Warehouse Assistant

Governmentjobs.com; North Carolina; On-site; USD 26,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading state department is seeking a Warehouse Assistant to manage inventory and assist in vehicle operations. This full-time job offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment with a focus on quality of life. Ideal candidates will have experience in warehouse operations and a strong technical background.

Benefits

Excellent state benefits

Twelve (12) paid holidays

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• One year of related experience required.
• Experience in tracking, organizing materials, and basic inventory reporting.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with receiving, inspecting, and delivering materials.
• Track inventory and reconcile deliveries and invoices.
• Support DHHS Motor Pool program by checking in/out vehicles.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Inventory management

Record keeping

Technical skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Warehouse Assistant | Government Jobs page has loaded.

State of North Carolina

$26,851.00 - $46,991.00 Annually

Location

Wake County, NC

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

25-06882 OPC 92500090

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

SEC OFFICE - PROP & CONSTRUCTION

06/27/2025

Closing Date

7/11/2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

REPOST- Previous Applicants Must Reapply To Be Considered For This Vacancy

Internal Posting- This Is An Internal Posting Open Only For Current North Carolina Department Of Health And Human Services Employees, And Eligible RIF Candidates From North Carolina State Government Including Current Temporary Employees.

The Warehouse Inventory Assistant assists with all aspects of warehouse operations, including:

Receiving, inspecting, stocking, and delivering materials

Tracking inventory and reconciling deliveries and invoices

Processing orders and assisting with surplus furniture and equipment moves

Delivering parts and supplies to buildings and maintenance shops

This role ensures smooth, accurate, and timely material handling across facility operations.

This position also supports the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Motor Pool program by helping customers reserve vehicles, checking vehicles in and out, and cleaning and preparing vehicles for use. The Inventory Assistant may be assigned other duties as needed to support warehouse or Motor Pool functions.

This is an essential position that must report to campus during adverse weather to assist with preparation and recovery efforts. The Inventory Assistant reports directly to the Administrative Specialist I.

This position is part of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Property and Construction, Facility Maintenanceteam responsible for maintaining the North Carolina State Laboratory and Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (SL/OCME)facility located on District Drive in Raleigh, NC. The SL/OCME facility is 261,000 SF state-of-the-art facility with highly technical and complex building systems. This position will require strong technical experience, knowledge, and skills and the ability to function as a technical expert including evaluating and making final decisions regarding maintaining highly complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety, fire suppression, and security building systems.

We Value Quality of Life:

As a team member, you will have an extraordinary quality of life. The work schedule typically includes a 40-hour work week with occasional overtime and infrequent overnight travel. Enjoy a supportive, trusting, transparent, professional, and energetic work team. Excellent state benefits including twelve (12) paid holidays. Extremely low turnover. Take pride in being a member of a team that provides the citizens of North Carolina with critical health and human services.

Description of Work

REPOST- Previous Applicants Must Reapply To Be Considered For This Vacancy

Internal Posting- This Is An Internal Posting Open Only For Current North Carolina Department Of Health And Human Services Employees, And Eligible RIF Candidates From North Carolina State Government Including Current Temporary Employees.

The Warehouse Inventory Assistant assists with all aspects of warehouse operations, including:

• Receiving, inspecting, stocking, and delivering materials

• Tracking inventory and reconciling deliveries and invoices

• Processing orders and assisting with surplus furniture and equipment moves

• Delivering parts and supplies to buildings and maintenance shops

This role ensures smooth, accurate, and timely material handling across facility operations.

This position also supports the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Motor Pool program by helping customers reserve vehicles, checking vehicles in and out, and cleaning and preparing vehicles for use. The Inventory Assistant may be assigned other duties as needed to support warehouse or Motor Pool functions.

This is an essential position that must report to campus during adverse weather to assist with preparation and recovery efforts. The Inventory Assistant reports directly to the Administrative Specialist I.

This position is part of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Property and Construction, Facility Maintenanceteam responsible for maintaining the North Carolina State Laboratory and Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (SL/OCME)facility located on District Drive in Raleigh, NC. The SL/OCME facility is 261,000 SF state-of-the-art facility with highly technical and complex building systems. This position will require strong technical experience, knowledge, and skills and the ability to function as a technical expert including evaluating and making final decisions regarding maintaining highly complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety, fire suppression, and security building systems.

We Value Quality of Life:

As a team member, you will have an extraordinary quality of life. The work schedule typically includes a 40-hour work week with occasional overtime and infrequent overnight travel. Enjoy a supportive, trusting, transparent, professional, and energetic work team. Excellent state benefits including twelve (12) paid holidays. Extremely low turnover. Take pride in being a member of a team that provides the citizens of North Carolina with critical health and human services.

About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

The Division of Property and Construction:
The Division of Property and Construction supports the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services by managing its statewide facilities portfolio, which includes 18 state-operated campuses totaling over 7.7 million square feet and 148 leased properties covering approximately 1.2 million square feet. The division provides maintenance, housekeeping, and grounds services for the Dorothea Dix Campus and basic maintenance and grounds support for the Governor Morehead School. It also oversees the Department’s Capital Improvement Program, managing repair and renovation efforts as well as new capital projects from planning through close-out.

Compensation and Benefits: The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits: https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits .

For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed "eligible" for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed.
Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Experienced in warehouse operations, including receiving, tracking, and organizing materials.
• Skilled in maintaining accurate records and preparing inventory and activity reports.
• Proficient in using inventory and scheduling software and standard computer applications.
• Trained in performing accurate calculations and following written and verbal instructions.
• Certified equipment operator with a valid driver’s license.
  

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. Seehttps://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of related experience;
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements: HEAVY WORK - Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. Work may be performed outside during all types of weather conditions.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS:https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ .

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust"will besubject to a criminal background check.

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members . Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

NOTE: Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail] ..

To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status".

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.