Warehouse Assistant-Facilities Management

DHRM; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Military Institute is seeking a Warehouse Assistant to support Physical Plant operations, inventory control, and CMMS management.

You will handle freight, receive shipments, operate forklift, and contribute to annual inventories at VMI in Lexington, VA.

Qualifications

• Experience with computers is required.
• Frequent lifting and moving of packages.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of freight and movement of surplus property.
• Issue materials to maintenance teams and track inventory in Megamation.
• Process work orders to deliver requested material.
• Assist annual inventory audit to support Supply.
• Receive shipments and record receipts in CMMS Megamation.
• Operate forklift and load/unload merchandise.
• Operate a liftgate-equipped delivery vehicle.
• Maintain accurate stockroom and perform general cleanup.

Skills

Computer skills

Forklift operation

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Title: Warehouse Assistant-Facilities Management

State Role Title: Warehouse Assistant

Hiring Range: Based on experience

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Virginia Military Institute

Location: Virginia Military Institute

Agency Website: www.vmi.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Military Institute is looking for a Warehouse Assistant to help assist Physical Plant processes and procedures.

• Coordinate delivery of freight and movement of surplus property with customers both internal and external to the department.
• Issue materials to maintenance teams and tracks inventory within Computerized Maintenance Management System, Megamation.
• Coordinate delivery of requested material through work order system
• Support Supply mission by assisting with annual inventory audit.
• Utilize the CMMS Megamation to account for inventory and to recover the costs through the work order system.
• Receive a variety of shipments for VMI, verifying and entering receipt of each shipment into CMMS inventory system.
• Compare packing slips against purchase orders, count items for verification, and indicate any discrepancies.
• Maintain inventory control for all items ensuring that all items are properly identified and readily accessible.
• Offload freight and stock shelves in central location as each delivery arrives; assist in general maintenance and clean‑up of stockroom.
• Operate the forklift to pull, load, and move merchandise and materials.
• Operate a delivery vehicle with liftgate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with computers a must
• Frequent lifting and moving of packages required.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of warehouse operations preferred to utilize computerized inventory control system.
• High school diploma or GED.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 24 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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