P/T Storekeeper

Description

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Inventory Control:
1. Processes incoming inventory and non-stock items by inspecting the quality/condition of items, comparing count/measure of items to purchase order, packing listings, and specifications, and noting and reporting any discrepancies to supervisor.

2. Issues materials to various City departments and work crews, and outside contractors and businesses.

3. Prepares proper documentation to assure accountability for material.

4. Assists in the annual physical inventory count.

5. Performs spot inventory checks as assigned during the year.

6. Applies efficient storage methods including allocation of proper bins or other storage spaces and security of stock.

7. Manually lifts and unloads a variety of items (up to 70 pounds), climbs ladders (up to 12 feet), and walks throughout warehouse (18,800 square feet) to complete a variety of inventory control tasks daily.

8. Operates forklift to move items from one location to another.

Surplus and Scrap Material:
1. Assists in the storage, loading and weighing of surplus scrap metal.

Housekeeping, Safety and Security:
1. Assists in maintaining a neat and orderly appearance both inside the warehouse and in the outside storage areas for proper inventory control and safety reasons using brooms, mops and leaf blowers.

2. Observes all warehouse safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action based on guidelines.

3. Uses all equipment and materials properly in daily work.

Customer Service and Quality Management:
1. Responds promptly to customer needs.

2. Responds to requests for service and assistance.

3. Timely meets commitments.

4. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.

5. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in daily work.

Vehicles:
1. Assists in maintaining vehicles, to include cleaning and fueling of vehicles.

Emergencies/On-Call:
1. Must be available during emergency situations and be available for regular on-call rotation as required.



Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school graduate or GED required.
Must have knowledge of storekeeping methods and procedures, and knowledge of records used in the receiving, storing, inspecting and issuing of diversified goods.
Must have at least one year of general warehouse, stockroom, material handling, receiving, inventory control or electrical warehouse experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
Must have, or be able to obtain, forklift certification within six months of hire.

Residency Requirement:
In order to serve various departments with necessary inventory items during emergency situations, the employee must reside within one hour of the assigned work facility located at: Ocala Utility Services Warehouse, 1805 NE 30th Avenue, Building 700, Ocala, Florida 34470.

Supplemental Information

ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING
MODERATELY REPETITIVE. Activities with slight variation using a definite set of processes or directions with some degree of supervision.

PLANNING
With regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner and/or sequence of performance of own work.
LIMITED RESPONSIBILITY

DECISION MAKING
Performs work operations which permit opportunity for decision-making of minor importance. FREQUENTLY.
work operations which permit opportunity for decision-making of major importance. N/A

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers.
Ability to perform these mathematical skills using money and other forms of measurement.

CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Ability to use common sense understanding in order to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few known variables in situations of a routine nature.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Under immediate supervision, performs GENERAL ASSIGNMENTS of work with PERIODIC CHECK of performance by supervisor.
MODERATE; Operations requiring almost continuous attention, but work is sufficiently repetitive that a habit cycle is formed; intermittent directed thinking to determine or select materials, equipment or operations.

USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTER
Regular use of complex machines and equipment (desktop/laptop computer and software, road and production machines and equipment, etc.)

ACCURACY
Probable errors of internal scope readily detected in normal course of work by standard check or routine crosscheck within a single department or office. Errors resulting from inaccuracy would create Minor confusion, delay or expense to correct.

PUBLIC CONTACT
Regular contacts with patrons, either within the office or in the field.
May also involve occasional self-initiated contacts to patrons. Lack of tack and judgment may result in a limited type of problem for the organization.

EMPLOYEE CONTACT
Contacts occasionally with others beyond immediate associates, but generally of a routine nature.
May obtain, present or discuss data, but only as it pertains to an immediate and specific assignment.

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED
Alphanumeric Data Entry Basic
Database Basic
Spreadsheet Basic
Word Processing/Typing Basic

ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE SKILLS
Basic computer skills required.
Must have basic data entry skills as applied to inventory practices.

OTHER SKILLS
Must have the ability to visually inspect and accurately determine the quantity and quality of goods received in relation to prescribed specifications and purchase orders.
Must be able to operate various types of motorized material handling equipment (i.e. forklift).
Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
Must have the ability to read and write.
Must be able to communicate clearly and courteously to customers both in person and by phone.
Must have the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Must have the ability to add, subtract, and prepare inventory tabulations onto various inventory forms to maintain inventory statistics.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
While performing the functions of this job, the employee may be required to:
Stand Continuously
Walk Continuously
Sit Occasionally
Use hands to handle or feel Continuously
Reach with hands and arms Continuously
Climb or balance Frequently
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Continuously
Talk or hear Continuously
Taste or smell Never

WEIGHT LIFT REQUIREMENTS
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move:
Up to 50 pounds

VISION REQUIREMENT
Specific vision abilities required by this job may include:
Ability to adjust focus (work duties that require the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus at various distances or focal lengths).

