Warehouse Person (Current Gadsden ISD Employees Only)

Assists in the receipt, delivery of mail, storage and control of furniture, supplies and equipment.

Responsible for the receipt  and distribution of warehouse stock to include, but not limited to: equipment, maintenance supplies, custodial supplies, office supplies, instructional resources, surplus/ salvage items, and other items stocked in the warehouse to and from various location throughout the district.

Loads and unloads delivery trucks for the purpose of receiving stock and/or filling orders for transport.

Receives shipments by counting, weighing or measuring items and comparing size, weight or description to information on packing lists and/ or purchase orders. Records discrepancies or damage.

Maintains manual and electronic documents, files and records (e.g. shipping accounts, purchase orders, fixed asset records, bar-coding, inventory, returns, monthly warehouse report, surplus property, electronic delivery logs, book depository, incoming freight shipments, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, and providing materials and reliable resource information.

Drives vehicles for the purpose of transporting orders, delivering mail, parcels and special delivery of registered and certified mail and other material.

Operates warehouse equipment for the purpose of moving large and heavy items safely and effectively.

Participates in physical inventories for the purpose of verifying stock and identifying losses.

Prepares orders by pulling from stock for the purpose of meeting delivery requirements.

Responds to inquiries of staff and vendors for the purpose of providing information and/or direction regarding the invoices, billing and status of deliveries.

Keeps warehouse and vehicles clean, orderly and free of hazardous conditions. Reports unsafe conditions to supervisor.

Follows performance procedures in Maintenance Operations Handbook.

Wears uniform and safety shoes provided by Gadsden ISD.

Perform other duties as assigned.

No supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.  Knowledge and observance of safety precautions. Operate a forklift and/or pallet jack. Must be able to perform basic data input on a computer. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• Two (2) years warehouse experience

• Valid Driver’s License

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Driver’s License

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS   Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers.  Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY   Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward.  The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs on to ladders.  The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and truck more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds and up to 100 pounds occasionally.  Ability to properly use and care for job related tools and equipment. Frequent District wide travel.

Maintains emotional control under stress.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Able to work in adverse weather conditions.  Works outside and inside.  Exposure to extreme temperatures, dusts, fumes and odors

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly works indoors and will work outdoors.  The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment.  The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, sprays.  The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.