Warehouse Assistant, (B272830-1), 201, Warehouse

City of Laredo; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Laredo is seeking a Warehouse/Inventory Clerk to track stock levels, manage orders, and coordinate restocking for repairs and fleet needs. The role requires handling equipment, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring accurate inventory records.

The candidate should possess a High School diploma or GED and be proficient with standard office software. A valid Texas driver license is required, with prior warehouse experience preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to work with vendors and manage inventory.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Stock and restock items for repairs and replacements.
• Work with vendors to receive items and purchase equipment when needed.
• Load and unload heavy equipment in various conditions.
• Track inventory and orders of materials as required.
• Maintain vehicle fleet inventory and maintenance schedules.
• Receive purchased building materials at the warehouse for restocking.
• Pickup and transport materials from vendors.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Inventory control

Warehouse operations

Time management

Communication

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Tracks all inventory and orders as required. Purchases equipment or items short in stock. Stocks and restocks items for repairs and replacement of parts. Loads and unloads heavy equipment in extreme conditions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Stocks and restocks items for repairs and replacement of parts.
• Works with vendors to receive items/purchasing equipment or items short in stock.
• Loads and unloads heavy equipment.
• Tracks inventory and orders materials as required.
• Keeps track of the vehicle fleet inventory, maintenance, inspection, and repair schedules.
• Receives purchased building materials and supplies from vendors and suppliers at warehouse for restocking.
• Picks up and transports materials from vendors.
• Performs related work as required.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of City procurement policies.
• Knowledge of inventory control procedures.
• Knowledge of OSHA and warehouse safety guidelines.

Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in organization and time management.
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Ability to ensure proper working conditions of the fleet.
• Ability to maintain warehouse cleanliness and organization.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements Position will have the following exposures

• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations

Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments

Never

• Office or similar indoor environment
• Outdoor environment
• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site
• Confined space
• Vehicles
• Warehouse environment

Seldom

• Construction site

Sometimes

• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Confined space
• Vehicles

Frequently

• Outdoor environment

Often

• Outdoor environment
• Warehouse environment

Exposures

Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Never

• Communicable diseases
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Seldom

• Fumes or airborne particles
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Sometimes

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Moving mechanical parts

Travel

Position will require the employee to travel

Never:

• Regional travel
• National travel
• International travel

Sometimes:

• Local travel

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
• Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at [phone] two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.

City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.