Materials Handler III - Durango

Colorado Contractors Association Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A state transportation agency in Denver is seeking a Materials Handler III to manage supplies for maintenance. Responsibilities include ordering, inspecting, and issuing materials, as well as maintaining inventory control. This role requires at least three years of warehouse management experience and offers a structured work schedule with travel requirements. A strong knowledge of supply chain practices and proficiency in SAP are preferred.

Qualifications

• At least three years of full-time warehouse management experience.
• Experience in receiving, storing, issuing a wide variety of supplies.
• Education from an accredited college in a relevant field considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stockroom and order supplies.
• Inspect and count materials before issuing.
• Communicate with vendors for scheduling.

Skills

Inventory management

Forklift operation

Supply chain management

Vendor communication

Computer skills

Education

Relevant education in materials management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description of Job

About the Unit:
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has an opening for a Materials Handler III with our Region 5 stockroom team in Durango. This team provides all needed supplies to maintenance employees in a fast and efficient manner, including supplies for vehicle repair, safety, road maintenance, traffic, snow removal, building supplies, and other maintenance materials.

About the Position:
As a Materials Handler III, you will provide support to the maintenance staff by maintaining stockroom, ordering supplies, providing supplies to maintenance employees, following procurement rules and regulations and working with vendors to make sure orders are fulfilled correctly. The position orders, inspects, counts, stores, and issues materials to the maintenance staff.

Your duties and responsibilitieswill include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Research best price for materials based on procurement rules and price agreements;
• Create Purchase Orders for the restock of supplies and process reservations;
• Work with maintenance customers when filling orders;
• Process incoming requests for supplies, the shipping of supplies to the field, and receipt of supplies from the vendor;
• Perform in depth inventory once a year;
• Recommend new products; and coordinate with other regions when understocked or overstocked;
• Communicate with vendors to set up ordering and delivery schedules;
• Use computer program for Materials Resource Planning which helps to maintain the proper number of supplies;
• Enter goods receipts into SAP;
• Perform periodic and yearly inventory reconciliation to ensure accuracy of inventory control measures;
• Create purchase requisitions and purchase orders when placing orders;
• Develop strategies for stock handling, storage and location, cycle counting and issuing of goods;
• Recommend procedures and guidelines which apply to material handling and control within the warehouse;
• Operate forklift and front end loader;
• Perform and assist in the daily planning and scheduling of activities in assigned work area;
• Attend all required trainings;
• Abide by all safety regulations, policies and procedures and wear all required personal protective equipment;
• Other duties as assigned.
• Primarily work hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday (Winter schedule) and Monday-Thursday 10 hour shifts with Fridays off (starting in May).
• Occasional overnight travel for training and meetings.
• Regular travel required during work hours to pick up propane for the forklift and to deliver supplies to other CDOT buildings.
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles.
• Required to lift up to 70 lbs. (e.g. tires, various automotive/equipment parts, paper, refuse bags, etc.)
• Required to work with chemicals and cleaners.
• Required to use ladder up to 15' in height.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Only:

• At least three years of full-time professional warehouse management experience which included receiving, storing, issuing a wide variety of supplies and equipment. This must have included inventory management.

OR

Education and Experience:

• A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least 3 years.
• Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in materials management or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered.
• Full-time professional warehouse management experience which included receiving, storing, issuing a wide variety of supplies and equipment, including inventory management will be considered.

Please Note:The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. “See Resume” statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

College Transcripts:If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
• A current valid driver’s license is required for all CDOT positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the major responsibilities section
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with warehouse and inventory best practices, including ordering, receiving, inspecting, and storing items
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong reasoning, decision making and problem solving skills and experience
• Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills and experience
• Strong planning and time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to safety
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Experience working with multiple and diverse stakeholders, with sensitivity to their needs and priorities
• Work effectively in both independent and team situations
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing assignments and priorities
• Strong positive and can-do attitude
• Self-starter and motivated to accomplish tasks
• Ability to perform physical work and mechanical aptitude
• Pre-certified for forklift operation/fully trained on safe forklift operation
• Experience with Supplier Relationship Management software
• Fluency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) SAP, Gmail, Google Apps, and ability to quickly learn new software

Work Environment

• Primarily work hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday (Winter schedule) and Monday-Thursday 10 hour shifts with Fridays off (starting in May).
• Occasional overnight travel for training and meetings.
• Regular travel required during work hours to pick up propane for the forklift and to deliver supplies to other CDOT buildings.
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles.
• Required to lift up to 70 lbs. (e.g. tires, various automotive/equipment parts, paper, refuse bags, etc.)
• Required to work with chemicals and cleaners.
• Required to use ladder up to 15' in height.

EEO/AA Statement Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.