Warehouse Operator 2 - WSP

WAREHOUSE OPERATOR 2

Employee & Business Support Services Administration

• Business Services

Washington State Penitentiary

• Walla Walla, 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 Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, WA. This is for a full-time, permanent position.

The Washington State Penitentiary (WSP) is comprised of 4 Close Custody Units, 3 Special Housing Units, 2 Intensive Management Units, 2 Medium Units, 3 Minimum Housing Units and a Hospital. In all, WSP houses approximately 2,500 incarcerated individuals and employs approximately 1,100 staff.

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:

Supervision and Training of Incarcerated Individuals

• Observe/Supervise incarcerated individuals operating and maintaining equipment/machinery.

• Document and provide feedback on incarcerated individual job performance and behavior.

• Maintain security and discipline over incarcerated individual workers.

• Account for incarcerated individual workers.

• Execute and maintain tool control processes.

• Maintain key control

• Maintain accurate timekeeping for incarcerated individuals.

Warehousing

• Perform warehousing duties in the WSP Main Warehouse under the direction of the Warehouse Manager.

• When receiving shipments, inspects condition, accuracy and type against order/shipping documents and documents receipt to support vendor payment or credit.

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

• Supervises, trains, and evaluates incarcerated individual workers.

Inventory Management

• Responsible for the accuracy of the consumable inventory tracking system.

• Record and verify goods received and issued in consumable inventory tracking system.

Other Duties Assigned

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.

• One year of clerical or technical experience in retail clerking, warehousing, stock keeping, shipping and receiving.

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

• Basic computer skills.

• Physical ability to do the required work (i.e. lift up to 50 lbs or more with assistance, lift up to 25 lbs unassisted, sit or stand for long periods of time).

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.

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.