Warehouse Worker I - Purchasing Department

PURCHASING; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Medford School District 549C is seeking a Warehouse Worker I in the Purchasing Department to support inter-district and intra-district deliveries and warehouse tasks. This is a permanent year-round role with immediate start and requires reliable, safety-conscious performance.

The role involves operating a delivery vehicle, packing/unpacking inventory, loading/unloading supplies, and keeping accurate records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience/training.
• Ability to read and follow instructions and safety procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Fluent in English; Spanish preferred; ability to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a delivery vehicle for regular school-related deliveries.
• Warehouse tasks: packing/unpacking inventory, sorting mail, delivering to locations.
• Load/unload supplies and equipment; transport items as required.
• Maintain records of pickups, deliveries, inventories; operate warehouse equipment as needed.

Skills

Language Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Job description

Warehouse Worker I - Purchasing Department

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Job Details

Job ID: 5929506

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 16, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Permanent year round position to begin immediately.

Medford SD 549C Job Description

Our Mission: ALL Own Their Present and Future, ALL Are Known and Challenged, ALL Achieve Their Potential, ALL Options are Open and Hopeful

Job Title: Warehouse Worker I

Supervisor: Manager of Purchasing and Receiving

Classification: Classified

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Days: 260

Summary: Operates a delivery vehicle to pick up and deliver inter-District and intra-District mail, school supplies, equipment, and other materials for all District buildings and related agencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs some or all of the following tasks and additional duties as assigned.

• Operates and maintains a delivery vehicle, making regular deliveries to schools and offices.
• Works in the warehouse packing and unpacking inventory, sorting mail, and delivering to various locations.
• Loads and unloads supplies and equipment.
• Picks up and transports supplies, furniture, specialized technical equipment, books, projectors, mail, school funds, etc., as required.
• Maintains records of pick-ups, deliveries, inventories, etc.
• Operates warehouse equipment as necessary (i.e., forklift, pallet jack, etc.)
• Attends work regularly

Marginal Duties and Responsibilities:

Transports supplies/materials and arranges, as necessary, for district functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Qualifications:An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED); or one to three months of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others. Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Language Skills: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing fluently in English. Preference may be given to applicants fluent in English and Spanish. Ability to effectively present verbal information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, parents, and other school staff.Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability: Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions—ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use e-mail.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to interact appropriately with students, vendors, teachers, and staff.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certificates determined by the District, including valid Oregon driver's license, forklift operator's certification, blood borne pathogen training, and blood spill training.

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must often stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and distance vision.

Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here represent those employees may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Occasionally the employee is required to work in high, precarious places and around moving parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid weather conditions outdoors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) whenever it deems advisable.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Medford School District 549C is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and in accordance with Federal and State legislation, including Title IX, title VIII, ORS 659.150, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, national origin, age, disability,immigration status or citizenship status in employment or educational programs.

Medford School District 549C is an equal opportunity employer and provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility, a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran’s Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application by the closing date. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran’s disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included on the DD Form 214/215.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $20.47 to $26.84 Per Hour

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Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Pamela Thoren , Purchasing Manager
• PURCHASING
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]