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Travis County, TX

Warehouse Operator

Travis County, TX, Austin, Texas, us, 78716


Salary:

$51,128.71 - $60,076.23 Annually

Location :

Austin, TX

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Number:

24-09599

Department:

Sheriff

Opening Date:

11/15/2024

Closing Date:

11/29/2024 11:59 PM Central

Job Summary

The Warehouse Operator assists with the daily operations of the warehouse facility, ensuring efficient management and achievement of goals and deadlines. This role involves providing customer support internally and externally by creating orders and delivering supplies and materials to various TCSO locations. Key responsibilities include rotating stock and food supplies, ensuring product freshness through quality control measures, and maintaining food and product safety standards. The Warehouse Operator also conducts inventory control audits, operates a supply inventory database, and serves as a liaison with vendors, contractors, and professional staff.Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a job classification in the Skilled Trades job family. This classification is responsible for the day to day operational functions of a departmental warehouse facility that includes both food and operational supplies. This classification may require a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manages all aspects of a complex warehouse system; maintains and administers inventory of equipment, tools and food products in a comprehensive database to ensure proper tracking and costing of supplies and materials. Develops and maintains detailed, organized distribution and receiving process for warehouse. Provides quality control measures to ensure proper documentation for job costing and inventory control.Serves as purchasing liaison with vendors, contractors and staff to obtain price quotes on non- contracted materials and supplies and ensures high quality merchandise at a competitive price. Prepares requisitions for materials and supplies. Works with other inter and intra-departmental staff to resolve issues related to invoices, purchase orders and other items.Plans, organizes and communicates with supervisors to ensure requisite materials and supplies needed for operations are available and accounted for.Ensures compliance with current policies, procedures and regulations. Reports problems to management. Compiles data and develops reports. Maintains knowledge of federal, state, local and county applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.Receives, monitors, tracks and processes purchase requests for materials and supplies. Reviews and verifies accuracy of transactions and information, resolves discrepancies and obtains required authorizations. Documents and tracks related purchasing activities to ensure timely processing of job related requests.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:High School diploma or G.E.D. AND five (5) years increasingly responsible experience in warehouse operations or related field, including one (1) year of lead experience;

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:Valid Texas Driver's License.Forklift certification.

Applicants are required to attach a resume with the online application.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, guidelines and requirements.Policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function.Operational materials, food supply, tools, and equipment.Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.Proper grammar and punctuation for report preparation and email communications.Skill in

:Monitoring and tracking purchase orders for materials, tools, food, and equipment.Proper and applicable safety practices, procedures and regulations.Explaining complicated problems in simple non-technical language.Problem-solving and decision-making.Both verbal and written communication.Ability to:Reason and make judgments and decisions.Understand and precisely follow both verbal and written instructions and communicate in a concise and effective manner.Use computers, including working in multiple databases and a variety of software.Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, other County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.Work Environment & Other Information

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, occasional heavy lifting with assistance, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, client/customer contact, squatting, occasional crawling, and working in cramped or confined spaces or areas for extended periods of time to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with hazardous waste, foul odors, animal and human fecal matter, insects and rodents, toxic or potential hazardous chemical or substances, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, and high voltage. Requires work indoors/outdoors in all types of weather (excessive heat and cold).

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Work Hours: Warehouse is operational from 5:00 AM through 5:00 PM.Work Location: Austin, TXDepartment: Sheriff

Criminal, Credit, Driving, Education, Employment Verification Required.Drug Test, Alcohol Test Required.

BenefitsEmployment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.FY2025 Travis County Benefit Guide

In this valuable you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.

Credit UnionEmployees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.

Deferred CompensationEmployees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.

Direct DepositEmployees may sign up for direct bank deposit.

Employee Assistance ProgramTravis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.

Employee OrganizationsMembership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.

Employee Health & Wellness ClinicEmployees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.

HolidaysAn average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.

InsuranceEmployees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.

The following benefits are employee paid:

DentalVisionSupplemental Life, AD&DDependent LifeShort Term DisabilityLong Term DisabilityLong Term Care

New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.

LongevityLongevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.

On the regular payday on or after the employee's fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.

ParkingA limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.

Personal HolidaysRegular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:

January - March

3 personal holidays

April - June

2 personal holidays

July - September

1 personal holiday

October - December

None

New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.RetirementTravis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

Sick LeaveRegular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.

Parental LeaveEach Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.

Tuition RefundCertain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.

VacationBased on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:

0 to 5 years

4.0 hours per pay period

6 to 10 years

4.5 hours per pay period

11 to 15 years

5.0 hours per pay period

16 to 20 years

5.5 hours per pay period

21 plus years

6.0 hours per pay period

Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.Workers' CompensationThe county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.

01

How many years of experience do you have in warehouse inventory management and food storage?

None1 to 3 years4 to 7 yearsMore than 7 years

02

Which warehouse inventory management systems have you used, and how many years of experience do you have with each?

03

Can you detail your experience with warehouse storage protocols, including any specific programs or procedures you are familiar with to ensure efficient warehouse operations?

04

What technology and software programs have you used for tracking and managing food inventory? How many years of experience do you have with these programs?

05

How many years have you been responsible for ensuring compliance with food safety regulations in a warehouse setting?

None1 - 3 years4 - 7 yearsMore than 7 years

06

Do you possess any certifications related to food service handling or warehouse operations?

YesNo

07

If yes, please list certification(s).

08

A detailed resume is required for the application to be considered. Have you submitted your resume with the online application?

YesNo

Required Question