WAREHOUSE WORKER DEFINITION: Receives general supervision from the Warehouse Supervisor to perform a variety of work in a central warehousing operation, including unloading, receiving, checking, storing, and distributing equipment, supplies, and materials; perform specialized procedures for textbook and food supplies; deliver supplies to District sites; and perform related duties as assigned. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Unload, check and put away incoming stock operating a forklift when necessary. Restock shelves and mark stock with catalog numbers. Take inventory and tag stock. Fill requisitions; load trucks. Perform simple clerical work. Process incoming requisitions. Fill food orders on a regular or emergency basis. Drive a truck and deliver supplies to various receiving points throughout the District. Keep the warehouse and food warehouse area clean and orderly. Receive textbooks and check against textbook order list; note discrepancies in shipments and refer to Director of Purchasing for correction. Maintain records of textbooks received and delivered. Deliver textbooks to schools and other District locations in a timely manner. Take regular inventory of government surplus food. Write daily pickup tags for frozen food orders delivered to schools. Record and keep up-to-date incoming food supply files. Ensure food supplies delivered on correct dates. Keep records on all cafeteria ticket orders. Maintain regular and prompt attendance in the work place. OTHER DUTIES: Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE OF: ·Warehouse procedures including methods for receiving, storing, and distributing supplies. ·General clerical methods. ·Oral and written communication skills. ABILITY TO: .Learn specialized warehousing procedures pertaining to food storage, textbooks, and other areas. ·Keep accurate and current records of stock transactions. ·Move and lift heavy objects. ·Operate and care for trucks and warehousing equipment. ·Read and write at the level required for successful performance on the job. ·Understand and carry out written and oral instructions. ·Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others. ·Physical capability sufficient to perform job tasks. ·Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. ·Carry out oral and written directions; write and speak at a level sufficient to fulfill the duties to be performed for the position described. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to two years of experience in inventory or warehouse related work. LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE Possession of a valid California driver's license is required. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Indoor work environment. Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors. As required must wear protective devices such as earplugs, dust mask, coveralls, gloves, safety boots and safety glasses. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Employee in this position must have/be able to: ·Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of trade tools. ·Walk and/or stand for extended periods of time. ·See to perform assigned duties. ·Lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs at waist height for short distances. ·Occasionally lift and/or carry up to 60 lbs at waist height for short distances. ·Lift up to 40 lbs at shoulder height. ·Occasionally lift up to 60 lbs at shoulder height. ·Push/pull up to 200 lbs for short distances. ·Occasionally push/pull up to 350 lbs. for short distances. ·Bend at the waist, kneel and stoop. ·Frequently grasp, reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. ·See, hear and speak with/without assistive devices sufficient to communicate effectively with others.