Antelope Valley College

Warehouse Assistant

Salary: $4,057.27 Monthly

Deadline: 1/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Full job description and OFFICIAL application available ONLY at: http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=295190

Under the direction of the Director of Business Services receives and delivers merchandise to appropriate individuals; assist with tagging of fixed assets and input related data and information into the computer; enters warehouse requisition accounts into the computer; assists with filling and delivering warehouse orders; operates fork lift and other District vehicles as required; assists with resolving problems as they arise. Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

(E = indicates essential duties of the position)

• Receives merchandise from a variety of vendors; matches the content of each parcel with the purchase order and packing slip to ensure the contents are damage free and consistent with the documentation; ensures partial and full shipments are properly documented. (E)

• Notifies parties of shipment arrivals; arrange for and/or makes deliveries to appropriate locations. (E) 

• Tags, documents, and input tag, serial, and model numbers into computer and other identifying markings for fixed assets and controlled items. (E)

• Maintains receiving and shipping records of incoming and outgoing freight. (E)

• Transports bulk mail to the post office. (E)

• Operates a forklift, electric carts, and other District vehicles as required. (E)

• Assists in arranging equipment and personnel to handle large and/or heavy deliveries.

• Makes special deliveries as requested.

• Returns defective materials and equipment; rejects receipt of incorrect items. 

• Investigates and uses approved freight carriers for outgoing shipments; packs, labels and weigh outgoing freight.

• Responds to inquiries regarding problem situations in shipping/receiving.

• Assists in pulling supply orders and processing requisitions; checks, logs, records, fills orders, and stages for delivery.

• Maintains requisition files, shipping/receiving records, freight claims, and parcel deliveries.

• Performs other related duties as may be assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent and/or one year experience in a warehouse facility.  

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• Valid California driver's license.

• Qualify for a valid forklift certificate within first 90 days in this classification. 

OTHER INFORMATION

KNOWLEDGE OF: 

• Policies and objectives of assigned warehouse activities.

• Record-keeping techniques.

• Operation of a truck, fork lift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment.

• Health and safety regulations.

• Oral and written communication skills.

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. 

ABILITY TO: 

• Coordinate and participate in a school district warehouse operation.

• Receive, inspect, store, pick-up and distribute supplies, materials and equipment.

• Follow safe practices as prescribed by California OSHA.

• Operate a personal computer to enter data and generate records and reports.

• Maintain appropriate stock levels.

• Learn District organization, operations, policies and objectives.

• Establish and maintain effective inventory and warehouse procedures.

• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.

• Understand and follow oral and written directions.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Operate a variety of standard warehouse equipment.

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

• Meet schedules and timelines.

• Observe legal and defensive driving practices. 

WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Not applicable – no permanent full-time employees to supervise or direct.   

CONTACTS:  Co-workers, other departmental personnel, vendors, and delivery drivers. 

PHYSICAL EFFORT:  

• Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling heavy objects. 

• Bending at the waist. 

• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. 

• Standing for extended periods of time, walking. 

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer and other equipment and vehicles. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:  

• Warehouse and outdoor environment.  

• Driving a vehicle to conduct work.  

• Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors. 

• Driving a vehicle during adverse weather conditions.

For a complete listing of all open positions and details to how to apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/avc or contact the AVC People, Culture, and Talent (HR) department at (661) 722-6311; Voice/Relay, (661) 722-6300 x. 6360, 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536.6.