Warehouse Person

Position Summary: We are looking for a detail-oriented Warehouse Person to join our team.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities are as follows:

Receive unload unpack inspect and store a variety of parts and materials in designated warehouse location. Relocate items as necessary for additional space in a safe and efficient manner.

Receive all incoming deliveries for Kitsap Transit. Deliver supplies received for other departments during normal business hours. Unpack/uncrate and inspect parts shipments for damage. Compare against shipping and ordering documents to ensure correctness and completeness (price quantity and quality of items delivered).

Receive requests for parts from vehicle maintenance shop personnel at service counter. Identify appropriate part and issue parts and materials to requester. May require assisting mechanics service personnel and/or supervisors in identifying correct part with parts books and catalogs. Accurately issue parts using a computer workstation and a handheld mobile device.

Perform periodic and annual inventories.

Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Remove debris. Assist Parts Supervisor with regular safety inspections and identify and inform supervisor of potential safety issues. Sweep out warehouse and receiving area daily. Mop warehouse and receiving area monthly and as needed. Keep loft area and area outside of receiving door clear of debris and swept. Stack pallets in approved location. Break down cardboard for recycling and place trash in receptacle.

Pick up parts materials and supplies from vendors when necessary.

Issue and receive special tools. Maintain logbook.

Operate computer inventory system to run reports identify location of parts and update location codes.

Dip underground storage tanks as directed to verify quantities on hand.

Perform related duties as assigned.

This position reports to the Inventory Control Supervisor.

• a current Decision-Making Leave or higher in the Safety category
• more than two held customer complaints
• more than four unscheduled absences
• more than two late reports

Education and Experience: You must have knowledge of inventory record-keeping practices. You must have at least a basic knowledge of inventory software and experience with bar code readers and scanners. You must be familiar with and be able to identify various automotive parts. You must have knowledge of warehouse methods and procedures including safety procedures. You must be familiar with and be able to read parts books and catalogs. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook is required.

You must have the ability to work independently. You must be able to accurately count inventory maintain the parts warehouse including accurate inventory and maintenance records. You must be able to plan for and anticipate parts needed. You are also expected to communicate effectively in person and in writing. You must also be able to follow oral and written instructions and procedures. You must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with addition you must be able to with agency provided training be able to operate a forklift and pallet jack.

Salary Range: Starting pay is $24.92 with a shift differential of $1.00 per hour and a step increase after six months of satisfactory performance.

Benefits: Full-time employees receive a generous benefits package including subsidized medical insurance and fully paid dental insurance for employee and dependents as well as disability insurance and life insurance. This position participates in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement Plan with the option of participating in a state administered deferred compensation plan. Employees receive a generous general leave accrual and 11 holidays pro-rated based on the number of hours worked per pay period up to a maximum of 80 hours per pay period. Kitsap Transit also provides employees and certain dependents with a free transportation pass on Kitsap Transit.

Hours of Work: The initial shift for this position is Monday Friday 8:00 am 4:00 pm. This shift will possibly change to Wednesday Sunday 8:00 am 4:00 pm. Please note that shifts may change based on the business needs of the agency and seniority provisions.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: In this position you will work in a heated and air-conditioned warehouse. 75% of your time will be spent walking and 25% standing. You will work outdoors when unloading material. You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance or equipment and additional weights with a hand truck cart or other equipment and/or this position you are required to work at heights up to 10 feet. Balancing stooping reaching and grasping actions are frequently required. You will be required to pass a Functional Assessment prior to hire.

Selection Process: After evaluating the completed application packet we will invite the most qualified applicants to test for the position. The top scorers will be invited to skills testing basic computer operation interviews and a Functional Assessment. We will not make any hiring decisions until all steps in the selection process are completed including reference and background checks. Kitsap Transit does not pay for relocation costs.

To Apply: If you decide to apply for this position please visit our employment link at Please contact Janel Silver in the Human Resources Department at if you have any questions.

Closing Date: Your completed application must be submitted online by 4:00 PMFriday August 29 2025. You may include a resume; however it may not be used in lieu of a completed application.

• Kitsap Transit is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the hiring process contact or (TDD).
• If you qualify for the Veterans Scoring Criteria under RCW 41.04.005 and 41.04.010 you must answer all questions regarding Veterans Scoring Criteria Status Declaration in the application and upload a copy of the substantiating document as listed in the application.
• Kitsap Transit is subject to the requirements of the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and CFR Part 40 & Part 655 which prohibits the use of marijuana at any time while employed by Kitsap Transit.