ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Works under general supervision of assigned supervisor to order, store, and issue parts, materials, supplies, tools, and equipment requiring a working knowledge of types of materials stored. Collaborates with supervisors to ensure timely planning of infrastructure improvement and heavy maintenance projects through scheduled allocation of material, supplies, equipment, tools and other resources needed by work crews. Forecasts material, supplies, and equipment needed in advance for projects. Ensures optimal inventory of important material and supplies by researching and resolving discrepancies, recommending remedial actions to manage inventory levels, and disbursement of inventory. Examines incoming stock for defects and to verify conformance to specifications. Returns defective parts or supplies to vendors as needed and documents information in system in accordance with policies and procedures. Initiates reconciliation of stock and ensure product adjustments are properly applied. Identifies, locates, obtains and arranges for delivery of requested material and supplies. Receives, sorts, logs, and distributes all incoming material and supplies. Monitors and updates stock item forecasts, minimum and maximum stock levels for commonly used material and supplies. Coordinates with vendors to ensure timely arrival of material. Maintains, updates, and audits inventory control and work order databases. Reconciles database through ensuring purchases are accurately reflected. Makes adjustments to inventory control and work order databases by adjusting inventory control parameters, adding, changing, and removing stock item data. Generates reports for inventory reconciliation, budget planning, preventive maintenance schedules.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

1.      Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

2.      May act as lead by training or directing the work of those who perform routine aspects of job.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Carries, pushes, rolls or uses material handling equipment to move materials. Requires physical activities such as climbing, bending, stooping, pulling, and pushing. Occasionally required to lift 75 lbs., frequently required to lift 35-50 lbs. Requires ability to operate light truck to pick up and deliver materials. Sufficient vision is needed to obtain information from labels, forms, catalogs, computer printouts, etc. Uses standard office equipment including personal computer.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Majority of work is performed in a storeroom environment that may or may not be climate-controlled with some outdoor work required to deliver and pick-up materials. Frequently exposed to dust and may be exposed to solvents, oils, fuels, pesticides, etc. when stocked in storeroom. May be exposed to various environmental conditions such as heat, cold, noise, and exposure to some industrial chemicals.