Storeroom Attendant

Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to join their team in Houston. This role involves ensuring the accurate delivery and inventory management of essential materials across various facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in warehousing, shipping, and receiving, along with proficiency in using computerized inventory systems. Join a company that values safety and efficiency, and play a crucial role in supporting public transportation operations while enjoying a competitive pay rate and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in warehousing and inventory control.
• General knowledge of transit vehicles and materials handling.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads trucks and transfers parts between facilities.
• Performs parts inventory and ensures accurate completion of orders.
• Operates storeroom equipment safely and provides excellent customer service.

Skills

Inventory Control

Forklift Operation

Customer Service

Materials Handling

SAP Usage

Microsoft Suite

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Forklift

Job description

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Delivers material to all METRO facilities as required. Ensures all orders are completed accurately, and on time. Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and safety procedures.

Responsibilities and Specific Duties

• Reads and ensures accurate completion of repair orders, requisitions, handles receipts and other inventory control documents.
• Loads and unloads trucks for transfer of material, including components such as power plant transmissions, drums, etc.
• Transfers parts between maintenance facilities and/or METRO warehouse facilities/vendor locations.
• Disperses parts, materials, and stocks relocation.
• Performs parts inventory, including cycle counts, full physical inventory, and root cause analysis.
• Measures and determines amounts of bulk fluids on hand in storage tanks.
• Performs shipping and receiving as required.
• Stocks shelves, and rearranges shelving as needed.
• Performs heavy duty cleaning of storeroom and materials handling secured areas.
• Operates storeroom equipment in a safe manor.
• Uses SAP to perform transaction reconciliation, run and monitor in transit and bus down items.
• Provides excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers.
• Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Applies SMS (Safety Management System) methods and principles in daily routine and supports all aspects of the agency’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP).
• Performs other job-related duties as required.
  Pay Rate: $18.69

Education Requirement

High School diploma, GED or equivalent.

Years & Experience Required

Minimum two (2) years’ experience in warehousing, shipping, and receiving, forklift operation, inventory control, and/or parts book/catalog usage.

Knowledge & Skills Required

General knowledge of transit vehicles/automotive parts, and materials handling equipment. Knowledge of computerized inventory control systems. Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Able to maintain and/or obtain additional licensing or certifications as required. Requires basic level reading, math computation and language skills, validated by Test for Adult Basic Education (TABE).

Additional Information

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas has a zero tolerance drug and alcohol policy for all employees. All internal and external applicants will be required to undergo drug testing before employment and will be subject to further drug and/or alcohol testing throughout their employment.

Further, employees who perform safety-sensitive functions will submit to drug and/or alcohol testing in accordance to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulatory requirements.

We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or disability.