Stockroom Attendant

About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges¿North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College¿and five specialty training centers, which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington. We are leaders in change and innovation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the passionate work of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as we work against systemic racism. Additionally, you will gain the rewarding experience of contributing to the success of an open-access learning institution that prepares students for life and work, fostering a diverse, engaged and dynamic community.

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy a competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice including, committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

Position Summary

Position open until filled / First Review of materials will begin: 7/11/2024

Salary range for this position is: $42,540/yr. - $50,076/yr. (depending on experience)

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Under the supervision of the Associate Dean, the Stockroom Attendant of the Wood Technology Center is responsible for receiving and issuing freight, maintaining inventory, and purchasing records, and for leading student workers in shipping, receiving, and purchasing functions. Interacts with college staff, vendors, and carriers. Regularly assigns, instructs and checks the work of others in the operation of a stockroom or have complete responsibility for offsite or mini stockroom operation under the supervision of department head, receives, issues, stores and inventories supplies in an organization stockroom in accordance with established policies and objectives. Plans and organizes work, determines the methods which will be used to complete work and assist in determining priorities and deadlines.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will enjoy competitive compensation as well as all the benefits as a Washington State employee. To learn more about our excellent benefits offerings please see our benefits overview here: Seattle Colleges Employment Benefits

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by WFSE.

Application Requirements:

• Attach current resume

• Attach cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job

• Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

Notice to Applicants:

Please note that Seattle Colleges is working under hybrid remote and on-site operations, and holding interviews virtually using video conference or teleconference options. As such, if you are selected for interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

What you will be working on:

• Reports to and provides input to Department Head on all matters of toolroom operations.

• Works with WTC faculty and staff to prepare material and equipment orders for WTC programs.

• Assists faculty and staff in delivering and storing material and equipment for WTC programs.

• Assists students and faculty by issuing supplies from the stockroom.

• Provides input to supervisor regarding direct reports¿ performance for their evaluations.

• Maintains manual or automated inventory control of supplies, materials, and equipment, ensures proper inventory tags as outlined in state procedures, maintains records of equipment.

• Monitors movement of stock and supplies, obtains estimates of future needs from users, prepares, and submits purchase orders and requisitions.

• Tracking of departmental capital equipment, receiving, and delivery within all divisions and providing excellent customer to employees and students.

• Check all invoices, packing slips and purchase orders for accuracy and completeness.

• Develops stocking plans and rearranges stock to accommodate inventory movement, uses appropriate materials handling equipment to move stock and equipment.

• Instructs users and stockroom personnel on cleaning and minor repair of used stock and equipment.

• Prepares and prices inventory list for stockroom, expedites special orders from central stores and outside vendors.

• Maintains stockroom and performs custodial duties in assigned areas.

• Maintains the forklifts in safe working condition and performs daily safety inspection.

• Cleans and makes and/or manages repairs on equipment in the stockroom and in the instructional labs.

• Oversee Motor pool maintenance.

• Maintains compliance with state and institution policies regarding receipt, issuance and inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment; assists in maintenance of equipment records; notifies supervisor when necessary to reorder inventory.

• May mix flammable, toxic, corrosive and/or explosive chemicals and handle laboratory equipment under technical direction.

• May dispose of surplus materials;

What you bring as a candidate: (Any Equivalent Combination of Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience)

• Demonstrated certification (or ability to gain certification) and ability to use forklift, pallet jack, hand truck and flatbed cart to unload, deliver and transport freight and packages.

• Demonstrated knowledge of woodworking tools and their safety requirements.

• Demonstrated commitment toward excellent customer satisfaction and continuous quality improvement.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Demonstrated ability to make the best use of available time and resources.

• Demonstrated ability to work safely and promote a safe work environment.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Demonstrated knowledge of basic computer skills with the ability to use email, word processing, and spreadsheet applications

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform range of physical motions, exerting up to 25 pounds; lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.

Disability Accommodation

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate office equipment

• Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials

• Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person

Notice of Non-discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of ¿bullying¿ behaviors, including ¿cyber bullying¿.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the college¿s Director of Legal Compliance:

1500 Harvard Avenue Seattle, WA 98122-3803

(206) 934-3873

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.