Rockdale County, Georgia is hiring: Warehouse Operator in Conyers

Job Summary

An employee in this class is responsible for performing clerical and physical labor tasks in the warehouse that houses the supplies for the collection/distribution division of the Water Resources Department. Work includes tracking the location and level of supply items, disbursing supplies, maintaining inventory levels, and soliciting purchase bids.

Essential Functions

.Essential Functions: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Prepares requisitions for supplies and materials; researches and submits quotes to purchasing for approval.

Maintains parts/supplies inventory.

Receives, disburses, and stocks parts and supplies; delivers supplies to the job site as necessary. Manages shipments to ensure quality.

Operates a forklift to load, move, and unload heavy materials.

Tracks stock levels and locations utilizing, an inventory software program.

Serves as building maintenance liaison for the facility and coordinates with vendors to secure necessary repair services.

Performs routine checks of equipment for necessary repairs.

Receives and responds to requests in-person, over the phone, and on the two-way radio. Supervises community service workers.

Serves as a liaison between the County's fleet maintenance staff and the Water Resources Department regarding vehicle repairs; continuously updates department supervisors of the status of repairs.

Essential Functions (Continued)

Instructs Water Resources and Transportation Department employees on how to safely setup a work zone; recertifies applicable employees on proper traffic safety procedures and practices.

Additional Duties:

An employee in this classification may be expected to perform any related duties as required by proper authority.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of inventory control, purchasing, and materials used in water and wastewater services. Knowledge of applicable safety practices and procedures.

Knowledge of State of Georgia Motor Vehicle laws.

Knowledge of the geographical layout of Rockdale County.

Knowledge of the materials, methods, and techniques commonly used in construction, maintenance, and repair activities as related to assigned areas of specialization.

Knowledge of Water Resources Department accounting and purchasing procedures and policies. Skill in the use of inventory control software.

Skill in oral and written communications.

Skill in using independent judgment and discretion.

Ability to stand for long periods, walk over rough, uneven surfaces, and to bend, crouch, stoop and reach on a repetitive basis.

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.

Ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and other County employees.

Ability to lift more than 60 pounds.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in a warehouse but also Includes outdoor work. Outdoor work activities may involve moderate risks, discomfort, or unpleasantness such as a high level of noise; dusty, greasy or muddy conditions; exposure to moving vehicles or machines; heat and humidity; cold and/or wet weather.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Three (3) years of warehouse or inventory control experience where a wide variety of materials, tools, supplies, and equipment are dispensed.

1. OR have a combination of education, training, and work experience that is equivalent to #1 and #2 above that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Preference