Warehouse Operator

Ventura County Community College District

Posting Number: 0603089

Position:

Percent Position: N/A

Months: TBD

Employee Type: Classified

Job Category: Classified

Brief Description

This recruitment is being conducted to establish a list of eligible candidates that will be used to fill current and upcoming vacancies for the duration of the list, not to exceed one year. The immediate vacancy is a 12 month, 100% position at Moorpark College.

Under the general direction of an assigned supervisor, plan, organize, coordinate, and perform a variety of warehouse functions in support of campus operations.

Job Duties

 Plan, organize, coordinate, and perform warehouse operations, including the receipt, inspection, processing, storing, and issuing of materials and layout of warehouse storage areas and shelf arrangements, to ensure it is maintained in a clean, orderly, and safe manner. E

Analyze space usage for maximum utilization; coordinate with the purchasing department as needed to determine storage space requirements and optimum stock quantities; plan, coordinate, and perform stock rotation; maintain adequate stock levels and order stock according to established guidelines. E

Coordinate and perform warehouse and physical plant inventories; use a computer and electronic interface device to develop and maintain an inventory tracking system and input and maintain data such as the description, location, condition, and total value of warehouse and physical plant inventory using methods prescribed by accounting personnel. E

Plan, prioritize, schedule, and perform the routine and special delivery and pick-up of mail, materials, supplies, and equipment, both on-site and off-site; adjust mail routes and schedules as needed; load and unload trucks. E

Receive, unload, and inspect shipments for damage and compliance with purchase order specifications, packing slips, and safety standards; report and investigate problems and discrepancies and contact appropriate parties to resolve shortages, damaged goods, and other problems; prepare and weigh damaged, excess, and incorrect items and return to vendors. E

Arrange and store items in the appropriate section of the warehouse or assigned facility; mark and label materials and equipment for identification purposes. E

Wrap, pack, load and prepare items for shipment and delivery; receive, fill, and process purchase orders; pull, pack, sort, and ship items to various locations; prepare related forms, labels, and bills. E

Oversee and coordinate the scheduled maintenance of college vehicles; receive and log vehicle reservations; schedule maintenance and repair work to ensure vehicles are in safe operating condition; fuel vehicles and order fuel when needed; maintain related records. E

Prepare, submit, and maintain a variety of records, logs, and reports related to warehouse operations including purchase orders, shipping/receiving records, inventory and equipment records, and emergency orders; input receiving and purchase order data into computer system and maintain related computerized records. E

Act as liaison to the district administrative center, vendors, and others to exchange information and resolve issues pertaining to warehouse operations. E

Operate a variety of warehouse equipment and vehicles including trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, electric carts, hand carts, dollies, and various hand and power tools. E

Move, transfer, and deliver furniture and equipment and assist in set-ups for a variety of activities held at the college including seminars, meetings, and other events. E

Provide training and work direction to assigned staff and student workers. E

Perform other duties as assigned.

E = essential duties

Additional Job Duties

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency and three years of experience shipping, receiving, and stocking items and conducting inventory and record keeping in a warehouse, including one year of experience coordinating warehouse operations.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: 

Additional Information

 n/a

Licenses or other Requirements

 Valid California driver's license

Knowledge Of

 Modern methods, practices, procedures, and terminology used in warehouse operations

Best practices of inventory management

Use of purchase orders, invoices, packing slips, and other warehouse documents

District organization, operations, and policies

Computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, email, database, and inventory tracking systems

Principles of records management

Loading and unloading techniques

Operation of standard warehouse equipment

Methods of storing goods

Lifting techniques

Health and safety regulations, including applicable OSHA rules and regulations

Basic mathematical principles

Ability To

 Coordinate the operations of a campus warehouse

Determine and maintain appropriate stock levels

Perform a variety of warehouse functions including the receipt, inspection, processing, and issuing of goods

Shelve, store, and prepare warehouse items for delivery

Review, verify, and process invoices and other receiving documents

Read, interpret, and follow rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Operate a variety of machines and equipment

Establish and maintain a variety of files and records

pertaining to warehouse operations

Perform arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately

Observe health and safety regulations

Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines

Understand and carry out oral and written directions

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Exercise initiative and independence of judgment and action

Operate campus vehicles and observe legal and defensive driving practices

Physical Abilities

 Seeing to review and inspect shipments

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate warehouse equipment, computer terminals, and office equipment

Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects

Lifting materials and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds

Bending at the waist

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally

to retrieve and shelve supplies

Walking or standing for extended periods of time

Hearing and speaking to exchange information

Work Week/Hours

To be determined by the needs of the department.

Required Applicant Documents

 Resume

Required Selection Process

 EXAMINATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

This is an examination open to the public and current district employees seeking a promotional opportunity. To ensure consideration, please submit your application materials by October 2, 2015.

The examination process will consist of any of the following components:

A) Evaluation of Training and Experience (T&E) = Qualifying (pass/fail)

B) Technical Interview = 100% weighting on final score

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications stated by the filing deadline in order to move forward in the testing process. Those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will have their application materials reviewed during a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E). A T&E is an assessment of training and experience that has prepared the candidate for the position. Those with the highest scores on the T&E will be invited to the technical interview. The examination process is subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email.

The date range and location of the technical interview are listed below.

Date Range: Monday, October 26, 2015 to Friday, October 30, 2015

Location: Ventura County Community College District

255 W. Stanley Avenue, Suite 150

Ventura, CA 93001

The above date range is subject to change. Candidates will be notified of any scheduling changes via email.

The Ventura County Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical disability, mental disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, language, accent, citizenship status, transgender status, parental status, marital status, economic status, veteran status, medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Salary Range

 $3,936.00 - $5,426.00

Starting Salary

$3,936.00 - $5,426.00 - Employees shall be placed on the appropriate step of the salary range based on directly related education and experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications for the classification. Salary placement is subject to verification of qualifying education and experience and applicable collective bargaining agreements and/or Personnel Commission rules.

Special Instructions to Applicants

 PRELIMINARY SCREENING OF APPLICATIONS & SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:

In completing the application and the supplemental questionnaire, outline in detail your education, training (such as classes, seminars, workshops), and experience. Please be sure to answer every component of each supplemental question as your responses will be scored and serve as your score on the training and experience evaluation (T&E). Appearance before the interview panel will be limited to the candidates with the highest T&E scores. For your application to be considered, the supplemental questions must be completed in full. Failure to answer the questions as required will result in disqualification.

Evaluation of minimum qualifications will be based solely on the information provided in your application. Therefore, please make sure you include ALL employment you wish to be considered in the Employment Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Employment Experience section of the application will not be considered.

The VCCCD does not accept letters of recommendation. Please do not attempt to attach letters of recommendation to your application.

ELIGIBILITY LIST:

Upon completion of the examination, the open / promotional eligibility list will be compiled by combining the final examination score with applicable seniority and veteran's credits, if any. The candidates will be ranked according to their total score on the eligibility list. Certification will be made from the highest three ranks of the eligibility list. This eligibility list will be used to fill the current vacancies up to one year from the date of the technical interview.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

All appointments made from eligibility lists for initial appointment or for promotion shall be probationary for a period of six (6) months or one hundred thirty (130) days of paid service whichever is longer.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

To apply, visit: http://apptrkr.com/675931

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