Inventory Assistant (Part-Time/Temporary)

Job Description

Our Raleigh Water department is hiring a part-time Inventory Assistant! Read on to learn more about this role and apply for an opportunity to join our team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Processes and submits requisitions for the creation of purchase orders, reviews vendor quotes and service availability, and assists in vendor selection process within established guidelines. Determines supply levels, purchase timing, and required supply quantities
• Responds to and prepares material stock requests. Confirms orders and oversees stock/material picking, issuance and delivery
• Provides receipting of inventory, materials and/or services. Verifies quantity and accuracy based on orders and/or completion of services
• Ensures inventory control system information and records are maintained, and inventory is stored in or distributed to proper and safe location
• Monitors, audits and maintains inventory counts, catalog and/or related storage records. Identifies and reconciles discrepancies and prepares and maintains reports and statistics related to processes and activities

Typical Qualifications

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Forklift certification

Additional Information

Knowledge of:

• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work and techniques/methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work
• Standard practices of inventory maintenance and control
• Basic mathematical concepts
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment
• Customer service principles
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment
• Modern office technology

Skill In:

• Providing attention to detail in assignments
• Business math computations
• Organizing and maintaining materials, supplies, records, and files
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards
• Providing customer service
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

ADA and Other Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with frequent exposure to hazardous physical conditions (such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.); frequent exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, blood and other body fluids); frequent exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); frequent exposure to extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and movement restrictions; and moderate exposure intense noise or travel.

Note:
This job classification 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 Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.