Warehouse Operations Technician I - Lakeland Electric

<div style="text-align: justify;">Work performed in this warehousing function involves practical and safe storage methods and procedures, maintenance of inventory records, receipts, shipments, and issuance of spare parts, supplies, and material pre-staging. An employee in this classification will be responsible for carrying out assigned tasks with minimal supervision. A supervisor reviews work through observation and reports.</div><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li style="text-align: justify;">Assists in the operation of the warehouse(s) and participates in the receipt, storage, and issuance of materials, supplies, and equipment.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Maintains assigned areas of responsibility, such as storage areas or physically describable sections within the warehouse, and ensures proper inventory control, general orderliness, and cleanliness in each area.  </li><li style="text-align: justify;">May be responsible for the security of specific stock items or inventory.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Maintains perpetual inventory control of an automated inventory system using computer datainput in a highly accurate and timely manner.  </li><li style="text-align: justify;">Prepares assigned store records, reports, and catalogs regularly and continuously.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Assists in the physical counting of inventory as scheduled.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Maintains an efficient reclamation program to return usable items to inventory.   </li><li style="text-align: justify;">Assists in maintaining control over scrap, obsolete, and surplus material items as required.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Assists in maintaining the capital property record inventory.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements. </li><li style="text-align: justify;">May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.  </li><li style="text-align: justify;">Position is designated as Mission Critical.</li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li style="text-align: justify;">High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED. </li><li style="text-align: justify;">One year of experience in warehousing or a similar working environment. </li></ul><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:</strong></div><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li style="text-align: justify;">Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Must be willing and able to possess and maintain forklift operator certification within 30 days of employment.</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>KNOWLEDGE:</strong></div><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li style="text-align: justify;">Knowledge of parts, materials, supplies, and general commodities associated with a municipality, including electric and water utilities-related parts and equipment.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Knowledge of storekeeping, shipping methods, and practices.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Knowledge of storeroom operating methods and procedures.</li></ul><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>ABILITIES:</strong></div><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li style="text-align: justify;">Ability to make mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Ability to work in a high-volume, multi-skilled type atmosphere.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Ability to work on an automated inventory control system and to input data in a highly accurate and timely manner.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Ability to maintain records of complexity, prepare reports, file, and perform other clerical work.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, City employees, and the general public.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Ability and willingness to complete job tasks safely and efficiently.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Ability to learn forklift operations.</li></ul><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</strong>:</div><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li style="text-align: justify;">The job requires heavy manual work that involves walking or standing much of the time, exerting up to 100 pounds of force regularly, lifting up to 70 pounds, and repetitive keyboarding.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">The job requires climbing stairs and ladders, stooping, stretching, reaching, and bending. </li><li style="text-align: justify;">The job may risk exposure to hot/cold temperatures, adverse weather conditions, noxious odors, heights, bright/dim lighting, and wet/ humid conditions.</li></ul><div data-empty="true" style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>This job description outlines the general nature and level of work and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify or assign additional responsibilities as needed.</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination).  Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone.  Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders.  Test times and locations to be announced.</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE</strong></p></div>

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