Purpose Statement

The job of Warehouse Specialist / Delivery Driver is done for the purpose/s of maintaining required
inventory levels; ensuring specifications, quantity and quality of orders are correct; verifying stock and
identifying losses; maintaining and organizing warehouse layout; transporting orders over designated
routes; ensuring safe operation of vehicles; and loading and unloading orders.

This job reports to Purchasing/Distribution Manager

Essential Functions
Cleans warehouse for the purpose of maintaining a safe and sanitary work area.

Drives vehicles (e.g. truck, van, forklift, etc.) for the purpose of transporting orders and materials to
designated sites.

Loads and unloads delivery trucks for the purpose of receiving stock and/or filling orders to transport.

Maintains various files and records (e.g. inventory, purchase orders, schedules, requisitions, etc.) for the
purpose of documenting activities, and providing materials and reliable resource information.

Participates in physical inventories for the purpose of verifying stock and identifying losses.

Prepares orders by pulling from stock for the purpose of verifying stock and identifying losses.

Processes report requests, documents, mail, deliveries and/or materials for the purpose of
disseminating information and/or materials to appropriate parties.

Receives stock and non-stock items for the purpose of ensuring specifications, quantity and quality of
orders are correct.

Researches discrepancies on orders and/or invoices (e.g. overages, shortages, duplicate deliveries,
etc.) for the purpose of correcting errors and/or returning damaged/incorrect items to vendors.

Responds to inquiries of staff, principals, vendors, etc. for the purpose of providing information and/or
direction.

Stocks equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining required inventory levels.

Unloads stock and non stock items for the purpose of distributing shipments to assigned site locations
and/or individuals.

Utilizes computer for the purpose of on-line receiving, researching orders, and various other functions.

Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective
functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing
job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

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adhering to safety pracctices; operating equipment used in warehouse operations; operating standard office
equipment; and preparing and maintaining accurate records; and basic computer skills.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read
a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and
understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to
satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: warehouse procedures and methods; stock identification and
rotation; inventory techniques; warehouse equipment; cold storage food handling; and safety practices and
procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is
required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different
processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity
of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to
identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines;
and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily
perform the functions of the job include: meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; adapting to changing
work priorities; and communicating with diverse groups.

Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods;
providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from
other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the
organization’s services.

Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:
significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling,
crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 15% sitting, 35% walking,
and 50% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free
environment.

Experience: Job related experience is required.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency: .