Description of Work

The Inventory Assistant position will perform a variety of clerical and manual tasks in the requisitioning, receiving, storing, and issuing of supplies, materials, and equipment. Work may involve heavy lifting. Employees assist in the operation of a stock room independently. Work is performed in accordance with established stock keeping procedures, but requires the use of some judgment in identifying stock, substituting stock items, and selecting and requisitioning new supplies as required. Work is evaluated through occasional physical check of items stored and accuracy of records maintained. Job responsibilities include the following:

• Receives authorized requisitions or oral requests for supplies and equipment; identifies and selects requested items by physical inspection or requisitions non-unit items from itemized lists of supplies.
• Delivers materials to authorized personnel.
• Supervises and participates in assembling, packing, and shipping a variety of material and supplies.
• Assists in receiving, storing, and issuing supplies.
• Maintains an inventory showing the date, number and type of supplies received or issued; keeps a running balance of stock on hand.
• Assists in estimating needed stock and prepares necessary requisitions and purchase orders.
• May function in a lead role.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Work Hours: 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. (Every fourth weekend)
Location: Dietary Department

About the Department of Health and Human Services / Caswell Developmental Center:
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 18,000 employees. In collaboration with its partners, it is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they clearly possess all of the following:

• Working knowledge of packaging and shipping procedures and practices.
• Working knowledge of inventory record keeping methods and procedures.
• Basic technological knowledge and ability to operate a computer (including Microsoft Word and Excel).
• Basic knowledge of computerized procurement/inventory systems (CBORD).
• Ability to operate appropriate equipment (pallet jack).
• Ability to effectively manage time and meet deadlines.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain routine clerical records.
• Ability to conduct manual inventory counts and make accurate mathematical calculations.
• Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Physical strength sufficient to lift and move relatively heavy objects.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or university.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

The DHHS Division of Human Resources (DHR) follows the State Human Resources Employment of Relatives Policy. Applicants who have relatives or people living in the same household, will not be considered for job vacancies in the DHR at those locations. For a complete definition of immediate family member, please see the State Human Resources Workforce Planning, Recruitment and Selection Policy, Section 2, Page 38.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your applications, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with, via email only, for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at (252)208-4293.

Compensation & Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for State Benefits