Storekeeper

Description

Under direct supervision of the Utilities Warehouse Manager and in compliance with established warehouse policiees and procedures, the Storekeeper shall perform a variety of duties in support of the day-to-day operations of the City's Utilities Warehouse.

The Storekeeper may receive general direction from the Senior Storekeeper and shall ensure that all processes related to the issuance, return, and acceptance of all inventory, non-stock items, tools and supplies maintained at the Utilities Warehouse are handled efficiently and in accordance with policy and best practices.

Examples of Duties

Inventory Control:

1.Processes incoming inventory and non-stock items by inspecting the quality/condition of items, comparing count/measure of items to purchase order, packing listings, and specifications, and noting and reporting any discrepancies to supervisor.

2.Issues materials to various City departments and work crews, and outside contractors and businesses.

3.Prepares proper documentation to assure accountability for material.

4.Assists in the annual physical inventory count.

5.Performs spot inventory checks as assigned during the year.

6.Applies efficient storage methods including allocation of proper bins or other storage spaces and security of stock.

7.Manually lifts and unloads a variety of items (up to 70 pounds), climbs ladders (up to 12 feet), and walks throughout warehouse (18,800 square feet) to complete a variety of inventory control tasks daily.

8.Operates forklift to move items from one location to another.

Surplus and Scrap Material:

1.Assists in the storage, loading and weighing of surplus scrap metal.

Housekeeping, Safety and Security:

1.Assists in maintaining a neat and orderly appearance both inside the warehouse and in the outside storage areas for proper inventory control and safety reasons using brooms, mops and leaf blowers.

2.Observes all warehouse safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action based on guidelines.

3.Uses all equipment and materials properly in daily work.

Customer Service and Quality Management:

1.Responds promptly to customer needs.

2.Responds to requests for service and assistance.

3.Timely meets commitments.

4.Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

5.Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in daily work.

Vehicles:

1.Assists in maintaining vehicles, to include cleaning and fueling of vehicles.

Emergencies/On-Call:

1.Must be available during emergency situations and be available for regular on-call rotation as required.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school graduate or GED required.

Must have knowledge of storekeeping methods and procedures, and knowledge of records used in the receiving, storing, inspecting and issuing of diversified goods.

Must have at least one year of general warehouse, stockroom, material handling, receiving, inventory control or electrical warehouse experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

Must have, or be able to obtain, forklift certification within six months of hire.

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

10-Key None

Accounting None

Alphanumeric Data Entry Basic

Contact Management None

Database Basic

Enterprise Resource Planning None

Human Resources Systems None

Payroll Systems None

Presentation/PowerPoint None

Programming Languages None

Spreadsheet Basic

Word Processing/Typing Basic

Residency Requirement:

In order to serve various departments with necessary inventory items during emergency situations, the employee must reside within one hour of the assigned work facility located at: Ocala Utility Services Warehouse, 1805 NE 30th Avenue, Building 700, Ocala, Florida 34470.

Supplemental Information

RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNDS, PROPERTY and EQUIPMENT Annual Budget: $n/a

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position will directly supervise 0 employees.

This position may indirectly supervise 0 employees.

If applicable, supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING MODERATELY REPETITIVE. Activities with slight variation using a definite set of processes or directions with some degree of supervision.

PLANNING

With regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner and/or sequence of performance of own work.

LIMITED RESPONSIBILITY

DECISION MAKING

Performs work operations which permit opportunity for decision-making of minor importance. FREQUENTLY;

Performs work operations which permit opportunity for decision-making of major importance. N/A

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers. Ability to perform these mathematical skills using money and other forms of measurement.

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Ability to use common sense understanding in order to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few known variables in situations of a routine nature.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under immediate supervision, performs GENERAL ASSIGNMENTS of work with PERIODIC CHECK of performance by supervisor.

MENTAL DEMAND

MODERATE; Operations requiring almost continuous attention, but work is sufficiently repetitive that a habit cycle is formed; intermittent directed thinking to determine or select materials, equipment or operations.

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTER

Regular use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software, road and production machines and equipment, etc.)

ACCURACY

Probable errors of internal scope readily detected in normal course of work by standard check or routine crosscheck within a single department or office. Errors resulting from inaccuracy would create Minor confusion, delay or expense to correct.

PUBLIC CONTACT

Regular contacts with patrons, either within the office or in the field. May also involve occasional self-initiated contacts to patrons. Lack of tack and judgment may result in a limited type of problem for the organization.

EMPLOYEE CONTACT

Contacts occasionally with others beyond immediate associates, but generally of a routine nature. May obtain, present or discuss data, but only as it pertains to an immediate and specific assignment.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE SKILLS

Basic computer skills required.

Must have basic data entry skills as applied to inventory practices.

OTHER SKILLS

Must have the ability to visually inspect and accurately determine the quantity and quality of goods received in relation to prescribed specifications and purchase orders.

Must be able to operate various types of motorized material handling equipment (i.e. forklift).

Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.

Must have the ability to read and write.

Must be able to communicate clearly and courtesously to customers both in person and by phone.

Must have the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Must have the ability to add, subtract, and prepare inventory tabulations onto various inventory forms to maintain inventory statistics.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

While performing the functions of this job, the employee may be required to:

Stand Continuously

Walk Continuously

Sit Occasionally

Use hands to handle or feel Continuously

Reach with hands and arms Continuously

Climb or balance Frequently

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Continuously

Talk or hear Continuously

Taste or smell Never

WEIGHT LIFT REQUIREMENTS

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move:

Up to 50 pounds

VISION REQUIREMENT

Specific vision abilities required by this job may include:

Ability to adjust focus (work duties that require the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus at various distances or focal lengths).

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work near moving mechanical parts (spinning shafts, engines, lifts, etc.) Occasionally

Work in high, precarious places (tall structures, bucket lifts, extension ladders, etc.) Occasionally

Fumes or airborne particles (painting, sanding, solvents, flying lint or dust particles, etc.) Regularly

Toxic or caustic chemicals (including potential for chemical spills, etc.) Occasionally

Outdoor weather conditions (exposure to outdoor heat, cold or inclement weather) Regularly

Wet or humid conditions (not weather-related, such as greenhouse, carwash, etc.) Regularly

Extreme cold (not weather-related, such as freezer, cold storage, etc.) Never

Extreme heat not weather-related, such as furnace, kitchen, ovens, etc. where temp is regularly above 100 degrees F) Never

Risk of electrical shock (live electrical wires, equipment that retains power after shutoff) Never

Work with explosives (TNT, dynamite, nitroglycerine or other related explosives) Never

Risk of radiation (x-ray equipment, nuclear radiation, electromagnetic radiation, etc.) Never

Vibration (jack hammer, soil compactor, equipment that creates high vibration, etc.) Occasionally

The noise level in the work environment is usually Loud (metal can manufacturing department, large equipment, etc.)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).