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work near moving mechanical parts (spinning shafts, engines, lifts, etc.) Occasionally
Work in high, precarious places (tall structures, bucket lifts, extension ladders, etc.) Occasionally
Fumes or airborne particles (painting, sanding, solvents, flying lint or dust particles, etc.) Regularly
Toxic or caustic chemicals (including potential for chemical spills, etc.) Occasionally
Outdoor weather conditions (exposure to outdoor heat, cold or inclement weather) Regularly
Wet or humid conditions (not weather-related, such as greenhouse, carwash, etc.) Regularly
Extreme cold (not weather-related, such as freezer, cold storage, etc.) Never
Extreme heat not weather-related, such as furnace, kitchen, ovens, etc. where temp is regularly above 100 degrees F) Never
Risk of electrical shock (live electrical wires, equipment that retains power after shutoff) Never
Work with explosives (TNT, dynamite, nitroglycerine or other related explosives) Never
Risk of radiation (x-ray equipment, nuclear radiation, electromagnetic radiation, etc.) Never
Vibration (jack hammer, soil compactor, equipment that creates high vibration, etc.) Occasionally
The noise level in the work environment is usually Loud (metal can manufacturing department, large equipment, etc.) Regularly

The City of Ocala provides a competitive, comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees.

Health Insurance

We offer both single and family coverage, for employees working 30 or more hours per week.

Dental Insurance

For full time employees, we offer both single and family dental coverage.

Vision Insurance

For full time employees, we offer both single and family vision coverage.

Life Insurance

For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life. For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life.

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Offered to full time employees, STD and LTD coverages are income replacement benefits that assist policyholders who are unable to work for an extended period of time due to sickness or accidental injury.

Medical FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Dependent Care FSA

Flexible spending accounts allow employees to pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses using pre-tax dollars.

Pet Insurance

We also offer special pet insurance for your pets in the case of illness or accidents, as well as preventative care.

Employee Health & Wellness Center

The City of Ocala offers the use of the City Clinic for those employees, and covered dependents over the age of 8, which have elected one of our health insurance plans. Services offered by the City Clinic include primary care, chronic disease management, labs, x-rays, and wellness coaching.

Voluntary Cancer Insurance

For full time employees, the cancer insurance policy can help provide security if you, or a covered dependent, suddenly become diagnosed with cancer.

Supplemental Critical Care Insurance

Our full time employees have the option of electing critical care insurance that is available to help with medical expenses that could arise from things such as a heart attack or stroke.

Supplemental Accident Insurance

Also available to full time employees, is our Accident Coverage. This supplemental plan can be used to help with expenses like MRI's, physical therapy, and hospital admission.

Legal Plan Insurance

Full time employees can have access to local attorneys for a monthly fee and receive discounts on services such as legal consultation, wills, traffic violations and the purchase or sale of your home. The carrier also has a separate policy assisting with the matter of identity theft and social media monitoring.

Deferred Compensation Plan

Deferred compensation is available to all full-time employees at the time of employment. This benefit allows the employee to defer income without paying taxes until money is withdrawn. Current plan is administered through MissionSquare.

Direct Deposit

Direct deposit automatically deposits your net pay each pay period to your checking or savings account at your own financial institution. Direct deposit is a condition of employment for a person hired by the City.

Each pay period the employee receives an earnings statement showing gross pay, taxes, other deductions, accruals and net pay. Enrollment forms are available at Human Resources or Payroll.

Discounts - Theme Park

Discounts are available to all non-temporary employees at the time of employment.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Employee Assistance Program is available to all full-time employees and members of your household as an employer paid benefit. The EAP offers emotional wellbeing support in the form as counseling sessions and all sessions are confidential. The EAP also provides daily life assistance, legal services, and financial services.

Holidays and Paid Time off

The City provides paid holidays and paid time off for full-time employees. Refer to the Employee Handbook for details.

Retirement Plan

All full-time employees hired after 10/01/2013, apart from Sworn Police Officers and Firefighters, are enrolled in the 401a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with MissionSquare. All contributions to the 401a Defined contribution plan are pre-tax and earnings grow tax-deferred. The City contributes 8% and employees contribute 3%. City contributions are 100% vested after one year of employment. You will be enrolled automatically and should take time to review your investment options at your earliest convenience.

Training Programs

The City is committed to provide training programs for all departments and all positions. Risk Management conducts classes in Defensive Driving, Safety, and Insurance. With rare exceptions, classes are offered during working hours, and are open to all eligible employees.

Tuition Reimbursement

All regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in the tuition reimbursement program.