Materials Handler III

State of Colorado; Pueblo County (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) in Colorado is seeking a Materials Handler III to support the Southern District Procurement Warehouse. You will manage receipt, storage and distribution of commodities, ensure accurate inventory levels, and coordinate deliveries to multiple agencies while adhering to USDA regulations.

Ideal candidates have prior warehousing experience, knowledge of inventory control principles, and the ability to operate forklifts and CORE software. A valid U.S.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
• Substitutions: additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Preferred qualifications include reliability and dependability, knowledge of distribution practices, lifting techniques, forklift certification, and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manages the receipt, storage and distribution of commodities per USDA regulations and policies.
• Schedules deliveries and verifies shipping documents, quality, and quantity discrepancies; prepares Purchase Orders and Receiving Documents in CORE.
• Operates CORE and uses PI documents to pull and prepare commodity items for delivery; maintains accurate inventory levels.
• Delivers to Southern District Agencies and ensures proper storage in designated locations; travels in-state as needed.
• Maintains vehicle logs and equipment safety standards; ensures clean warehouse conditions.

Skills

Reliability

Dependability

Distribution practices

Lifting techniques

Initiative

Forklift certification

Customer service

Clean driving record

Tools

CORE system use

Job description

Posting number: IHA 02600 09/09/2026

Department: Colorado Department of Human Services

Division: Financial Services

Job classification: Materials Handler III

Posting type: Open

Categories: Building & Safety, Building Maintenance, Community Services, Environmental Services, Facility Management, Fleet Services, Food Services, Social Services, Trades, Warehouse, Agriculture, Professional, Parks and Recreation, Miscellaneous, Safety, Maintenance, Human Services, Community Development, Utilities, Construction Maintenance, Customer Service, Drivers, Grounds & Landscaping, Nutrition, Business, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance, Community and Social Services, Construction Trades, Student Employment

Summary

This position is open to current Colorado residents only.

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

Examples of duties

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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.

Substitutions

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

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred experience, competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate:

• 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
• 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.

CDHS Selection Process Explanation

Employment history is calculated on a full-time basis (40/hours per week). Part-time employment is calculated on a prorated basis to determine qualifications. Be sure your application specifically addresses your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position and minimum requirements.

• Preferred Qualifications & Competencies:

  • Relevant years of state service experience.

Minimum Qualification Screening Process

A Human Resources Analyst will review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether your experience meets the minimum qualifications for the position. You must complete the official State of Colorado online application. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be reviewed during the minimum qualifications screening process. You must specifically document your work experience and qualifications in the application form. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached."

You must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review

After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process will involve reviewing and rating of all the information you submit. The comparative analysis step may also include your results from standardized testing.

Your Work Experience/Job Duties

Document your work experience/job duties to the extent to which you possess the skills, education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications. Ensure this information is documented in the Work Experience section of the application.

Supplemental Questions

Answer the supplemental questions completely and thoughtfully. We will rate your answers based on the content of your response and your writing skills (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing).

Appeal Rights

You may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director if your application is eliminated. You will find the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it on the State Personnel Board website.

• You or your representative must sign and submit the official appeal form for review.
• You can find the official appeal form here.
• You must be deliver the official appeal form to the State Personnel Board:
  • By email ([e-mail]), or
  • Postmarked in US Mail to(1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203, or
  • Hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or
  • Faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

Contact the State Personnel Board for assistance

• At [phone], or
• Refer to the Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, within the Rules webpage.

Supplemental information

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 programEmployee 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