Internal Job Title Assistant Warehouse Supervisor - Sheriff's Office

Salt Lake County; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake County is seeking an Assistant Warehouse Supervisor to oversee warehouse and delivery staff for the Salt Lake County Jail. This role manages storage, ordering, organization, rotation, and inventory maintenance to support the Metro Jail and campus.

The position requires three years of warehouse experience with supervisory duties, a valid Utah driver's license, and the ability to pass background and drug tests. Safe operation of forklifts and adherence to policies are essential.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of warehouse experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Valid driver’s license required at time of hire.
• Background check and drug testing are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Supervises warehouse and delivery staff, including hiring, training, evaluating performance, and issuing discipline.
• Ensures supplies are received, stored, and distributed to the Jail.
• Audits materials against purchase orders and tracks inventory transactions.
• Operates and trains staff on forklifts and other light equipment.
• Maintains OSHA certifications and enforces safety procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Forklift certification

Safety procedures knowledge

Computer literacy

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Description

ASSISTANT WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR

$44,396.00 - $66,591.00 *DOE

+$1 per hour worked in environmental pay

*All job-related experience must be included on the resume portion for it to be considered in the salary offer.

JOB SUMMARY

Supervises warehouse and delivery staff for the Salt Lake County Jail. Manages the Jail's warehouse, including overseeing the storage, ordering, organization, rotation, and maintenance of an adequate inventory of supplies needed to support the Metro Jail and surrounding campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Three (3) years of related warehouse experience, of which one (1) year must have been supervisory or administrative; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Education may not be substituted for the required supervisory experience.

A valid driver's license accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position. Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. May be subject to post-accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises warehouse and delivery staff for the Jail, including hiring, orienting, training, assigning and reviewing work, conducting annual work performance appraisals, and administering discipline.
• Ensures that supplies are received, stored, and distributed to the Jail.
• Audits materials received against purchase orders to verify pricing and specifications. Records and tracks inventory transactions.
• Operates and trains staff on how to use forklifts, electric and manual pallet jacks, tugs, trucks, pallet stackers, or other light equipment used to move materials in the warehouse and for distribution.
• Maintains Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certifications for warehouse equipment and enforces safety procedures for the storing and stacking of inventory.
• Promotes safety and cleanliness in work areas.
• Supervises meal delivery to prisoner pods.
• Supervises the proper destruction of confidential documents.
• Solicits and evaluates new and existing vendors for quality, ability, and efficiency.
• Seeks competitive pricing and working relationships from various vendors.
• Makes purchasing recommendations to division commander(s) that impact the Jail budget.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Basic computer systems
• Inventory systems

Skills and Abilities to:

• Learn and apply Sheriff's Office and Jail policies and procedures
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Understand and apply security measures
• Use common sense and make sound judgments
• Obtain and maintain forklift and other required certifications

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires the ability to drive County-approved vehicles and operate warehouse equipment necessary for inventory maintenance and distribution. Must be able to climb ladders; crawl; stoop, or bend over and down; lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds to and from various heights; push heavy objects; stand or sit for extended periods; and differentiate colors under various lighting and weather conditions.

This position works in the Salt Lake County Jail (which is a locked-down facility), has direct contact with prisoners, and may be exposed to stress because of human behavior in a jail environment.