Materials Handler III

Pueblo Community College; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) seeks a Warehouse/Logistics Specialist for the Southern District Procurement Warehouse in Pueblo, CO. The role focuses on receiving, storing, and distributing commodities per USDA guidelines, maintaining inventory accuracy, and coordinating deliveries to multiple state facilities.

The position requires 3 years of related experience, a valid US driver’s license, and ability to operate warehouse equipment. CDL is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of relevant experience in warehouse, inventory control or logistics.
• Knowledge of distribution practices and safety standards preferred.
• Ability to operate lift trucks, pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage receipt, storage and distribution of commodities in the Southern District Warehouse.
• Coordinate deliveries and verify bills of lading for accuracy and quality.
• Prepare Purchase Orders and Receiving Documents in the CORE system.

Skills

Warehouse

Inventory Control

Logistics

Tools

CORE system

Job description

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

This work unit exists to maximize to the fullest extent possible the purchase value of public funds by using the most economical and effective means as provided by statutory reference to procure, receive, store and distribute commodities and services for all Department of Human Services, Southern District Agencies, as well as Department of Youth Corrections Facilities, Colorado State Veteran’s Nursing Homes, DOC-San Carlos, DOC-La Vista and the Pueblo Regional Center. Must also maintain inventory control for all Southern District Capital Asset and Warehouse inventories in accordance with State Fiscal Rules. The department also exists to promote the CDHS mission.

This position exists to support the Southern District Procurement operations, including ISD1, ISD2, and warehouses. Responsibilities include managing and providing logistical support in the placement of commodity orders, receipt of goods, resolution of invoice discrepancies, proper storage, and issuance of commodities to all CDHS Southern District Agencies. This position verifies all shipments, resolves delivery discrepancies, and addresses issues related to quality or service. The employee ensures proper storage and cleanliness of commodities in accordance with USDA regulations and monitors freezers and refrigerators daily. Deliveries to outlying agencies are required; a valid Colorado Driver’s License is necessary. A Class B (CDL) license is preferred but not required. The position operates lift trucks and pallet jacks and performs data entry into CORE, including creating Purchase Orders, Printing Pick & Issues, and Receiving Reports. This position is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory levels and requesting adjustments through accounting.

Manages the receipt, storage and distribution of commodities

• Manages the receipt storage and distribution of commodities in the Southern District Procurement Warehouse per USDA regulations, policies and procedures.
• Make support decisions regarding inventory, purchases, receipt, issues and adjustments.
• Determines and maintains adequate commodity stock levels in the food warehouse
• Determines when and what items need to be ordered, re-ordered and replenished and stocked

Manages the Scheduling of Deliveries:

• Manages the scheduling of deliveries from trucking companies and assists delivery drivers with unloading commodities.
• Verifies shipping bill of lading for accuracy, quality, grade, freshness, packaging, and quantity discrepancies, Verifies that product meets specifications, and reports findings to the appropriate authority. Prepares Purchase Orders and Receiving Documents in the CORE system.

Manages CORE Procedures

• Employee Prints and use CORE Pick & Issue (PI) documents to pull and prepare commodity items for delivery to Southern District Agencies.
• Verifies PI documents match commodities pulled from inventory ready to be delivered to ordering agencies. Approves SR’S from other state agencies such as Department of Youth Corrections (DYC) & Nursing Homes while documenting and tracking all PI’S, SR’S, and CI’S through the entire warehousing process.
• Determines that received commodities are put into the designated location within the warehouse to include freezer and refrigerator locations according to USDA Regulations, rotating stock utilizing the FIFO Method.

Training & Equipment Maintenance

• Maintains the building and equipment including cleaning, safety standards, and routine equipment maintenance. Maintains vehicle logs according to the State Fleet Management Policy and schedules vehicle repairs and maintenance.

Manages the delivery and receipt of commodities/Other Decisions as Assigned

• Assists in receiving all incoming FedEx, UPS and other carriers’ shipments verifying product is not damaged by carrier.
• Delivers warehouse commodities and receive packages for departments and patients following campus security rules and regulations.
• Deliveries are made to the following Southern District Facilities: CMHIP, Pueblo and Colorado Spring Youth Detention Centers, Florence Nursing Home and the San Carlos Correctional Facility.
• Other Decisions as Assigned, that are not covered in duty statements that may arise.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position. Warehouse, Inventory Control, Logistics

Substitutions:

Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• the successful candidate will have a record of reliability and dependability
• Knowledge of distribution practices
• Ability to use proper lifting techniques
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently with attention to detail
• Equipment certifications such as forklift
• Professional experience working for a food producer or food-related non-profit
• Excellent customer service
• CDL
• Ability to maintain a clean driving record

Conditions of Employment:

• Full background check
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. Driver's License
• Ability to operate lift trucks, pallet wrappers, walkie-riders, manual and electric pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Ability to handle and store cleaning materials
• Ability to travel in-state to visit recipient agencies, make deliveries. Out of state to conferences.
• Ongoing function capacity testing
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant’s prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.

About Us:

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• BenefitHub state employee discount program
• Employee Wellness program
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
• Remote work arrangements for eligible positions

*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.

Our Values:

We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.

Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.

We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.

Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.

We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.

Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.

ADA Accommodations:

CDHS is committed to a Colorado for ALL qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment. This includes completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail].

EEO Statement:

The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to increasing a “Colorado for ALL” of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

The State of Colorado believes that a “Colorado for ALL” drives our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

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