Admin - Warehouse Specialist

>> Admin - Warehouse Specialist 118023 Admin - Warehouse Specialist 118023 Summary Title:Admin - Warehouse Specialist 118023ID:1288Location:Operations Center - 350 Sprinkle Avenue, Orangeburg, SC 29115Department:Administrative - WarehouseCampaign End Date:02/17/2022 Description Warehouse Specialist Administrative DivisionThe purpose of this classification, under direct supervision, ships, receives, stores, and issues materials, supplies, tools, and equipment for the Department of Public Utilities.**Essential Functions** **:****Issues parts, tools, supplies, orders, or other items:** fills work orders for parts and supplies from inventory; pulls stock to fill work orders; reviews work orders to ensure accuracy and closes out completed work orders; and maintains logs/records of all materials checked out or issued.**Processes inventory for shipping:** schedule freight pickup with carriers; package and label material; prepare and maintains related records and documentation.**Processes inventory at receiving:** receives materials, equipment, and supplies: verifies shipping and packing lists; performs accurate count of incoming materials; runs receiving report; and performs basic data entry.**Shelves and stores materials, equipment, and supplies:** ensures proper shelving of inventory; updates stocking levels; maintains inventory locations; ensures proper inventory labeling; and maintains related records and documentation.**Maintains stock; ensures proper shelving of inventory:** updates stocking levels; maintains inventory locations; ensures proper inventory labeling; and maintains related records and documentation.**Conducts physical inventory count:** performs inventory test counts, sight inventory, and low stock checks and adjustments; verifies and adjusts inventory records, as needed; and resolves inventory variance reports.**Maintains safety and cleanliness of warehouse:** performs daily inspection of the warehouse and surrounding area for unauthorized entry and potential unsafe working conditions; performs general cleaning, housekeeping, and grounds keeping tasks; and alerts supervisor to problems and concerns as needed.**Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures.****Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify dat**a, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary.**Utilizes maintenance, work order, or department-specific software** to issue, receive and complete work orders as required.**Operates or uses various equipment and supplies in order to complete work assignments:** operates and maintains hand truck, pallet jack, aisle stacker, forklift and other power or motorized equipment.**Communicates with supervisor, other employees, vendors and other individuals as needed**.**May be required to work after normal business hours, weekends, holidays, Standby Duty or be called out as needed 24 hours/day 7 days/week to maintain service to customers in the event of a natural disaster, emergencies, or any other disruption of service.****Performs other related duties as required.****Minimum Qualifications :****High School Diploma or GED required** ; supplemented one year of work experience that shows an ability to maintain steady employment in any field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must reside within a radius of Orangeburg, SC that allows for a 30-minute maximum response to call outs and emergencies .**Specific License or Certification Required****:** Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina drivers license. Must complete Forklift Driver certification within first 3 months in position.**Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities****:** Must have the ability to learn and be certified as a forklift operator. Must have the ability to evaluate and improve warehouse physical layout. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.