Inventory and Store Specialist II

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Functional Title:Inventory and Store Specialist II
Job Title:Inventory and Store Spec II
Agency:Health & Human Services Comm
Department:Hospital Financial
Posting Number:17906
Closing Date:12/11/2026
Posting Audience:Internal and External
Occupational Category:Transportation and Material Moving
Salary Range:$2953.25-$4365.66
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group:TEXAS-A-13
Shift:Day
Additional Shift:Days (First)
Telework:Not Eligible for Telework
Travel:Up to 15%
Regular/Temporary:Regular
Full Time/Part Time:Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:Nonexempt
Facility Location:Austin State Hospital
Job Location City:AUSTIN
Job Location Address:4110 GUADALUPE
Other Locations:Austin
MOS Codes:
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Brief job description

The Warehouse Specialist II reports to the Warehouse Supervisor within Supply Services and works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent position is responsible for performing logistical inventory and general warehouse operations. Duties include managing inventory through electronic systems and delivering goods to state responsibilities include inspecting incoming shipments; receiving processing and storing inventory; pulling and preparing orders; delivering goods; conducting inventory counts; and maintaining a safe and secure work position requires the use of multiple computer software systems handheld inventory devices and warehouse equipment including forklifts pallet jacks and trucks equipped with lift Warehouse Specialist II is also required to actively participate in and/or serve during Continuity of Operations (COOP) job description. The Warehouse Specialist II reports to the Warehouse Supervisor within Supply Services and works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent position is responsible for performing logistical inventory and general warehouse operations. Duties include managing inventory through electronic systems and delivering goods to state responsibilities include inspecting incoming shipments; receiving processing and storing inventory; pulling and preparing orders; delivering goods; conducting inventory counts; and maintaining a safe and secure work position requires the use of multiple computer software systems handheld inventory devices and warehouse equipment including forklifts pallet jacks and trucks equipped with lift Warehouse Specialist II is also required to actively participate in and/or serve during Continuity of Operations (COOP) activations.

Essential Job Function:

Reviews system generated picking tickets for logical bin picking order and planned delivery dates to assigned units using material handling equipment. Verifies items to be picked to affixed labels on warehouse bins. Picks verifies and makes notations on the pick ticket. Load carts with picked items for safe maneuvering. Stages loaded carts in outgoing warehouse location. Assures roll up/and walk in doors are secure and visitors are escorted while in the warehouse to maintain warehouse and unloads warehouse stock using lifting equipment (forklifts pallet jacks dollies). Puts away warehouse stock into assigned racking and shelving. Delivers stock and non-stock items to ordering departments using a state vehicle (box truck van pickup UTV) in a timely vendor freight trucks verifying shipments with purchase orders and other shipping documents. Uses lifting equipment dock plates and dock levelers to safely move items from trucks to the warehouse. Inspects counts and checks items for compliance or damage making notations on documents in accordance with the Supply Services SharePoint Procedures System Receiving policies and Operating data into the MIMS automated inventory control computer program for inventory tracking purposes. Using a hand held electronic device conducts inventories researches variances and monitors inventory of warehouse stock supplies. Enters data into the CAPPS Financial system to provide accurate and timely receiving of warehouse stock assets and nonstock in COOP plan and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of warehousing methods and procedures of inventory and stock control record keeping of automated inventory-control systems of reporting procedures and of departmental policies and in the use of mechanical lifting devices used in warehouse operations to move transfer and deliver to review warehouse rules regulations and policies for compliance and to follow departmental policy instructions for inventory control to use a handheld device for the purpose of managing warehouse stock and receiving to prepare reports and maintain in use of operating a computer using inventory control and receiving in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Initial Screening Criteria:

from an accredited high school or GED.

experience in the use of a computer using inventory control and receiving software or similar systems.

experience in a warehouse/inventory control related field preferred.

experience in the use of forklift and other material handling equipment or similar experience preferred.

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This position may be eligible for telework. Please note all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.