Shop Stores Clerk

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, performs routine manual and clerical work in receiving, storing and issuing supplies, materials and equipment; assignments may involve operation of materials handling equipment and/or trucks. Positions in this class are located in a storage facility containing a wide variety of items in bins and/or bulk storage. The work requires continuous walking, lifting, and moving of property by hand and with the aid of materials handling equipment. The primary responsibilities are directly related to receipt, storage and issue activities; exercising some judgment in verifying, interpreting and checking entries and transactions to the Inventory Record Card; ability to use reference and cross-reference publications; however, other duties may be required such as participating in inventories, operating gas or electric powered materials handling equipment, and operating passenger vehicles, pick-up trucks and vans in connection with pick-up and delivery activities. Assignments include incidental use of a typewriter and other office machines. Supervision is received from an employee of higher salary level and work is checked for accuracy and compliance with prescribed requirements and procedures.

Hourly Range: $20.36 - $40.04

CLOSING DATE: February 23, 2024

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Receive property, checks against appropriate documents, notes and reports any discrepancies in physical count, identity or condition;
• Unpacks and stores property in proper location and manner in accordance with established routines and methods;
• Rearranges or relocates stock as directed to accommodate changing needs and requirements;
• Fills orders for supported activities by selecting and assembling designated items from stock;
• Maintains inventory control over all items in an assigned group of commodities;
• Reviews and edits requisitions; follows up with customer to clarify errors; performs research and cross-referencing service when required for proper item identification and/or application; appropriately annotates and returns requisitions which have not been validated or need extensive correction and/or identifying information;
• Maintains stock records of items received and issued, prepares orders for out-of-stock items, reviews back orders and prepares follow up to vendors or items overdue; release back orders for issue upon receipt of materials;
• Periodically checks stock records to review validity of reorder levels based on usage experience; recalculates reorder point as required;
• Maintains and extracts data for reports; distributes copies of documents to appropriate locations;
• Keeps storage areas and property in clean, orderly and serviceable condition;
• May perform any of the following duties as assigned;
• When properly qualified and licensed, operates materials handling equipment or drives passenger, pickup trucks and vans (when assigned to delivery duties employees are required to follow a strict daily schedule and have delivery form signed by authorized person);
• Participates in making periodic and special inventories;
• Makes simple arithmetical calculations by hand or machine;
• Loads and unloads supplies, materials and equipment;
• Prepares property for transport by checking for correct quantities, item identification, packing, etc.; and
• Performs other clerical and manual tasks as directed

QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Some familiarity with office and warehousing methods and practices;
• Ability to count and check parts, supplies and equipment;
• Ability to carry out oral or written instructions;
• Ability to keep accurate records;
• Sufficient physical strength to permit handling the items kept in stock; and
• Must be in good physical condition.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High School graduate with some experience in warehousing, storekeeping, automotive parts room or tool room maintenance, including some clerical work, use of reference publications; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of an appropriate and valid Maryland Motor Vehicle License with a driving record indicating five (5) or fewer current points of which no more than three (3) shall have been accumulated as a result of traffic violations occurring while operating a Board of Education vehicle. Possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "B" with endorsements "P" (Passenger) and "S" (School Bus) required or the ability to obtain within the probationary period for new employees or within 6 months of obtaining the position for current PGCPS employees; CDL Class "A" with "P" (Passenger) and "S" (School Bus and Air Brake) preferred. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications are strongly encouraged.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No direct supervisory responsibilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

None

Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment.

Based on the settlement agreement reached in Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor v. Prince George's County Board of Education, OALJ Case No. 2011-LCA-00026, PGCPS is ineligible to sponsor foreign nationals for U.S. employment under any temporary or permanent visa program. As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS. If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment.

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