WAREHOUSE WORKER AID

County of Los Angeles; California (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles is seeking a Warehouse Worker Aid to perform routine manual and clerical tasks in support of county operations. The role involves receiving shipments, initiating inventory checks, and assisting with packing and loading.

No prior training or experience is required for this position. A California Driver License may be required for some duties. The exam process will determine eligibility for the countywide list.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspects incoming shipments, validates quantities and IDs, notes discrepancies and reports to supervisor.
• Receives goods electronically using eCAPS system.
• Loads/unloads, moves items safely using manual methods or handling equipment.

Job description

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Any

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.

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