WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT

BASIC FUNCTIONS
Under supervision, to receive, store, and deliver equipment and supplies in conformity with purchase orders and requisitions; to maintain the warehouse in a clean and orderly condition; to keep all necessary records and inventories; and to do related work as required.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Receives and inspects incoming equipment and supplies in conformity with purchase orders and requisitions. (E)
Reports shortages, damages or other discrepancies. (E)
Stocks merchandise in proper warehouse location until shipment. (E)
Fills requisitions in an orderly and accurate manner with a FIFO rotation of stock. (E)
Loads supplies and equipment and delivers merchandise to schools and offices. (E)
Maintains warehouse and truck in a clean, safe, and orderly condition. (E)
Keeps necessary files, records, and other forms of paperwork in a timely and accurate manner. (E)
Operates delivery truck, fork lift, and other warehouse equipment and tools. (E)
Substitutes for mail delivery driver. (E)
Assembles office/school furniture as required. (E)
Assists in maintenance of stock inventory. (E)
Reconciles receipts of merchandise against purchase orders and delivery orders against requisitions. (E)
Inputs requisitions and inventory into computer. (E)
Performs related duties as required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Stock inventory procedures and forms;
Proper methods of packing, wrapping, and shipping packages;
Keeping accurate records and files;
Modern warehouse procedures including receiving and inspecting materials;
Equipment and supplies used in schools;
Computer operation and various computer programs.

Ability to:
Adapt to a data processing warehouse system;
Understand and follow oral and written instructions;
Keep accurate inventories, records, and files;
Operate a delivery truck, forklift, and other equipment used in a warehouse;
Make minor repairs to materials, fixtures, and equipment;
Ability to drive diesel and stick shift vehicle;
Establish priorities to effectively service schools;
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
One year of responsible warehousing experience desired
Any equivalent to graduation from high school

WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment:
Warehouse environment.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

Physical Abilities:
Standing for extended periods of time.
Walking.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate warehouse equipment.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Seeing to read purchase orders and verify accuracy.
Carrying , pushing and pulling heavy items to load and unload trucks.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

LICENSE REQUIRED
A valid and appropriate California Drivers License;
Forklift certification.