Water/Wastewater Warehouse Operator

City-of-Kingsport,-T; Green Acres (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kingsport Utilities Department is seeking a Warehouse Inventory Clerk to maintain inventory for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. You will order, stock, track, and distribute materials, perform physical counts, and coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery.

Responsibilities include managing fixed assets, operating a forklift, and assisting with quotes for equipment. A high school diploma or GED and forklift certification within 30 days are required.

Qualifications

• Two years full-time experience in warehousing or stores activities.
• Experience with inventory software or computerized purchasing systems.
• Must obtain forklift certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Orders, stocks, assigns stock numbers, and performs annual inventory counts.
• Maintains stock levels and verifies counts against invoices and POs.
• Coordinates with vendors for non-stock items and delivery times.
• Operates forklift for loading, delivery, and movement of materials.
• Mentors new employees and assists with safety training.

Skills

Inventory management

Vendor coordination

Forklift operation

Physical counting

Recordkeeping

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer terminal

Calculator

Copier

Telephone

Job description

Performs a variety of tasks in the operations for the Utilities Department warehouse, ensuring sufficient supply of inventory for efficient operation of the utility systems (drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater).

The City of Kingsport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations.

• Orders, stocks, assigns stock numbers, distributes, and performs an annual physical inventory count of all items necessary for the operation of the Utility Systems;
• Establishes policies and procedures for inventory control;
• Maintains and controls stock levels of warehouse materials by performing physical count of all received items to verify accuracy of count, invoice, and purchase order;
• Determines availability of non-stock items, price and estimated delivery time from vendors, forwards information to Purchasing for selection of vendor and places order for item;
• Inspects warehouse, storeroom, and stock yard for cleanliness and orderliness;
• Processes daily use of inventory items for restocking purposes;
• Requests, receives and allocates inventory items / materials to be ordered through computerized Purchasing/Inventory program;
• Manages scheduling of deliveries to the warehouse, or to individual job sites, picks up non-stock items from vendors who do not provide delivery services and delivers items to job site, as needed;
• Coordinate with foremen to order and receive materials for special in-house projects;
• Manages fixed assets: tracking, numbering, and documentation of items with a value between $1,000 and $5,000;
• Coordinates with Engineering Division to implement the City’s Materials Agreement process;
• Operates forklift for delivery, loading, & moving of materials;
• Assists in the research, recommendation, and preparation of quotes for special equipment;
• Reviews project material submittals.
• Attend training as needed to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, as well as maintain required certifications;
• Assist in emergency operations as needed;
• Mentor new employees;
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of available sources and vendors for supplies, equipment and materials;
• Knowledge of the principles/techniques of inventory management and computerized inventory systems;
• Knowledge of basic accounting practices and basic arithmetic calculations;
• Knowledge of a wide variety of tools, parts, materials, and supplies used in the maintenance of utility systems;
• Ability to determine the quality of goods against prescribed specifications;
• Ability to keep stores activity, inventory records and to prepare periodic reports;
• Skill in the use of a variety of office machines including calculator, computer terminal, copier, and telephone;
• Skill in the application of appropriate lifting and transporting techniques;
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other city department personnel, and outside vendors.

• Completion of high school or GED with two years full-time experience in water/sewer systems;
• Considerable experience in warehousing, stores, and stores records activities;
• Must obtain forklift operation certification within 30 days of hire.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.