CL22390: Warehouse Laborer - Maintenance

Kennewick School District; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kennewick School District is seeking a Warehouse Laborer for a versatile role supporting print shop and warehouse operations. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to gain experience and prove potential for future placement within the district. Responsibilities include handling logistics, assisting colleagues, and ensuring smooth operations. Candidates should have a high school diploma, be reliable, and possess a willingness to learn in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential functions of the position.
• Experience in similar positions.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Support operations in Print Shop, Mail Room, Deposit Route, and Warehouse.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors.
• Maintain records and report problems.

Skills

Dependability

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Computerized software (WebCRD, QTrax)

Job description

Position #22390: Warehouse Laborer
Posting Dates:6/11/2025 – 06/17/2025 (Or Until Filled)
Location: MTS Warehouse

Hours: 8 Hours per Day, 260 Days per Year

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Warehouse Laborer is a crossover position that will be utilized in the Print Shop, Mail Room, Deposit Run and Warehouse. The position will work dayshift as needed to cover for absent staff or as additional manpower.

The intent is to create an entry level position for the purpose of flexibility to assign labor as/where needed, and to determine the aptitude of the employee for future placement opportunities within the Department.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

All applications must be submitted to the Kennewick School District Online at www.ksd.org .

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Successful completion of training or certification programs related to position. Thiscould include, but is not limited to, one of the following: High School Diploma, GED, AA, BA, etc. A transcript must be provided within thirty (30) days of employment.

Must pass a basic skills test.

Employment history in similar position(s).

References indicating satisfactory skills and abilities in similar position.

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position as indicated by taking and passing a physicalcapacity exam after job offer and before employment begins.

Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within thirty (30) days of hire and yearly thereafter.

Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record. (Must provide driving abstract.)

Must pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

The skills and ability to perform the duties satisfactorily and to accept the responsibilities listed under the headings “Essential Duties and Responsibilities”, “General Requirements”, “Physical Demands”, and “Work Environment”.

Willingness to comply with district board policies and established programs.

Evidence of ability to be a self-starter with a demonstrated ability to problem-solve.

Show a history of dependability and punctuality, along with positive evaluations and recommendations.

Prior Print Production experience that includes operation of production quality copy machines, duplicators, folders and cutting equipment.

Evidence of ability to operate computers and a Computerized software, such as WebCRD, QTrax, School Dude and other district used programs.

Forklift certification with history of practical warehouse and delivery experience in a full-service distribution environment.

Evidence of ability to organize and prioritize in order to meet the district’s needs and deadlines.

Evidence of ability to determine the scope of work, materials needed, and make cost estimates.

Evidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative, and effective relationship with fellow employees, shop lead persons, district staff, and administrators.

Evidence of ability to approach assigned work in a professional manner, working toward the common goal of teamwork, pride in service delivery and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

Self-starter with demonstrated ability to problem solve.

Demonstrated skills in mathematics and reading.

Able to organize and prioritize in order to meet district needs and deadlines.

Able to keep accurate records.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Work as general labor in support of the Print Shop, Mail Room, Deposit Route and Warehouse as directed.

Work closely with, and communicate with, co-workers, Lead persons, Coordinators, Purchasing Manager.

Perform work as directed to the best of your abilities.

Have a willingness to learn new skills.

Willingness and flexibility to work all shifts as assigned.

Report problem areas and safety hazards in or on school facilities.

Provide assistance to and/or coordinate with other employees in order to accomplish the highest possible quality and quantity of work in the least amount of time, without causing undue hardship for other workers.

Perform all duties of the position within the scope of Kennewick School District policies and procedures, including regular attendance and punctuality.

Assist in the creation and implementation of a calendar-based preventative maintenance system.

Enter time and materials into electronic work order system.

Generate work orders for preventative maintenance and other needed work.

Perform other related jobs and duties as assigned.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical manuals, product labels, and procedures. Ability to write effectively and use e-mail correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimal numbers. Ability to calculate percentages, discounts, proportions, area, circumference, and volume.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mobility: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is sometimes required to sit, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Senses: The employee is often required to listen to slight variations in pitch, amplitude, and frequency. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person, over the telephone, and by using the district radio communications system. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Lifting: The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Hazards: While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts; in outside weather conditions; and may be exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee will occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may on occasion be loud and require hearing protection.

Kennewick School District's Non-Discrimination Policy

The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights & Equity:Dr. Thomas Brillhart- [phone] ([e-mail])

Section 504, Title IX:BJ Wilson - [phone] ([e-mail])

This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all education programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District.

Applicants: Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School District’s Director of Human Resources.

Forinformation on salary and benefitsoffered, please visithttps://www.ksd.org/hr-landing/benefits-salary-schedules

Kennewick School District Contact Names and Telephone Numbers:

Toni Neidhold, Director of Human Resources

[phone]

[e-mail]

Certified/Classified ADA

Kennewick School District

1000 West 4thAvenue

Kennewick, WA 99336