Materials Specialist I

Texas Department of Transportation; Center (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking an Inventory & Store Specialist at the Post Regional Supply Center in Post, TX to manage inventory and support distribution operations. The role includes receiving, storing, issuing, and shipping materials, with forklift duties and safety compliance.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and 1 year of warehouse experience; a valid driver's license is required. The position is full-time with standard day shifts and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, warehouse experience preferred.
• 1 year in warehouse operations and forklift experience required or prorated.
• Driver's license and ability to drive a state vehicle required.
• Experience with PeopleSoft and Excel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate receiving, storing, issuing, and distributing materials.
• Process inventory transactions and research discrepancies for accuracy.
• Fulfill customer orders by picking, packing, labeling, and preparing for shipment.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment safely.
• Perform cycle counts, spot inventories, and annual physical inventories.

Skills

Inventory control procedures

Forklift operations

Attention to detail

Communication

Mathematical fundamentals

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Position Information

The TxDOT Support Services Division is seeking a highly motivated individual for an Inventory & Materials Specialist position at the Regional Distribution Center (RDC) in Post, TX. The RDC focuses on working individually and as a team to supply materials for the districts and divisions and assists in maintaining stocked inventories. The position will require monitoring inventory such as stocking, rotating, reporting items not meeting standards or goals, spot checks, and annual inventory cycle counts. This individual will pull orders and prepare them for shipment and also load and unload materials by hand or utilizing a forklift in safe and efficient manner.

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

Work Location: 709 S Broadway, Post TX 79356

Minimum Salary

50,000.00

Maximum Salary

58,000.00

Pay Basis

Yearly

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Work Locations

Post Regional Supply Center 709 S BROADWAY Post 793563700

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Shift

Day

Job Shift Details

40

Location Flexibility

Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our Total Compensation Package website

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Performs skilled inventory and warehouse work involving the receipt, storage, issuance, movement, and control of materials,
supplies, and equipment in a Support Services division regional distribution center. Work involves contact with other governmental
and private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

• Coordinates receiving, storing, issuing, and distribution of materials, equipment, and supplies to support department, district, and statewide operational needs.
• Processes inventory transactions using automated inventory and procurement systems; maintains accurate inventory records and researches discrepancies to ensure data integrity.
• Fulfills customer orders by selecting, packaging, palletizing, labeling, and preparing materials for shipment in accordance with established procedures and delivery schedules.
• Receives and inspects incoming materials to verify quantities, specifications, and condition; resolves discrepancies and coordinates corrective actions when needed.
• Operates forklifts and other material-handling equipment to load, unload, transport, and store inventory while adhering to safety requirements and operational standards.
• Conducts cycle counts, spot inventories, and annual physical inventories; investigates inventory variances and implements corrective measures to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Generates and maintains shipping, receiving, freight, and inventory documentation to support efficient warehouse and distribution operations.
• Monitors inventory levels and replenishment needs, assists with stock ordering activities, and supports continuity of operations by maintaining adequate inventory availability.
• Provides customer service and technical assistance to internal customers regarding material availability, order status, inventory issues, and distribution processes.
• Maintains warehouse facilities, equipment, and work areas in a safe, clean, and organized condition; complies with agency safety requirements and participates in required training programs.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High School Grad or Equivalent in general education.

Experience:

1 year of experience in warehouse operations, supplies management or purchasing, and forklift operations.
(Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent) College education and/or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in PeopleSoft and Microsoft Excel applications

Considerable knowledge of:

• Inventory/stock control procedures
• Safety methods and procedures associated with warehousing hazardous materials

Proficient skill in:

• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Using basic mathematical fundamentals
• Using, maintaining and repairing of tools and equipment of the trade
• Using and supporting personal computers and peripheral equipment
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade

Ability to:

• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail
• Communicate effectively

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
• Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
• Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• This is a Safety Impact position, and you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Job

General Servs/Contracts/Purch

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Oct 22, 2026, 1:27:25 PM

Unposting Date

Nov 6, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

State Job Title/s : Inventory & Store Spec III State Job Code/s : 1913

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

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The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.