WAREHOUSE WORKER II (1513)

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Rev 2/2/90

Ret & Rev 10/91

Rev 4/92

City of San José

WAREHOUSE WORKER II (1513)

CLASS PURPOSE

Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in a lead capacity directing the activities of Warehouse Worker Is in the receipt, warehousing, issuing and inventoring in the operation of a warehouse. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESULTS (Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)

Responsible for and leads others in warehousing functions such as shipping and receiving, solves difficult problems such as tracing purchase documents or partial shipments.
Leads others in unpacking, sorting and warehousing items systematically, maintains work areas in an orderly and safe manner.
Issues general stock or specialized supply items, maintains inventories, orders a variety of commodities, or specialized equipment.
May determine material requirements from general item descriptions or from blueprints or specifications, may contact vendors to determine availability of parts and equipment.
Leads others in or takes inventories, posts stock received and issued where appropriate and completes, stores requisitions or similar documents.
Leads and arranges material for City auctions, and cataloging items and prices.
Leads or performs the delivery of stock items, mail and office furniture to various locations.
Serves in a lead capacity in a warehousing facility.
Operates a two-ton delivery truck and other vehicles, electric and gas powered fork-lifts, electric order picking lift and other warehousing equipment.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the second level of the warehouse class and leads Warehouse Worker Is or clerical staff. It differs from the next higher class of Sr. Warehouse Worker in that incumbents of the latter are responsible for operation of a warehouse facility and may supervise Warehouse Worker Is and IIs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Knowledges, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of warehousing procedures, taking of inventories, and necessary documentation, including computerized inventory.
Knowledge of a wide range of commodities warehoused by the City including specialized stores, equipment and tools.

Minimum Knowledges, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of safe methods of warehousing and handling materials.
Knowledge of sources for specialized materials.
Ability to lead other employees in work.
Ability to keep records and accounts accurately.
Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy and bulky items.
Ability to operate a variety of trucks, lifts and specialized equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings and specifications.
Ability to operate a variety of trucks, lifts and warehousing equipment.

Competency Knowledges and Abilities

Knowledge of Federal, State and local requirement for handling hazardous materials.
Knowledge of City purchasing procedures.
Ability to determine material requirements for specific or specialized uses.
Ability to identify and solve problems related to receiving, warehousing, and issuing.
Ability to use computerized inventory control system, FMS and related programs.

Training and Experience

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of high school and two (2) years performing receiving, issuing, shipping, computer inventory control and related warehouse duties in a large warehousing facility.

Licenses/Certificates

As a condition of employment in some designated positions, possession of a valid State of California Class A or B driver's license with applicable endorsements may be required in the performance of job duties.

(Formerly Sr. Stock Clerk)