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The City of Conroe is seeking a Warehouse/Procurement Assistant to support inventory, ordering, and distribution to City departments. You will coordinate with vendors, track deliveries, and maintain stock levels while ensuring accurate records.
Responsibilities include operating basic warehouse equipment, pulling trailers, and participating in a two-week on-call rotation. Strong communication with vendors is essential, with a focus on courteous, service-oriented interactions.
Under the supervision of the Warehouse Coordinator, this position supports warehouse operations and procurement-related functions in accordance with the City's Purchasing Policy. The employee is responsible for assisting with ordering, receiving, and maintaining stock inventory, as well as ensuring the accurate and timely distribution of warehouse materials and deliveries to City departments.
Key responsibilities include coordinating with vendors to place and track orders, verifying deliveries for accuracy, and maintaining appropriate inventory levels through cycle counts and the establishment of reorder points. The position requires strong communication skills to ensure timely delivery of goods and effective vendor relations.
The employee must safely operate heavy equipment, including; forklift certification is preferred. Must be able to pull a trailer for delivery purposes.
Additional duties include maintaining accurate records within computer-based inventory systems and demonstrating working knowledge of industrial water and sewer fittings. The position requires participation in an on-call rotation for a two-week period as assigned.
Professional conduct is essential, including maintaining a courteous, respectful, and service-oriented demeanor when interacting with City staff, vendors, and the public.
High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum two years of experience in supplies, inventory control, computer warehouse operations, and maintenance of records and receipts.
Possession of a valid class "C" Texas driver's license or higher required.
The work is heavy and requires the ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crouching, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, standing, stooping, visual acuity, and walking.
The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $24.517 hourly.
The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.