LEAD WAREHOUSE WORKER 

BASIC FUNCTION:      

Receives general supervision from the Warehouse Supervisor to provide lead guidance over Warehouse Workers and assist the Warehouse Supervisor; perform a variety of work in a central warehousing operation, including unloading, receiving, checking, storing, and distributing equipment, supplies, and materials; perform specialized procedures for textbook and food supplies; and perform related duties as assigned.  Exercises lead guidance over Warehouse Workers.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Assist the Warehouse Supervisor in issuing daily work orders.

Assist in inventory control; periodic inventory, reconciliation, and reporting.

Identify operational and procedural problems; assist the Warehouse Supervisor in correcting them.

Perform the most complex warehouse work including computer data entry.

Unload, check and put away incoming stock, operating a fork lift when necessary.

Restock shelves and mark stock with catalog numbers.

Take inventory and tag stock.

Fill pic lists, load trucks.

Perform simple clerical work.

Process incoming requisitions utilizing computer terminal.  Monitor stock status on the computer terminal.

Fill food orders on a regular or emergency basis.

Drive a truck and deliver supplies and equipment to various receiving points throughout the District.

Keep the Warehouse area clean and orderly.

Receive textbooks and check against textbook order list; note discrepancies in shipments and refer to Director of Purchasing for correction.

Maintain records of all items received and delivered to various sites.

Take regular inventory of government surplus food.

Record and keep up-to-date incoming food supply files.

Ensure food supplies are delivered on correct dates.

Keep records on all cafeteria ticket orders.

Assume the duties of the Warehouse Supervisor in his absence.

Maintain regular and prompt attendance in the work place.

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: 

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Supervisory and training techniques.
• Principles of work organization.
• Warehouse procedures including methods for receiving, storing, and distributing supplies.
• General clerical methods.
• Computerized stock control systems.
• Oral and written communication skills.

ABILITY TO:

• Oversee the work of others.
• Perform specialized warehousing procedures pertaining to food storage, textbooks, and other areas.
•  Keep accurate and current records of stock transactions.
• Operate electronic on-line data terminal.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Move and lift heavy objects.
•   Operate and care for trucks and warehousing equipment.
• Read and write at the level required for successful performance on the job.
• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Physical capability sufficient to perform job tasks.
• Assist Warehouse Supervisor with data entry and maintaining a computerized stock control environment.
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Carry out oral and written directions; write and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties to be performed for the position described.