Warehouse Technician

Tacoma Public Utilities; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities are seeking a Warehouse Technician to join an eligible list for vacancies over the next year. The role covers receipt, storage, maintenance, and issuance of supplies, and updating an inventory system.

Some heavy lifting and on-call emergency work may occur. Candidates must have a high school diploma and two years warehousing experience, plus a valid Washington driver’s license and forklift certification.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent with two years of warehousing experience.
• Experience handling, record keeping and control of a wide variety of parts and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect items received against invoices and specs to ensure quality and quantity.
• Gather and fill orders by requisitions and work orders.
• Stock and restock items and participate in physical inventory.
• Maintain and update computerized inventory system.
• Pick up and deliver items.
• Prepare items for packing and shipping.
• Coordinate with personnel, vendors, departments and customers.
• Operate warehousing tools, equipment and machinery.
• Attend meetings and perform incidental work.
• Perform minor repairs on tools and equipment.

Skills

Inventory control

Basic math

Office equipment

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Warehouse tools

PC skills

Follow directions

Independent work

Defensive driving

Education

High school diploma

Warehouse experience

Tools

Forklift

Driver's license

Job description

Position Description

The City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities are establishing an eligible list for Warehouse Technician. This list will be used to fill vacancies as they occur for a period of one year. Tacoma Power has a current vacancy.

A Warehouse Technician performs manual, technical, and record‑keeping work involved in the receipt, storage, maintenance and issuance of supplies, materials, and equipment; and updates and maintains a computerized inventory control system. The work requires the ability to manually lift, carry, push or pull heavy parts and equipment. Work also includes picking up materials, supplies, and related parts and equipment from suppliers. Some typing may be required. Subject to emergency callout during off duty hours.

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Inspect and process items received against invoices, waybills and specifications to assure conformance with quality and quantity requirements.
• Gather and fill orders by requisitions and work orders and issue stock items.
• Stock and restock items and participate in physical inventory process.
• Maintain and update computerized inventory control system.
• Pick-up and deliver items.
• Arrange and prepare items for packing and shipping.
• Determine quantity or type of goods to order.
• Coordinate with various personnel, vendors, departments, outside agencies and organizations and customers.
• Operate a variety of tools, equipment and machinery.
• May perform other related incidental work.
• Attend a variety of meetings.
• Perform minor repairs on tools and equipment as assigned.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent and two years’ warehousing experience in the handling, record keeping and control of a wide variety of parts, materials, supplies and equipment.

Licenses, Certificates And Other Requirements

Valid Washington State Driver’s License at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter.

Valid Forklift Operator’s certificate by completion of probation with maintenance thereafter.

Knowledge & Skills

• Methods, techniques, terminology and procedures used in a warehouse facility for record keeping, inventory control and maintenance.
• Perform basic business math.
• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Perform minor repairs on tools and equipment.
• Safely lift and handle heavy objects up to 75 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Safely operate a variety of warehousing tools, equipment and machinery.
• Operate a personal computer and assigned application software.
• Interpret computer printout data.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Work independently with little direction.

A Commitment to Equity & Diversity

At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.

If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Details:

Hourly Rate: $34.79 - $38.36

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Communication with the City of Tacoma

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