Warehouse Specialist

Ada County Sheriff's Office; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ada County Sheriff's Office is seeking a detail-oriented Warehouse Specialist to manage receipt, storage, and distribution of supplies for daily jail operations. You will maintain accurate inventory records, ensure proper storage, and support audits in a secure, fast-paced environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, warehouse experience preferred, and the ability to operate forklifts and related equipment.

Qualifications

• Accredited high school diploma or GED required.
• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Knowledge of safety procedures for warehouse operations.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other equipment.
• Ability to organize assignments and work with a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Receives orders, verifies counts, documents deliveries, and delivers orders to the correct area.
• Maintains inventory with par levels and tracks items.
• Operates forklift, pallet jacks, and related equipment.
• Supervises inmate workers performing warehouse and support tasks.
• Coordinates with jail staff and vendors to ensure supplies are available.
• Maintains cleanliness, safety, and proper storage of materials.

Skills

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

The Ada County Sheriffs Office is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Warehouse Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the receipt, storage, and distribution of supplies, equipment, and materials essential to daily jail operations. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring proper storage conditions, and assisting with routine inventory audits. This position plays a vital part in supporting facility operations and requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a secure, fast-paced environment. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the mission of the Ada County Sheriffs Office, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Functions

• Receives orders, verifies physical counts of product to match delivery documents, documents deliveries, and delivers orders to appropriate area or customers;
• Tracks back orders to ensure delivery, and communicates with Finance to ensure payment for only received undamaged items;
• Maintains inventory of stocked items with par levels and accurate accounting for all purchases made and products managed;
• Recommends types of items stocked based on customer needs and appropriate levels of supply;
• Operates forklifts, lift trucks, pallet jacks, trash compactor and cardboard compactor;
• Works with vendors in ordering supplies, equipment and other items;
• Helps prepare budgets for supplies and equipment;
• Helps research products and equipment for cost and availability;
• Solicits bids from suppliers; and Maintains equipment and ensures warehouse and work areas are clean and organized;
• Supervises, trains, and assigns inmate workers performing warehouse, cleaning, painting, and other assigned support functions;
• Coordinates jail cleaning and painting activities, including inspecting completed work and coordinating projects with jail staff and other County departments;
• Ensures the safe and proper use and accountability of cleaning chemicals, tools, equipment, and supplies used by inmate workers;
• Maintains cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment necessary to support jail operations, including applicable Safety Data Sheet (SDS) documentation and coordination of equipment maintenance or repair;

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Removes daily trash and recyclables from kitchen and jail;
• Performs related duties as required.

Job Requirements

• Accredited high school diploma or state-recognized equivalency certificate (such as a GED) required.
• Knowledge and/or experience working in a warehouse setting preferred;
• Knowledge of jail/corrections security and safety procedures preferred;
• Knowledge of jail/correctional functions to ensure equipment and s upplies are kept current and readily available preferred;
• Knowledge of safety requirements for warehouse operations;
• Knowledge of safety procedures when operating forklifts, lift trucks and other types of transport;
• Knowledge of commercial cleaning procedures, cleaning chemicals, equipment, and related safety practices;
• Knowledge of computers and other office equipment, i.e. fax machines, copiers and telephones;
• Ability to organize assignments and projects;
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers and managers;
• Ability to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and organizational guidelines and appropriations;
• Ability to maintain good relationships with vendors and county officials;
• Ability to clearly write specifications on a variety of products and services; and
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must appear before an oral board and complete a polygraph and background investigation prior to hire;
• Incumbent must possess a valid drivers license;
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