Warehouse Operator 2 - OCC

Warehouse Operator 2

Employee & Business Support Services Administration

• Business Services

Olympic Corrections Center

• Forks, WA

Full Time

• Permanent

The Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Warehouse Operator 2 located at the Olympic Corrections Center in Forks, WA. This is for a full-time, permanent position.

Olympic Corrections Center (OCC) is a 381-bed male facility located near the Hoh Rainforest. This facility houses minimum security incarcerated individuals and offers treatment, work, and vocational programs to help ready incarcerated individuals to transition back into the community. OCC also has outside work crews to serve the community as well as fire crews that work alongside Department of Natural Resource employees.

Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State DOC professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.

Application Process:

To begin the online application process:

• Click the green 'APPLY" button on the job posting and sign in or create an account.

• Complete your application.

• Please be sure to attach the following to your application:

• A cover letter outlining your qualifications;

• A detailed chronological resume; and

• At least three (3) professional references

• A professional reference is 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.

• Click "Accept & Submit" to submit your application.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Warehousing

• Perform warehousing duties in the OCC Warehouse under the direction of the Warehouse Operator 4 or Local Business Manager.

• Effectively manage inventories to include identifying and maintaining reorder points, stock rotation and inventory levels.

• Execute and maintain tool control processes.

• Maintain key control.

• Monitors assigned email/mailbox(es)

• Received shipments

• Collaborates with Correctional Industries

• Delivers or hands out store orders to incarcerated individuals.

• Maintains organized record of receipts.

• Maintain security and discipline of incarcerated individual workers in accordance with DOC Policy.

Supervise Incarcerated Individuals

• Supervises, trains and evaluates incarcerated individual workers according to Department policies and provided training (CORE, PREA, In-Service).

• Account for Incarcerated Individuals.

• Document and provide feedback on Incarcerated Individual job performance and behavior.

• Maintain accurate timekeeping for Incarcerated Individuals.

Other Duties Assigned

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Physical ability to do the required work.

• Valid driver's license required and must be maintained for employment.

• Basic computer experience and Microsoft Office literacy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle

• One year clerical or technical experience in retail checking. Warehousing, stock keeping, shipping, or receiving and operation of material handling equipment.

• Intermediate computer experience and Microsoft Office literacy.

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.

• This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.

The DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.

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 DOCHREBSSRHRSupport@doc1.wa.gov or call us at (360) 515-8622. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.