Warehouse Manager (Wo4)

Warehouse Manager (Warehouse Operator 4)

Full Time | Permanent

Location: Olympic Corrections Center | Forks, WA

Salary Range: $4,976 - $5,771 Monthly

This position is represented by the Teamsters 117 bargaining unit.

Telework is not available for this position. The Warehouse Operator 4 must work in-facility daily.

The Olympic Correction Center, within the Washington State Department of Corrections, is searching for their next Warehouse Manager (Warehouse Operator 4)! The goal of the Warehouse Manager is to ensure the procurement and oversight of supplies and resources provided to incarcerated individuals and staff by providing the right product, service or solution when and where they need it.

As the Warehouse Manager, you will provide coaching and mentoring to staff to further develop their knowledge, skills, and abilities to reach their goals, in addition to providing direct supervision to the other Warehouse Operators. The candidate of choice must be ready to assume responsibility of purchasing supplies, handling instruments in secured locations, and ensuring the inventory counts and organization of supplies is maintained according to policy.

Some tasks you may perform often include providing a safe and clean area to train, mentor and support staff members, providing growth opportunities when available, providing excellent customer service, being responsive, accurate, and timely with supply distributions and supervising, training and evaluating incarcerated works according to Department policies.

We are excited about the opportunity to add a positive team leader, with great communication skills and a willingness to learn, to the OCC warehouse team. If this is you, we encourage you to apply!

A completed application packet will include:

• A detailed resume

• A cover letter regarding your interest for this position with our agency

• Three professional references

We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.

As a Warehouse Operator 4, some of your duties will include:

• Warehouse Management which could look like:

• Assuming responsibility for the efficient management of the facility warehouse to ensure a safe and clean work environment

• The planning and assignment of work using independent judgment to meet the needs of the facility

• Verifying completeness, accuracy and proper authorization for the work produced by staff supervised

• Providing customer service to OCC staff by answering inquiries and assisting with problems regarding receipt of goods ordered and/or items needed

• Ensuring all staff and incarcerated workers receive annual safety training and ensure that warehouse equipment is operated in a safe manner

• Inventory Management to include:

• Responsible for the accuracy of the inventory tracking system (CIS)

• Establishes and maintains optimum stock levels using best practices (Just in Time, ABC Inventory Analysis and usage history)

• Maintain accountability for supplies received in warehouse

• Staff Development and Supervision

• Other duties as assigned

What we need (required qualifications):

• High school graduation or GED Certificate

• Two years progressive clerical and technical experience in a commissary or warehousing operation

• Physical ability to do work required of the position

• Must possess a current valid driver's license

• Basic working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office business applications

What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications): 

• Four years progressive clerical and technical experience in a commissary or warehousing operation

• One year supervisory or lead worker responsibility

• Experience training others

Vision:  Working together for safer communities.

Mission:  Improving public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Commitment:  To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies.   If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.

Please note:  Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.

• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire.  Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.

• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.

• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.

• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.

• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire.  When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.

• Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Telework Details

This position may be allocated for telework. Work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time.  Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite.  Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a "drop in" area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.

What We Offer:

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation.   Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)

• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year

• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month

• 12 paid holidays a year

• Generous retirement plan

• Flex Spending Accounts

• Dependent Care Assistance

• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email mackenzie.conley@doc1.wa.gov or call us at 509-630-9160. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.