Warehouse Assistant at City of Odessa

Job Class: 8671 Department: Purchasing Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor

Summary: Under basic supervision, assists with the delivery and receipt of supplies and materials; issues supplies and materials, assists in loading and unloading freight trucks, and organizes inventory.

Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Issues supplies and materials to City staff; cleans and maintains order in the warehouse, stacks and stores materials in designated areas, performs custodial and janitorial duties, and special assignments as directed.
• Receives materials and supplies for warehouse; reconciles packing list with purchase order, and inspects deliveries for damages; organizes inventory and maintains order in the warehouse.
• Supports the departmental operations with regular and timely attendance.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: High School Diploma or GED required AND one year of customer service experience.

Knowledge of:

• Safety rules and regulations, and safety precautions in a warehouse environment.

Skill in:

• Closely following verbal and written instructions, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

License and certification requirements: A valid Texas State Driver's License is required; forklift operator license is required within 30 days of hire.

Physical demands and working environment: Work is performed in a warehouse work environment; moderate physical demands; frequent lifting, carrying, and moving of materials and equipment.