STOCK CLERK

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

Under moderate supervision, receives, stores, monitors, orders, issues, and maintains computerized inventory records of vehicle parts and other materials.

Examples of Duties

• Operates a computer to identify, retrieve, enter, update and/or verify stock availability and status; ensures that items are charged to the appropriate cost center

• Issues parts and other materials upon request

• Receives materials from outside vendors

• Checks orders received from various Metro departments, divisions, and vendors and ensures placement in proper storage bin

• Conducts storeroom inventory, including performing cycle counting to maintain adequate supply levels; orders supplies

• Operates forklift to move, load, and unload materials

• Responds to inquiries from various Metro locations regarding status of requested materials and parts

• Modifies crates, pallets, or boxes to protect and safeguard goods during storage or distribution

• Cleans and maintains work area

• Picks up and delivers supplies to various locations when necessary using a Metro vehicle

• Adjusts pallet racking, shelving, or cabinets to maximize storage capacity

May be required to perform other related job duties

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• None Required

• One year of relevant experience performing stock, warehouse, or inventory control work in a computerized/automated environment, including operation of a forklift ; experience in an automotive, mechanical parts counter support, or manufacturing environment is preferred; successful completion of Metro's "Promoting to Stock Clerk Trainee" training program may be substituted for experience

• Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required

• Valid California Class C Driver License

• Possession of a forklift certification/license or the ability to obtain a forklift certification/license within the first two weeks assigned to the Stock Clerk classification

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Basic warehousing and inventory control practices
• Shipping and receiving practices and procedures
• Safety procedures
• Basic arithmetic
• Vehicle operations and safety
• Applicable business software applications
• Computerized inventory control systems
• Material handling equipment operation such as forklifts, hand trucks, etc.
• Nomenclature of parts, tools, and equipment used in a bus, rail, or automotive repair shop
• Trade manuals and parts catalogs covering bus, rail, and/or automotive equipment

• Safely operating material handling equipment, weight scales, banding machines, and counting scales
• Communicating effectively with others
• Interacting professionally with various levels of internal and external clients and representatives
• Operating computers and office equipment
• Accurately enter and retrieve data

• Stock, transport, and distribute parts and materials
• Practice Metro's inventory control procedures
• Maintain inventory records and logs
• Safely operate supply trucks, forklifts, and Metro vehicles
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Independently lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; lift and move objects weighing over 51 pounds with assistance
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

  Special Conditions The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
• Stockroom or warehouse
• High dust, dirt, and/or grease environment
• High noise environment
• Work with regular exposure to odors or fumes
• Work with vibrating equipment
• Work on elevated surfaces or below ground level
• Work on slippery or uneven surfaces
• Work in awkward or confining/enclosed spaces
• Exposure to explosives and/or highly flammable materials
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals, solvents, and/or gases
• Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles
• Exposure to physical and verbal abuse by clients/customers and/or general public
• Extensive safety training and/or use of protective devices and personal protective gear
• Work irregular hours, weekends, or holidays

• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
• Standing
• Walking (distance 5' to 100')
• Crawling, crouching, squatting, stooping and/or kneeling
• Bending or twisting at the neck, waist and/or knees
• Intermittently sitting, standing, stooping
• Pushing and/or pulling
• Lifting or carrying
• Climbing (e.g., ladders, scaffolds, stairs, poles, into vehicles, etc.)
• Balancing to prevent falling or erratic movement
• Driving and/or operating heavy equipment
• Handling by seizing, holding, grasping, or turning hands, but without finger dexterity
• Reaching by extending hand(s) and/or arm(s) in any direction
• Using equipment requiring high level of hand and finger dexterity
• Safely use sharp objects and tools
• Operating foot pedals
• Communicating through speech in the English language required

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.

Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

• Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Full-Time or Part-time)*

LACMTA BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME (TCU) EMPLOYEES

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Group Life Insurance
• Holidays
• Sick time
• Vacation time
• Pension plan
• Social Security coverage
• Transportation passes
• Credit union
• Tuition assistance
• Deferred Compensation 401 (k)
• Thrift plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible medical spending account
• Flexible dependent care account
• Jury duty
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans (Part-time employees receive employee only medical, dental, and vision benefits)
• Social Security coverage
• Transportation passes
• Credit union
• Tuition assistance
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• 401(k) Thrift Plan
• Employee Assistance Program