WAREHOUSE WORKER AID

Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources; California (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources is seeking a Warehouse Worker Aid to perform routine manual and clerical duties in the warehouse environment. The posting notes no prior training is required and highlights responsibilities from receiving to inventory control.

Applicants may need a California Class C Driver License for certain duties. The role includes physical demands such as heavy lifting and safe handling of hazardous materials and requires clear written and verbal

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory procedures.
• Experience in shipment receiving.
• Experience in stock storage.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming shipments and document discrepancies.
• Receive goods electronically in eCAPS system.
• Load/unload trucks and store items safely.
• Prepare items for mailing, shipping, or will-call.
• Participate in physical inventory and record counts.
• Communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and delivery personnel.
• Transport shipments and dispose of surplus materials following procedures.

Skills

Inventory procedures

Shipping/receiving

Stock storage

Tools

eCAPS

Job description

FILING PERIOD

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Position/Program Information

EXAM TITLE

WAREHOUSE WORKER AID

EXAM NUMBER

R2329P-R

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from everyone

FILING PERIOD

We are accepting applications on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. (PT) to 5:00 p.m. (PT) only. All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on August 26, 2026

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With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California with over 100,000 employees in 39 departments, we provide vital and diverse public services like law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, and cultural activities.

The County has more than 2,100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county with a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

For more information about our amazing benefits, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/

The Team Member We Are Searching For

Performs a combination of routine, manual and supply‑clerical duties.

For more information, please view the classification specification: Warehouse Worker Aid

Essential Job Functions

WHAT DO WE DO AS A WAREHOUSE WORKER AID ?

• Inspects incoming shipments by checking descriptions, amounts, and/or identification numbers of materials received, performing basic mathematical calculations, and visually examining shipping cartons and containers (unbanding and unstacking when necessary) to ensure that shipments are accurate with respect to quantity and kind, and wrong or damaged items are identified and documented prior to receiving shipments into inventory. Any damaged, defective materials or any discrepancies should be reported to supervisor/buyer and the buyer must complete a return materials authorization; the materials will not be included in inventory.
• Utilizes a computer to receive goods electronically by entering receipts and goods received into eCAPS (Electronic Countywide Accounting and Purchasing System).
• Loads/unloads trucks and move items in their storage locations by considering their size, shape, weight, quantity, type, stock number, and/or other storage factors (e.g., requirements for safe storage of hazardous materials) either manually or using lifting aids (e.g., material handling equipment) in order to ensure safe and efficient storage and retrieval of inventory.
• Prepares items for mailing, shipping, or will‑call by picking, packaging, weighing, labeling, palletizing, properly securing shipments, etc. using shrink wrapping, marking pens, and box cutters, bungees or strap ties in order to fill requisition requests as requisitions are received.
• Participates in physical inventory procedures by accurately counting stocks, records/tags property assigned to County departments for the Auditor/Controller, performing basic mathematical calculations, and recording information of inventory levels on hardcopy forms in order to obtain accurate information on inventory levels according to a routine schedule or as directed by a supervisor.
• Interacts with representatives of outside agencies (e.g., delivery personnel), coworkers, and supervisors verbally (either in person or on the phone) and in writing (e.g., e‑mail) in order to convey complete, accurate, and up‑to‑date information whenever approached or as directed by a supervisor.
• Transports shipments and/or salvage or surplus materials by operating a light truck (e.g., pickup, bobtail, flatbed, or cargo van) according to established County procedures and in full compliance with motor vehicles code requirements in order to deliver requisitioned materials, files and documents, retrieve needed stock, or dispose of discarded materials.

Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED

No training or experience is required to apply for this position.

License

A valid California Class C Driver License may be required to perform the job‑related essential functions of some positions in this class.

Physical Expectations

4-Arduous. : This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.

Desirable Requirement Information

Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked. We do not accept password‑protected documents. Please ensure documents are unlocked before attaching them to your application or sending them to the exam analyst.

Additional Information

OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS

This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Training and Experience and Supplemental Questionnaire, weighted 100%, assessing:

• Experience in inventory procedures
• Experience in shipment receiving
• Experience in stock storage

Applicants must meet the Requirement(s) and receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.

Test Preparation

We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

Various information can be found on our website at https://lacounty.attract.neogov.com/la-county-online-assessments-prep-series . The section dedicated to test preparation is "Additional Study Materials."

Eligibility And Vacancy Information

The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation. The resulting eligible list will be used to fill vacancies countywide.

PASSING THIS EXAMINATION AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST DOES NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT

Applicants may test and post, but it does not guarantee employment.

Application And Filing Information

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

Notes

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re‑scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

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It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Training and Experience assessment scores cannot be given over the telephone.

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to govermentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Social Security Number

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

DO YOU HAVE A COMPUTER AND INTERNET?

If you do not, computers are available at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

User Id Password

We want you to have your own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's account may erase an applicant's original application record.

Anti‑Racism, Diversity, And Inclusion (ARDI)

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti‑racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

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If you have questions regarding this job bulletin, please contact us using the following information

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Department Contact Name: Sophie Zhang

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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non‑discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/ .

Testing Accommodations For Applicants

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing‑impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/ .

Fair Chance

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov .

Veteran’s Credit

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf

Revised September 2025