Materials Handler III
Materials Handler III
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Department Information
This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
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Description of Job
This work unit exists to maximize to the fullest extent possible the purchase value of public funds by using the most economical and effective means as provided by statutory reference to procure receive store and distribute commodities and services for all Department of Human Services Southern District Agencies as well as Department of Youth Corrections Facilities Colorado State Veterans Nursing Homes DOC-San Carlos DOC-La Vista and the Pueblo Regional Center. Must also maintain inventory control for all Southern District Capital Asset and Warehouse inventories in accordance with State Fiscal Rules. The department also exists to promote the CDHS mission.
This position exists to support the Southern District Procurement operations including ISD1 ISD2 and warehouses. Responsibilities include managing and providing logistical support in the placement of commodity orders receipt of goods resolution of invoice discrepancies proper storage and issuance of commodities to all CDHS Southern District Agencies. This position verifies all shipments resolves delivery discrepancies and addresses issues related to quality or service. The employee ensures proper storage and cleanliness of commodities in accordance with USDA regulations and monitors freezers and refrigerators daily. Deliveries to outlying agencies are required; a valid Colorado Drivers License is necessary. A Class B (CDL) license is preferred but not required. The position operates lift trucks and pallet jacks and performs data entry into CORE including creating Purchase Orders Printing Pick & Issues and Receiving Reports. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory levels and requesting adjustments through accountingManagers the receipt storage and distribution of commodities
Manages the receipt storage and distribution of commodities in the Southern District Procurement Warehouse per USDA regulations policies and procedures.
Make support decisions regarding inventory purchases receipt issues and adjustments.
Determines and maintains adequate commodity stock levels in the food warehouse
Determines when and what items need to be ordered re-ordered and replenished and stockedManages the Scheduling of Deliveries:
- Manages the scheduling of deliveries from trucking companies and assists delivery drivers with unloading commodities.
- Verifies shipping bill of lading for accuracy quality grade freshness packaging and quantity discrepancies Verifies that product meets specifications and reports findings to the appropriate authority. Prepares Purchase Orders and Receiving Documents in the CORE system.
- Employee Prints and use CORE Pick & Issue (PI) documents to pull and prepare commodity items for delivery to Southern District Agencies.
- Verifies PI documents match commodities pulled from inventory ready to be delivered to ordering agencies. Approves SRS from other state agencies such as Department of Youth Corrections (DYC) & Nursing Homes while documenting and tracking all PIS SRS and CIS through the entire warehousing process.
- Determines that received commodities are put into the designated location within the warehouse to include freezer and refrigerator locations according to USDA Regulations rotating stock utilizing the FIFO Method.
- Maintains the building and equipment including cleaning safety standards and routine equipment maintenance. Maintains vehicle logs according to the State Fleet Management Policy and schedules vehicle repairs and maintenance.
Managing the delivery and receipt of commodities/Other Decisions as Assigned- Assists in receiving all incoming FedEx UPS and other carriers shipments verifying product is not damaged by carrier.
- Delivers warehouse commodities and receive packages for departments and patients following campus security rules and regulations.
- Deliveries are made to the following Southern District Facilities: CMHIP Pueblo and Colorado Spring Youth Detention Centers Florence Nursing Home and the San Carlos Correctional Facility.
- Other Decisions as Assigned that are not covered in duty statements that may arise
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned tothis position.Substitutions:
Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:The preferred experience competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate:
- The successful candidate will have a record of reliability and dependability
- Knowledge of distribution practices
- Ability to use proper lifting techniques
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently with attention to detail
- Equipment certifications such as forklift
- Professional experience working for a food producer or food-related non-profit
- Excellent customer service
- Ability to maintain a clean driving record
- Full background check
- Must possess a valid unrestricted U.S. Drivers License
- Ability to operate lift trucks pallet wrappers walkie-riders manual and electric pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Ability to handle and store cleaning materials
- Ability to travel in-state to visit recipient agencies make deliveries. Out of state to conferences.
- Ongoing function capacity testing
- Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position (3) provide the employee number from the applicants prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email () postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203) or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action.
For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at ; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes atunder Rules.
Supplemental Information
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About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference consider joining the dedicated people of theColorado Department of Human Services(CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety independence and well-being of the people of addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work we offer:
Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planplus 401(k) and 457 plans
Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
Excellent work-life programs such as flexible schedules training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information go to Values:
We believe in a people-first approach:To serve the people of Colorado we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized inspired and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.
Balance creates quality of life:We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility health and wellness and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable:We take responsibility through our actions programs and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters:We are open and honest with employees our partners the Coloradans we serve and the public.
We are ethical:We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together:We work together with all partners employees and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations:CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our ADAA Coordinator Nancy Schmelzer at or call 1-.
THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Employment Type
Full-Time
