Store House Clerk - - Washington

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As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

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Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Employee to perform storeroom activities such as tracking and maintaining inventory, shipping, receiving, disbursements and identification of parts and supplies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain a neat and orderly work area. Must be able to enter information into the SAP, EWM inventory Systems
• Monitor and create reservations from walk-in customers
• Perform all clerical functions related to the performance of these duties
• Perform duties as assigned
• Capable of multitasking and meeting deadlines as assigned
• Handle logging and reporting of all disbursements received through material control, answer phones, create and maintain files

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Possess valid driver’s license in order to pick up and deliver parts and supplies
• Qualify for a CMV(Commercial Motor Vehicle) Endorsement within 30 days of hire
• Obtain DOT Hazmat certification and Environmental Training certification 
• Pass the forklift driver certification
• Operate material handling equipment 
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs
• Conform to The Code of Ethics and Standards for Behavior

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preference of two years of storeroom experience

TRAINING INFORMATION:

• Training will be required between the hours of 7:00am and 3:00pm, Monday-Friday, with Saturday and Sunday as relief days, for the first 30 days

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILL:

• Exhibit good communication and interpersonal skills

The hourly rate is $25.54-$34.05 (with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment). Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan; life insurance; paid time off; reimbursement of education; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement. Learn more about our benefits offerings  here.

Requisition ID: 161376
Posting Location(s): District of Columbia; Maryland; Virginia
Job Family/Function: Supply Chain & Logistics 
Relocation Offered: No 
Travel Requirements: 0 - 5%  You power our progress through your performance.

 

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. 

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen. 

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses. 

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.