Warehouse General

Wake County Public School System; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public School System is seeking a Warehouse General I to manage shipping, receiving, and inventory duties. The role involves customer service and requires a high school diploma, two years of warehouse experience, and effective communication skills.

Candidates must maintain a valid driver's license and be able to complete forklift training within six months. This position is located in Raleigh, NC and provides a dynamic work environment with physical demands.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of warehouse operations as it relates to shipping and inventory management.
• Experience in customer service interactions.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs shipping, receiving, and material handling.
• Processes warehouse transactions in Oracle.
• Conducts inventory checks and maintains stock locations.
• Safely operates a forklift to complete duties.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Warehouse operations knowledge

Time management

Customer service

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of shipping/receiving or warehouse experience

Tools

Oracle based accounting systems

Forklift

Job description

Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

WAREHOUSE GENERAL I

WORKING TITLE

Warehouseman

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Purchasing

LOCATION

Rock Quarry Rd. Office Complex, Raleigh, NC

PAY GRADE

Noncertified Grade 20

FLSA STATUS

Nonexempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

No

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends)

POSITION PURPOSE

Coordinates and/or performs the shipping, receiving, and material handling responsibilities in the instructional/custodial warehouse area. Responsible for the inventory management and accuracy, order filling, as well as the movement of materials into and out of the facility. Provides customer service via email and walk-in requests.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; Google Apps;
• Working knowledge of the principles of warehouse operations as it relates to shipping, receiving, and inventory management;
• Effective time management skills;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to understand basic math concepts;
• Ability to work independently without close supervision;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Two years of shipping/receiving or general warehouse experience.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina requirements.
• Within six months of the hire date successfully complete training and certification requirements as a forklift operator.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working within Oracle based accounting systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives and processes warehouse orders, issues warehouse stock, and packs for shipment to Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) locations (pick up, unload, label, store) while maintaining proper warehouse operations.
• Processes all warehouse transactions in the warehouse management/inventory system in Oracle.
• Inspects and reviews incoming stock to determine purchase order compliance.
• Assign and maintain stocking locations of product, in accordance with established warehouse procedures.
• Conducts periodic physical inventories and cycle counts, to insure a high degree of inventory accuracy.
• Performs daily safety and operational checks of tools, equipment, and vehicles to maintain appropriate standards.
• Safely operates a forklift to complete warehouse duties.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a warehouse environment with variable temperature and moderate noise levels. Work requires exposure to variable weather elements. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community. Work is considered strenuous physical work, requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force.

EFFECTIVE DATE

10/2023

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.