Hybrid Storekeeper bei City of Carson, CA

About the Department

The City of Carson is now accepting applications for the position of Storekeeper.

Desirable Qualifications
The ideal candidate for the Storekeeper position is a reliable, safety-first, and detail-oriented individual who takes pride in maintaining an organized and efficient inventory system. They bring a strong understanding of warehousing practices and demonstrate working knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. Possessing a forklift certification is a plus.

Position Duties

1. Issues parts and equipment from parts room, recording part description, number, and price on repair order.
2. Maintains daily inventory of oil, parts and equipment used.
3. Contacts vendors for stock orders.
4. Uses parts manuals in files, and old repair orders to find seldom used or obsolete parts, and calls vendors for price and availability.
5. Signs for incoming stock, tagging and stocking said stock on shelves.
6. Takes and picks up city vehicles to and from vendors, vehicles that are in need of repair, tire changing, front end alignment, etc.
7. Takes damaged city vehicles to vendors for damage repair estimates.
8. Performs daily maintenance of stock room.
9. Performs daily parts vehicle check.
10. Determines with storekeeper rush pick-ups.
11. Determines with mechanics what parts of supplies are needed.
12. Participates in yearly inventory, checking all stock, making sure it's tagged, priced correctly, in correct location (shelf), and indexed on inventory card.
13. Maintains inventory records and files.
14. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Principles and practices of storekeeping, inventory control and record keeping systems.
• Office supplies, materials, tools and equipment employed in municipal operations.
• Safety and safe work practices.
• Hazardous materials handling, storage and disposal.

• Maintain accurate and current records of stock levels and transactions.
• Use a variety of reference information including  cataloges and indexes.
• Perform arithmetic computations.
• Follow warehouse procedures.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Meet approved minimal physical and medical standards.
• Demonstrate physical endurance, agility, and strength necessary to perform manual labor.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
   

Other Qualifications

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Positions in this class normally:

• Require vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.
• Require the mobility to stand, stoop, reach and bend.
• Require mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects.
• Require the ability to stand for long periods.
• Perform work which involves the frequent lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects which may approximate 50 pounds and may occasionally weigh up to 100 pounds.
• Is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• May be required to use personal vehicle in the course of employment.

• Supplemental Questionnaire, no weight 
• Written Exam, weighted 100%

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to adjust, modify, delete and/or change the above exam types and/or weights.   Supplemental questionnaires are used to evaluate applicant’s indicated abilities with the ideal candidate profile. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to invite those amongst the highest scoring to the next phase of the recruitment. 

Appointment:  

Any offer of employment, or acceptance of an employment offer, is contingent upon passing live scan, background check and other required tests. All new employees are required to take a loyalty oath.

Other Information:  

The City of Carson is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe in the strength that comes from different perspectives and experiences, and we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the vibrant diversity of our community. This commitment is embraced at all levels of our organization, from our management staff to our policymakers. We partner with our staff and community organizations to ensure our policies and practices remain transparent and equitable. As part of this commitment, we regularly publish updated demographic information on our workforce, including data on diversity and pay equity by race and gender.
  
In accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Carson will consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history. Applicants are not required to disclose their criminal history or undergo a background check until receiving a conditional job offer. If any concerns arise from a background check, and the conviction is directly related to the role, applicants will have the opportunity to provide context, present mitigating evidence, or dispute the report's accuracy. For more information about the Fair Chance Act, please visit https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act. 

The City of Carson intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you need a special accommodation during the recruitment process or would like this information in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources at (310) 952-1736.