Inventory Specialist

Orange County Government; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

2 floating holidays

18 days PTO per year

Longevity bonus

Sick time 6 days/year

Low-cost health/dental/vision

Life insurance and disability

Florida Retirement System

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs & gym access

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness time

Job summary

Orange County Government is seeking a Warehouse Inventory Support role for the Corrections Department in Central Florida. The position involves daily and after-hours material, supplies, and repair part support in the warehouse and uniform supply area.

You will use Maximo to issue and transfer stock, create orders for emergency repairs, track open orders, and coordinate deliveries. Benefits include paid holidays, PTO, and generous wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent with two years of experience in material handling.
• Experience with forklift, pallet jacks, and basic warehousing tasks.
• Familiarity with inventory systems or basic computer skills; attention to detail.
• Valid Florida driver's license or ability to obtain one by hire date.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor Maximo to issue/transfer stock for routine maintenance and emergencies.
• Create inventory orders for emergency repairs and monitor open orders.
• Track deliveries and ensure timely procurement; organize daily paperwork for supervisors.
• Stock and stockroom organization; conduct cycle counts and annual inventories.
• Maintain inventory locations and safety standards; assist other divisions as needed.
• Ensure security and neatness of the warehouse; report shortages to initiate procurement.

Skills

Material handling equipment

Forklift

Pallet jacks

Warehousing basics

Shipping (inbound & outbound)

Inventory control system

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Job Description

General Functions

This position provides daily and after hours emergency material, supplies and repair part support to the Corrections Department inventory warehouse and uniform supply.

Representative Duties/Assignments

• Uses the Maximo computerized Inventory system to issue/transfer warehouse stock items to plant and field repair and maintenance personnel for routine maintenance and emergency repair activities.
• Creates order request for inventory from the Maximo inventory system for emergency repairs to the utilities systems.
• Tracks open orders through the Maximo inventory system for backordered items and completes transactions and orders, as items are available.
• Researches deliveries for other divisions through the Maximo Purchase Order system and contacts proper personnel to ensure timely delivery of merchandise.
• Organizes daily paperwork for the Supervisors review.
• Pulls and stages orders for the various divisions daily workload and emergency requests.
• Receives and stocks inventory while ensuring accuracy. Reviews each item to determine if it is on order and if the item meets the required specifications.
• Performs weekly cycle counts on specific bin number ranges to maintain proper inventory accuracy, conducts annual physical inventory.
• Maintains inventory bin locations and overflow areas to ensure that the proper level of stock is on hand at all times. Informs supervisor of any items in short supply to initiate the procurement process.
• Ensures that the warehouse is maintained in a neat, clean fashion and there are no safety violations. Protects the security of the inventory by following the established security procedures.

Corrections

Overseas Warehouse inmate workers and adheres to all safety policies involved with inmate workers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent, and two (2) years of experience with material handling equipment, forklift, pallet jacks, basic warehousing, inbound & outbound shipping, computerized inventory control system/ or basic computer skills.
• Must pay attention to detail and make accurate decisions on the specifications of materials and parts needed to effect repairs in emergency situations.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license, or possess the ability to obtain one by hire date.

Preferences

• Prefer experience in using ¿CMMS¿ Computerized Maintenance Management System, preferably ¿Maximo¿.
• Must possess a current forklift license.

Application Deadline

Open Date: 11/11/2026

Close Date: This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 011 - From $19.00 to $24.12

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting.

Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Notes

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.