Miscellaneous Temp - Warehouse Worker (Health Services)

Position Summary

Works under the general supervision of a manager to perform routine manual and physical duties in and around a warehouse or storage facility. Responsibilities include receiving, organizing, storing, inventorying, and delivering supplies and equipment. Operates a forklift and other material-handling equipment to safely load, unload, move, and store products and inventory.

Pay Grade: 41H

Minimum Qualifications

• Six (6) months of related unskilled work experience; AND 
• Graduated from an accredited high school or possess a GED. 
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares orders by processing requests and assembling supplies for distribution.
• Unboxes, organizes, and stores merchandise and supplies in designated warehouse locations.
• Receives and inspects incoming shipments for damaged items, shortages, and undocumented or unordered merchandise.
• Safely operates a forklift and other material-handling equipment to load, unload, move, and store products, supplies, and inventory.
• Maintains the warehouse, tools, forklift, and other equipment in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
• Assists with warehouse inventory counts, stock control, and inventory reconciliations.
• Safely loads and unloads trucks and delivers supplies and equipment to designated locations.
• Maintains accurate records of deliveries in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assists with maintaining records related to warehouse tools and equipment, requisitions, shipping invoices, inventories, purchase orders, and delivered items.
• Follows all applicable safety procedures when operating a forklift and handling warehouse materials.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

KSAs

• Knowledge of basic warehousing, storage, and distribution methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic math skills.
• Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations related to warehouse operations and euipment usage
• Ability to communicate and follow instructions effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment, including vehicles and forklifts.
• Ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other County software applications.

Special Requirements

• Must have a valid TN driver’s license or secure one as of the employment date and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Must be able to work in a warehouse.
• Must have a valid forklift certification.
• Must maintain all required licenses, certifications, and training credentials throughout the duration of employment.

Physical Requirements 

• Must be able to stoop, squat, crawl, and perform other physical duties as needed to investigate locations and animals and to apprehend animals when needed.
• Must be able to lift or pull up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather.
• Must successfully pass a physical assessment.

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that are substantially related to the job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer 

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment. The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees. This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department. The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include appointed positions with the Sheriff’s Office, Division of Corrections, or the Fire Department.