What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS FFA Warehouse Operator 2 position at State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health...?
Description
DSHS FFA Warehouse Operator 2
Join our team as a Warehouse Operator at our newest behavioral health treatment campus, in Vancouver, WA. You will be an essential part of the Facilities, Finance, and Analytics (FFA) team that is dedicated to partnering with DSHS employees to access support, care, and resources for others.
As a Warehouse Operator, you will perform inventory and warehouse functions for the warehouses at this facility. Typical activities include placing orders, receiving and storing products, conducting inventories, and issuing supplies to staff. You would be on the ground floor of setting up a warehouse.
This job offers stability, and
- Work Schedule Onsite, Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, no remote work
If you are familiar with stocking and maintaining warehouse inventory and value teamwork, organization, and time management, consider this exciting opportunity. Join us today—apply your skills and help us partner with people to provide support, care, and resources, empowering people to shape their own lives!
Some of what you'll do:
- Involved in initial setup of the warehouse preparing for opening of the campus facility
- Setting up locations to optimize workflow in receiving and picking orders
- Place received items in correct physical locations in the warehouse; monitor items with shelf life/expiration dates to reduce waste
- Issue items based on approved inventory orders, process issues daily into the inventory system
- Print and reconcile inventory transaction reports at the end of each day
- Perform reorder analysis using Reorder Analysis Report and visual inspection of stock levels
- Prepare requisitions and purchase requests, secure quotes when necessary
- Assist customers and vendors by answering phones and email inquiries
- Safely operate material-handling equipment, such as forklifts and pallet jacks
Who should apply?
Professionals with physical ability to do the required work and one of the following:
- High school graduation or GED plus one year of clerical or technical experience in retail clerking, warehousing, stock keeping, shipping, or receiving and operation of material handling equipment
- Equivalent education/experience
- Effective customer service skills, with the ability to interact professionally and empathetically
- Comprehensive knowledge of procurement methods, state purchasing laws, market analysis, inventory procedures, warehousing methods, and basic contract administration
- Proficient in organizing a large-capacity warehouse, operating warehouse equipment safely, performing physical labor, and lifting 50lbs continuously
- Skilled in warehouse inventory management systems and computer applications
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a willingness to learn and adapt new skills related to purchasing, warehouse operations, and inventory control
Questions? Please contact sharon.sterling@dshs.wa.gov or call the Talent Requisition main line at (360) 725-5810 reference job number 02362.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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