Warehouse and Materials Technician, Senior - Gas and Light Division

City of Richmond, Virginia; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Richmond is seeking a Warehouse and Materials Technician, Senior to oversee inventory management and distribution in the Department of Public Utilities. Responsibilities include managing supply inventories, assisting customers, and using forklifts for material handling. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, experience, and appropriate certifications. This full-time role offers a chance to work in public service and contribute to city operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift at least 75 lbs.
• Two years of related experience or equivalent training.
• Valid Virginia Driver's License and satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory supplies and conduct periodic inventories.
• Assist customers and city employees in obtaining materials.
• Maintain logs, process invoices, and verify supplies.

Skills

Inventory Management

Customer Service

Data Entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Warehouse and Materials Technician, Senior - Gas and Light Division

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Job Overview

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities – Warehouse Division is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Warehouse and Materials Technician, Senior. This role involves inventory management, distribution, and warehousing functions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing inventory supplies and performing periodic inventories.
• Assisting customers and city employees in obtaining materials and supplies.
• Maintaining accurate logs and records through data entry; processing invoices and verifying accuracy against purchase orders and supplies received.
• Soliciting vendor quotes and ordering materials.
• Receiving and moving inventory, possibly using a forklift.
• Conducting inventory control and cross-training in procurement functions.
• Operating forklifts for inventory receipt and storage.
• Maintaining supplies and conducting cycle counts.

Qualifications

The candidate should be able to lift at least 75 lbs and be available for after-hours and weekend on-call schedules approximately one week per month.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Valid Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire and a satisfactory driving record.
• Forklift certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Technical Degree or equivalent training.
• Experience with warehouse supplies and procurement.
• Customer service experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Information

The City of Richmond is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations under the ADA. For accommodations, contact Jessica McKenzie at [e-mail].

The City values veterans and is a V3 Certified Company, partnering with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Government Administration