Warehouse Technician - Inventory, Forklift & Shipping

City of Tacoma; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Labor agreement coverage

Job summary

City of Tacoma seeks a Warehouse Technician to support receipt, storage, and issuance of supplies, with both manual and computerized inventory tasks. The role requires lift capability up to 75 pounds and a willingness to respond to emergencies outside regular hours.

The position offers a one-year eligible list for vacancies, with training and a labor agreement in place. Valid WA driver’s license and forklift certification are required by probation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two years of warehousing experience in handling, record keeping and control of a wide variety of parts, materials, supplies and equipment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

City of Tacoma seeks a Warehouse Technician to support receipt, storage, and issuance of supplies, with both manual and computerized inventory tasks. The role requires lift capability up to 75 pounds and a willingness to respond to emergencies outside regular hours.

The position offers a one-year eligible list for vacancies, with training and a labor agreement in place. Valid WA driver’s license and forklift certification are required by probation.