Warehouse Worker

Cobb County Government; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Government is seeking a warehouse associate for the water utility materials management. You will receive, store, and issue materials, verify packing lists, perform data entry, and maintain accurate logs of issued items.

The role requires forklift certification or the ability to obtain it within 90 days, a valid driver's license, and the physical ability to lift up to 100 pounds. Safety and inventory accuracy are essential in daily responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with six months experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Forklift certification required, or obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to exert heavy physical effort: lift 20–50 pounds; may lift up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Fill work orders for parts and supplies from inventory and pull stock to complete orders.
• Review work orders for accuracy and close out completed tasks.
• Process incoming materials and supplies, verify packing lists, and perform basic data entry.
• Shelve, label, and stock inventory; update stocking levels and locations.
• Maintain logs/records of materials checked out or issued and perform periodic inventory counts.
• Maintain warehouse safety and cleanliness and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Physical strength

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Driver's license

Job description

The purpose of this classification is to receive, store, and issue materials, supplies, tools, and equipment for the County's water utility. This position receives, stores, and issues materials, supplies, tools, and equipment for the facility.

• Issues parts, tools, supplies, orders, or other items: fills work orders for parts and supplies from inventory; pulls stock to fill work orders; reviews work orders to ensure accuracy and closes out completed work orders; and maintains logs/records of all materials checked out or issued.
• Processes inventory at receiving; receives materials, equipment, and supplies: verifies shipping and packing lists; performs accurate count of incoming materials; runs receiving report; and performs basic data entry.
• Shelves and stores materials, equipment, and supplies: ensures proper shelving of inventory; updates stocking levels; maintains inventory locations; ensures proper inventory labeling; and maintains related records and documentation.
• Maintains stock; ensures proper shelving of inventory; updates stocking levels; maintains inventory locations; ensures proper inventory labeling; and maintains related records and documentation.
• Conducts physical inventory count: performs inventory test counts, sight inventory, and low stock checks and adjustments; verifies and adjusts inventory records, as needed; and resolves inventory variance reports.
• Maintains safety and cleanliness of warehouse: performs daily inspection of the warehouse and surrounding area for unauthorized entry and potential unsafe working conditions; performs general cleaning and housekeeping tasks; and alerts supervisor to problems and concerns as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required with six months experience that demonstrates the ability to meet the demands of the work 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. Must possess and maintain a valid Forklift certification, or obtain within 90 days of hire.Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as heights or machinery.

EEOC Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.