WAREHOUSE WORKER I

Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources; California (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources is seeking a Warehouse Worker I to perform a full range of journey-level warehouse duties in a county facility. The role includes inspecting shipments, recording receipts in eCAPS, and coordinating loading, packing, and shipping activities.

This position requires basic inventory and procurement experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work with various teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• 12 months of experience in receiving, storing, issuing or inventorying supplies in a warehouse setting.
• 12 months of experience with procurement-related records or warehouse clerical work.
• Specialized office clerical work in procurement activities may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Inspects incoming shipments for accuracy, quantity, and damage; reports discrepancies.
• Uses eCAPS to receive goods electronically and post receipts.
• Loads/unloads trucks and stores items safely using manual or lifting aids.
• Prepares items for mailing or will-call: weigh, label, palletize, secure shipments.
• Participates in physical inventories and records stock levels accurately.
• Interacts with delivery personnel and staff to convey up-to-date information.
• Transports shipments using a light truck and adheres to safety regulations.
• Procures inventory by contacting vendors and arranging shipments to locations.

Skills

Receiving

Inventory control

Material handling

Communication

Education

12 months warehouse experience

Warehouse clerical work

Tools

eCAPS

Job description

California Relay Services Phone: [phone]

Teletype Phone: [phone]

Position/Program Information

EXAM TITLE

WAREHOUSE WORKER I

EXAM NUMBER

R2331P-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 full-range of Journey-level duties in operation of a warehouse.

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

Essential Job Functions

WHAT DO WE DO AS A WAREHOUSE WORKER I?

• 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.
• Procures inventory by contacting vendors, comparing price quotes, arrange for shipment of materials to off-site locations as needed or directed by a supervisor, and following County guidelines when inventory are low or inventory requests are received.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

Option 1: Twelve (12) months of experience in receiving, storing, issuing, shipping, or inventorying supplies, equipment or property in a warehouse setting*, -or-

Option 2: Twelve (12) months of experience in the maintenance of records related to supplies, equipment, or property in a warehouse setting*, -or-

Option 3: Twelve (12) months of experience in specialized office clerical work in connection with procurement activities**.

Special Requirement Information

• A warehouse setting is defined as a store or warehouse, or section of a large storage facility.
• Procurement activities include but are not limited to processing blanket orders and requisitions for a wide variety of supplies or services through researching of vendor catalogs and extensive telephone contacts with operating personnel and vendors in connection with clarifying details of requests, locating supply sources, ascertaining unit costs and other pertinent factors, placing and expediting orders, and resolving minor problems in connection with deliveries of wrong materials, shortages, damaged merchandise, etc.

Withhold Information

No withhold will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing and clearly indicated on the application.

Endorsement Of County Qualifications

If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification within 7 calendar days from the last day of filing (for defined filing periods) or from application submission (for open continuous filing periods). Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements.

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:

• Experience in inventory and procurement
• 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.

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.

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Important Note

After the Evaluation of Training and Experience is completed and scored, our office will review your application to verify you’ve met the requirements as stated in the job posting. Only the names of candidates whose qualifications were verified will be shared with the hiring managers. If it is determined that you do not meet the requirements, you may receive a disqualification notice even after you have achieved a passing score on the exam or been placed on the eligible list.

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:

Exam Number: R2331P-R

California Relay Services Phone: [phone]

Teletype Phone: [phone]

Department Contact Name: Sophie Zhang

Department Contact Phone: [phone]

Department Contact Email: [e-mail]

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