Warehouse Specialist
Warehouse Specialist
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Position Description
We are seeking a highly organized and detailoriented Warehouse Specialist to join our team. The Warehouse Specialist will be responsible for performing various tasks related to the efficient and accurate receipt storage and distribution of goods within our warehouse. You must be proficient in working with databases and Microsoft products and understand inventory processes well. The Warehouse Specialist is also responsible for the maintenance and readiness of deployable assets stored at the warehouse.
You must have general mechanical repair knowledge and the capability to troubleshoot generators and other assets. This position requires a proactive individual with strong problemsolving skills excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. This position is part of the response group that can activate at any time of the day or night and must be deployable for hours or days depending on the incident or disaster at hand.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Respond to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as requested and fill a role in the Incident Management System during emergencies or disasters.
- Respond to the warehouse as requested to sustain warehouse operations or deploy mobile assets to incident scenes.
- Receive inspect and track products upon delivery to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Maintain accurate records of stock levels and manage inventory.
- Pick pack and ship orders in a timely and efficient manner ensuring that all orders are correctly filled and shipped.
- Properly store products in designated areas within the warehouse to optimize space and ensure safety.
- Keep the warehouse clean organized and safe following all health and safety regulations.
- Maintain accurate records of inventory movement returns and product defects.
- Assist in inventory audits and reconciliations.
- Safely operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts pallet jacks and other material handling equipment.
- Safely maintain and repair equipment such as generators trailers communications equipment and deployable assets.
- Work with other team members and departments to coordinate warehouse activities and ensure smooth operations.
- Attend and participate in extended meetings for up to 16 hours daily with routine breaks.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.Requirements
Education:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
- Must complete required NIMS training within the first year of employment.
- Basic computer skills and experience with warehouse management software is an advantage.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle radio telephone computer and other office equipment.
- Ability to operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts pallet jacks and barcode scanners (certification may be required).
- Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and meet deadlines.
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.Preferences
- Additional logistics or warehouse management certifications.
- Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.
- Best practices management principles methods and practices.
- Federal State and County laws and regulations affecting emergency management services and the ability to interpret and apply them correctly.
- Knowledge of the organization operation and policies of the county government.
- Knowledge of mechanical skills and basic repair concepts.
- Knowledge of working with different database platforms and Microsoft products.
- A high level of interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with government officials and other emergency response partners the media and the general public.
- Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) with the public other government officials emergency responders and others.
- Effective work habits and relationships including the ability to work as part of a team or independently and accomplish multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to function effectively as a Command and General Staff member following National Incident Management System (NIMS) protocols during emergency or disaster situations.
- Ability to safely operate a forklift hand truck and other warehouse equipment.
- Ability to hook up tow and safely back large trailers and equipment.
General Information
Position Type and Schedule:
- Regular Fulltime
- Some work is performed during regular administrative hours; however the position is subject to flex time afterhours overnight holiday and weekend work as necessary.
- Some overtime and weekend work may be required depending on warehouse needs and incident and/or disaster the office is responding to.
- Must respond to the warehouse or EOC as requested to fill a role in the Incident Management System during emergencies or disasters.
- Must be able to selfsustain for an average of 72 hours.
- Most assignments will be performed in an office warehouse or operations center environment
- Some work or training exercises may involve outdoor adverse and potentially hazardous conditions.
- Position is subject to up to 5 outoftown travel with occasional overnight stays.
- Physical stamina to perform assigned duties and ability to lift heavy items (up to 100 lbs) as needed.
- Must work effectively in suddenly changing work conditions and assignments including extended periods under highstress levels in adverse conditions and independent from the routine chain of command or communication systems.
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
- Regular Fulltime
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
