock levels and in ordering; takes physical inventory; keeps accurate records and prepares reports.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of general storekeeping methods, practices and procedures;
• Working knowledge of proper lifting techniques.

Ability to:

• Follow written and verbal instructions;
• Drive 5 speed stick shift delivery trucks;
• Learn to operate fork lifts and material handling equipment;
• Calculate unit prices and maintain accurate inventory records;
• Lift and move heavy or bulky objects weighing over 50 pounds on a regular basis;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationship with others contacted in the course of work;
• Prepare reports.

Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:

One year of experience ordering, receiving, storing and issuing supplies and materials.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License.