Purchasing and Property Clerk

LifeSkills Connection Inc.; Sedro-Woolley (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability & Life Insurance

Health benefits

401k & HSAs

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

LifeSkills Connections Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing/Inventory Assistant to support shipping, purchasing, and inventory control at our Sedro-Woolley center.

Responsibilities include processing orders, maintaining records, and ensuring timely delivery from receipt to closure. The ideal candidate has strong communication, proficiency with Word, PowerPoint and Excel, a High School diploma, and a valid driver’s license for occasional driving.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel.
• Experience in Purchasing or Inventory preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with shipping and receiving activities.
• Assist with the purchasing process.
• Assist with the shipping/receiving inventory records, and documents in accordance with Center and DOL Regulations.
• Assist with the use of consumable items.
• Assist with maintenance of perpetual inventory.
• Assist with the arrangement for disposition of excess materials in accordance with procedures as stated in the Property Handbook.
• Oversee the student clothing inventory and distribution and ensures proper documentation.
• Assist with maintenance of accurate records on the physical location of all center property.
• Assist with the procurement logs and ensure that there is timely delivery from receipt to closure.
• Attend required staff training sessions.
• Clearly communicate and consistently model appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency.
• Maintain good housekeeping in all areas and comply with safety practices.
• Demonstrate and abide by LifeSkills Connection’s core values and operating principles.
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Job Corps notices and bulletins, LifeSkills Connection’s policies and procedures, and Center policies and procedures
• Participate in PRH mandated staff training; Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Position Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Brief Description of Duties

Administration Procedures

SCA eligible ; Wage $23.83-23.84/hour

• Assist with shipping and receiving activities
• Assist with the purchasing process
• Assist with the shipping/receiving inventory records, and documents in accordance with Center and DOL Regulations
• Assist with the use of consumable items
• Assist with maintenance of perpetual inventory
• Assist with the arrangement for disposition of excess materials in accordance with procedures as stated in the Property Handbook
• Oversee the student clothing inventory and distribution and ensures proper documentation
• Assist with maintenance of accurate records on the physical location of all center property
• Assist with the procurement logs and ensure that there is timely delivery from receipt to closure
• Attend required staff training sessions
• Clearly communicate and consistently model appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency
• Maintain good housekeeping in all areas and comply with safety practices
• Demonstrate and abide by LifeSkills Connection’s core values and operating principles
• Comply with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Job Corps notices and bulletins, LifeSkills Connection’s policies and procedures, and Center policies and procedures
• Participate in PRH mandated staff training; Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
• Other duties as assigned

Performance Standards/Results

Effective Communication

• Present information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information
• Very high standard of communication skills both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas
• Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend

Organization of Work

• Demonstrate the ability to handle several projects simultaneously
• Implement the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization Continually seek ways to improve the service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth
• Initiate and respond to suggestions for improving service

Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel

Experience

Experience in Purchasing or Inventory Preferred

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record; role involves frequent driving

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.

Benefits Include

• Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Full Health & Medical benefits (Dental, Health, Vision)
• 401k Retirement Plan, HSA, FSA
• Paid Holidays, PTO + More

LifeSkills Connections Inc. is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Jennifer Law, Human Resources Manager (360-854-2160) or [e-mail] for assistance.

Disclaimer: As a federal contractor, selected candidates are required to pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: Employment contingent upon passing background check and a pre-employment drug test. This position is considered a safety sensitive position; therefore, the pre-employment drug test includes testing for marijuana. Positive test results will exclude an applicant from being hired.

All selected candidates after hire will receive CPR/First Aid Certification and Narcan Administration training within the first 90 days of employment. All employees are responsible for the safety of the students and may be required to provide provisional emergency services in the event of an emergency.