KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

          Job Description

Job Title:              Warehouse Worker

Job Title Code:     02044

Salary Grade:       O06   $17.85- $24.89

Department:        Operations

Reports To:          Warehouse Supervisor

FLSA Status:        Non-Exempt

Date Prepared:    March 2020                                             

Purpose Statement

The job of Warehouse Worker is to perform an array of functions that may include receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, or managing, organizing, retrieving stock in the warehouse and assisting with furniture moves request throughout the District.

Essential Functions:

• Assist shipping and receiving unloading trucks and checking in merchandise
• Prepares orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling materials; packing boxes; placing orders in delivery area
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to organizational standards
• Open bales, crates and other containers
• Maintains inventory controls by collecting stock location orders, printing request, recording amounts of materials or items received or distributed through a computer. May also assist in counting of physical inventory
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat; Sweep, dust and mop.
• Always organize warehouse and work area for orderliness
• Wear the proper safety equipment
• Lift, carry, and load furniture weighing up to 100 pounds, onto box trucks for transport to and from locations, including up and down stairs.
• Provide problem-solving solutions when necessary.
• Demonstrate the ability to protect all furniture from damage through established best practices.
• Pack and unpack items in an organized and efficient manner.

Other Functions

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

Qualification Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1-2 yrs previous warehouse experience preferred
• Good communication, organizational, time management mathematical skills
• Dependable and Reliable
• Inventory, Equipment maintenance, data entry and computer skills may be required
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must successfully pass the Kansas City Public Schools Physical/Agility Test

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
• Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 lbs.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.
• Must Successfully pass the Kansas City Public Schools Physical/Agility Test

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional 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 20% sitting, 45% walking, and 35% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Length of work year:  260 days; 7.5hrs/day, 5 days/week

Benefits:           Health and Dental Insurance are provided.

KCPS Defined Benefit Pension plan – mandatory 9% contribution is required from employee and matched by KCPS; Voluntary retirement savings plans are also available.

Salary : $18 - $25