Warehouse Clerk

Full-Time and Permanent; 8 Hours/Day; 252 Days/year; 12 Months/Year; GradeEE

General Responsibilities

This is material handling work in the central warehouse. This positionis responsible for the efficient storage and distribution of School Nutrition food supplies and equipment. Work involves receiving storing and shipping stock and nonstock items. Work also involves sorting counting inspecting and submitting proper paperwork for data entry and inventory control. Work requires the operation of a pallet jack forklift and other material handling equipment. Employees in this classification must ensure warehouse spaces are complaint with all Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are consistently followed. Employee will have frequent contact with delivery personnel and others and must be able to communicate effectively. Employee may also be required to transport items to schools and other locations when requested using NPS vehicle.The employee works under the general supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor or designee.Work is reviewed through an annual inventory observation and performance appraisals for adherence to established policies and procedures.

Education and Experience

High school education and some experience in warehouse operations is needed. A combination of education and experience that would provide the above noted knowledge skills and abilities may be considered in the absence of warehouse operation experience.

License/Certfication

Forklift Certification and Virginia Commercial Drivers License are required and must be obtained within the fifteen-week probationary period. Norfolk Public Schools will provide required training at no cost to the employee.

Essential Job Functions

• Receives and stores incoming items; issues out-going items; maintains stock non-stock and equipment in a neat and orderly manner.
• Assists with loading and unloading of delivery trucks; signs for shipments; completes receiving reports; obtains a description of items received and the classification number; completes a Damage Report form on all damaged items; checks items received and compares to purchase order as to quantity quality description and inspection certificate as applicable; returns all paperwork to the receiving office in a timely manner. Responsible for checking and recording temperatures of all food products received in compliance with HACCP regulations.
• Stores food supplies and equipment in their proper location; rotates stock in accordance with first-in first out procedures (FIFO).
• Issues inventory as directed in pick tickets hand receipts and emergency requisitions.
• Operates motorized forklift manual and motorized pallet jacks hand truck pallet chain pulley; communication devices and delivery truck to perform essential functions.
• Assists with spot-checks and semi-annual physical inventory of food supplies and equipment; counts and tallies items; discusses stock related problems.
• Performs the duties of School Nutrition truck driver as needed. Maintain driver eligibility per Norfolk Public Schools regulations.
• Performs related work as required.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Good knowledge of warehousing operations including shipping receiving and material handling.

• Good knowledge of warehouse accounting procedures.

• Ability to read and write effectively.

• Ability to keep accurate records.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to work cooperatively with others.

• Good math and reasoning skills.

• Ability to safely operate material handling equipment.

• Ability to safely operate large trucks varying in size and weight.

• Possession of the strength mobility and dexterity to perform all essential functions including loading and unloading of lightweight (up to 50 pounds manually) to heavy materials weighing 50-100 pounds (with manual or mechanical assistance); constant walking standing and bending climbing up and down stairs with heavy items; pushing and pulling of pallets; the ability to operate a keyboard; and the ability to hear at normal spoken levels.

Hazards:

Work involves exposure to material handling equipment such as forklifts loud noises vibrations exhaust fumes chemicals wet floors and temperature extremes.Work is subject to frequent interruptions.

Steel toed boots freezer suits coveralls and gloves are required protective gear and will be provided by Norfolk Public Schools.