What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS FFA Warehouse Operator 2 position at State of Washington?
Join our team as a Warehouse Operator at our newest behavioral health treatment campus, Maple Lane, near Centralia, WA. Behavioral Health Treatment Center Maple Lane offers innovative treatment for residents who are civilly committed, in need of competency restoration, or adjudicated not guilty by reason of mental diagnosis. Each residential unit helps shape the future of behavioral health, aligning with Washington State’s vision of community-based care. Treating residents in smaller facilities, we help them stay closer to home, family, and support systems, fostering stronger community connections.
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 product, conducting inventories, and issuing supplies to staff.
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 individuals to shape their own lives!
Some of what you'll do:
- Receiving and checking incoming orders for accuracy
- Processing receipts into ePMX Inventory System on the same day the order is received
- Placing received items in correct physical locations in warehouse
- Issuing items based on approved Consumable Inventory Orders or other internal documents, in accordance with hospital standard schedule deliveries
- Processing issues daily into the ePMX system
- Printing an inventory transaction report at the end of each day and reconciling it against actual issues
- Performing reorder analysis using ePMX Reorder Analysis Report and visual inspection of stock levels
- Checking contracts or as authorized, securing oral, telephonic or written quotes on items not covered by contract
- Preparing requisitions and purchase requests for necessary items
- Assisting customers and vendors – answering phones and email inquiries, receiving and checking in orders
- Monitoring items with shelf life/expiration dates to reduce waste
- Assisting with fiscal year-end inventory and mid-year cycle counts; make corrections or enter approved adjustments as necessary
- Safely operating material handling equipment such as forklift, pallet jacks, hand trucks and light trucks
What we are looking for:
- Strong customer service skills, including the ability to interact professionally and empathetically with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those experiencing behavioral health challenges.
- Knowledge of procurement methods, Washington State purchasing laws and requirements, research and market analysis techniques, supply records and storage and warehousing methods, inventory procedures and techniques, and basic contract development and administration
- Able to organize a large-capacity warehouse to most efficient working arrangement
- Must be able to perform prolonged physical labor for duration of shift
- Willingness and ability to learn/acquire new skills; knowledge and methods related to purchasing, warehouse operations, inventory control, and customer service
- Computer skills - including warehouse inventory management systems
- Must safely operate power/hand warehouse equipment, including forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, delivery trucks and any other appropriate warehouse tools
- Ability to lift 50lbs continuously
- Ability to work in cold environments such as the refrigerator and freezer for dietary foods
- Must be able to work independently and with others
Who should apply?
- Professionals with a high school diploma or GED
- Physical ability to do the required work
- 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
Additional information:
- Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
- Work Schedule: Onsite, Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, no remote work.
Questions?
Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Ricky Luna at ricky.luna@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number #00846.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
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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