Warehouse Worker

Hamilton County Schools; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton County Schools is seeking a Warehouse Operations professional in Chattanooga, TN, to handle inventory control and distribution of supplies for over 75 schools. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience with warehouse operations, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of materials. Join us in making a difference in the lives of students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience in warehouse operations preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory of warehoused materials and organize stock.
• Deliver and pick up items from various locations.
• Operate machinery and vehicles to perform essential tasks.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Inventory Control

Driving Skills

Machinery Operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Delivery Truck

Job description

Overview

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is working to ensure that all students thrive and experience a future without limits. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding leaders, teachers, support staff, and district employees who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 75 schools, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Learn more about working for Hamilton County Schools at careers.hcde.org and get to know us and our strategic plan, Opportunity 2030.

The purpose of this job is to perform duties in warehouse operations, to include the receipt, maintenance, distribution, record maintenance, and inventory control of furniture/supplies/materials stocked in the warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Acts in a professional, respectful, and welcoming manner at all times.
• Creates a customer-focused climate and provides quality services and support to schools and other stakeholders.
• Complies with applicable district, state, and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Delivers or picks up various items such as equipment, furniture, supplies, boxes, food products, textbooks, or other materials to/from various schools, offices, outside suppliers, or other locations; loads items to be delivered onto delivery vehicles; unloads/delivers items at destinations; provides/obtains delivery acknowledgment signatures as needed; receives/loads items from destination for delivery at other locations.
• Maintains inventory of warehoused materials; organizes stock to facilitate identification and location of stock items; places stock items into assigned area; maintains proper storage of parts, supplies, tools, and materials; monitors inventory levels to ensure adequate quantities; initiates requests for new or replacement materials; assists in conducting periodic inventory counts of materials in stock.
• Pulls supply orders from stock; loads vehicles with items to be delivered.
• Coordinates delivery of orders, supplies, equipment, and other materials to schools/departments; reviews orders and researches discrepancies; pulls requested stock items from warehouse inventory; packages items into boxes and marks boxes for proper delivery; plans appropriate timetable for pulling perishable items from freezers/coolers and ensures proper storage during transport; operates truck or other vehicle to deliver orders/materials by truck to schools/departments; loads, transports, and unloads equipment, deliveries, and other materials associated with work activities; operates forklift, pallet jack, and hand trucks to move/organize materials.
• Coordinates moving, removal, storage, redistribution, and recordkeeping of furniture/equipment; schedules moves of offices, classrooms, or items of furniture/equipment; removes surplus furniture/equipment from schools; places surplus items for storage; reissues surplus items as requested; maintains records of status of all surplus items.
• Receives incoming packages/deliveries to warehouse of orders such as supplies, mechanical parts, food commodities, textbooks, general supplies, furniture, or equipment; picks up orders from local vendors as needed; inspects deliveries to verify accuracy and completeness of orders; records/logs all deliveries; places materials into stock or prepares for delivery to schools/departments as appropriate.
• Records all outgoing freight in record book; processes shipment of return orders, damaged parts, and warranty parts; packages materials and weighs packages for shipping.
• Operates a variety of machinery, equipment and tools associated with department activities, which may include a pickup truck, delivery truck, forklift, pallet jack, hand truck, sledgehammer, shovel, broom, mechanic tools, facsimile machine, copy machine, calculator, two-way radio, or telephone.
• Communicates through the proper channels to keep supervisor and other appropriate personnel informed of impending problems or events of unusual nature.
• Follows established procedures for ensuring assigned areas are safe.
• Works collaboratively with administration, principals, secretaries, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Attends work and arrives to work on time.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.
• Performs general/manual tasks as needed, which may include cleaning warehouse areas, sweeping/mopping floors, assembling/disassembling furniture, moving furniture, or lifting/moving heavy materials.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, work orders, mailing forms, delivery tickets, warehouse transfer forms, inventory records, vehicle maintenance reports, or other documents.
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of traffic laws, safety regulations, and other applicable laws, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, database, email, or other programs.
• Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, sending/receiving faxes, or filing documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years of previous experience and/or training involving warehouse operations, inventory control preferred.
• Experience working with a team is preferred.
• Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with Central Office staff, school staff, and persons outside the school district such as vendors.
• Ability to drive delivery truck, van, or other vehicles to transport furniture, supplies, and/or materials.
• Ability to use a variety of machinery and tools to perform essential functions of job.
• Ability to work in adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery vibrations, traffic hazards, or toxic agents.

Compensation:Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.Grade DSalary Scale