Storeroom Assistant

Arkansas-Department-of-Transportation-2; Hope (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arkansas Department of Transportation is seeking a Storeroom/Inventory Clerk to support stock control, requisitions, and warehouse operations. You will maintain inventories, assist with parts, and help ensure materials are properly tracked and available.

Responsibilities include data entry, loading/unloading, and coordinating with vendors for quotes. The role requires a high school diploma and basic MS Office skills, with forklift operation experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Ability to accurately record transactions and maintain records.
• Experience with basic office software and inventory controls.

Responsibilities

• Process requisitions and purchase orders for stock.
• Inspect, organize, and maintain inventories.
• Assist in equipment parts and storeroom operations.
• Load/unload trucks and stock warehouse shelves using forklift/pallet jack.

Skills

Stock control

Inventory management

Data entry

Forklift operation

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory software

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

Under the supervision of the Storeroom Supervisor, this position is responsible for ordering, issuing, and maintaining District/Division stock inventories to ensure that materials are properly controlled and kept in adequate supply.

Examples of Work

The following examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. No attempt is made to be exhaustive. Related, similar, or other logical duties are performed as assigned. The Department may require employees to perform functions beyond those contained in job descriptions. The Department may modify job descriptions based on Department needs. The Arkansas Department of Transportation is an "at will" employer.

Essential Job Functions:

• Process requisitions and purchase orders for purchasing, issuing, and receiving stock.
• Inspect, organize, and maintain inventories.
• Assist in all aspects of the equipment parts and storeroom operations.
• Organize and maintain open storage inventories.
• Assist in counting and reconciling consigned stock inventories.
• Load/assist in loading and unloading open and box trucks and tractor trailers. Physically stock the warehouse shelves and operate a forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck.
• Perform routine clerical duties, including data entry, answering telephones, and assisting peers.
• Contact vendors for formal quotes and delivery information.

Secondary Job Functions:

• Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and data integrity of the information entered into the database/inventory management software.

Education and experience : The educational equivalent to a diploma from an accredited high school.

Knowledge, skills and abilities : Ability to accurately record transactions, operate calculator, and computer terminal. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook desired.

Physical requirements : Ability to operate forklift and pallet jack (forklift operation does not apply to the Mail and Supply Section). Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions : Work in warehouse, occasional outdoor work, and occasional work in poor weather conditions/ice and snow.

Licenses, registrations and certifications : Valid driver's license.

("Accredited" means the educational institution or program is accredited by an accrediting organization recognized either by the United States Department of Education or by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.)

A criminal background check will be required to determine suitability of employment, and failure to meet these standards may cause the applicant to be rejected or terminated from that position.

This position does not require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge or a bachelor’s degree or higher in the field; thus, this position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

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