Water Operations Inventory Specialist (Night Shifts)

Worcesterchamber; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Worcester is hiring an Assistant Storekeeper for the Water Operations Division in the Department of Public Works. The role involves processing purchase requisitions, creating purchase orders, receiving and storing water supplies, and maintaining inventory in a fast-paced office and field environment.

Work includes clerical duties, data entry in the work order system, coordinating with field crews by radio, and occasionally picking up parts from vendors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with basic arithmetic calculations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Computer proficiency including with Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain records, files, daily activity reports, work orders, charge memos and service returns.
• Answer telephone and respond to customer inquiries and complaints.
• Communicate via radio with field crews to provide job-related information.
• Enter, edit and update data in computerized work order system.
• Complete inventory counts on stock items in the water operations division.
• Manage the receipt, storage and distribution of water supplies and materials.
• Ensure all supplies match purchase orders and keep a record of all items.
• Perform manual and clerical duties in the office.
• Occasionally pick up parts or supplies from a vendor or supplier and bring to a job site.

Skills

Customer service

Written comms

Verbal comms

Arithmetic

Data entry

Inventory management

Stock records

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

The City of Worcester is hiring an Assistant Storekeeper for the Water Operations Division in the Department of Public Works. The role involves processing purchase requisitions, creating purchase orders, receiving and storing water supplies, and maintaining inventory in a fast-paced office and field environment.

Work includes clerical duties, data entry in the work order system, coordinating with field crews by radio, and occasionally picking up parts from vendors.