Warehouse Specialist I

Warehouse Specialist I – Entry Level
Looking for a stable job with reliable weekday hours? We have an entry level warehouse opening at Richmond State Supported Living Center.
The Warehouse Specialist I reports to the Warehouse Supervisor, Supply Services. Our team operates at each of our 23 facilities across the state, so come grow your career with us!
The purpose of this position is to assure the patients/residents we serve are supplied everything they need for daily living. This is accomplished through efficient logistical, inventory and warehouse work: receiving, processing, and storing incoming stock, pulling orders from inventory, delivering goods, and maintaining a safe and secure environment. This is a physically active and service-oriented position where a sense of energy, passion, honesty, good attendance, and personal responsibility are important.
This entry level role works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am - 5pm
Benefits: Paid vacation, sick, and holidays, 401(k), defined benefit retirement, health insurance (free for employee), life insurance, dental & vision insurance, loan forgiveness, 40 days for birth of a child, 20 days for adoption or birth of a child by the employee’s spouse or surrogate and more.
Compensation Package:
Warehouse Specialist I - $2,444.33
Annual Starting Salary $29,332.00
Employer Paid Health Benefits $7,471.20
Vacation Leave Accrued Annually $1,353.78
Sick Leave Accrued Annually $1,353.78
Total Annual Starting Salary and Benefit Package $39,510.74

Essential Job Functions:
1. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency and departmental leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
2. Picks and delivers warehouse stock to assigned units and departments on a scheduled or special needs basis either manually or with appropriate warehouse lifting devices. Delivers non-stock items to ordering departments in order to provide users with supplies and/or equipment in a timely manner. Loads and unloads supplies and equipment to and from delivery vehicles. Uses forklift, pallet jacks and other material handling equipment. (45%)
3. Receives and assists with receiving shipments of commodities and equipment to include warehouse stock and special orders. Duties related to receiving include inspecting, counting, and checking items for compliance or damage and making notations on proper documents in accordance with the Supply Services SharePoint Procedures and Operating Instructions. (25%)
4. Enters data in MIMS and CAPPS Financials computer programs daily in order to provide accurate and timely issuance and receiving of warehouse stock and nonstock items. Assist with conducting inventories, reconciling variances and maintaining inventory of warehouse stock supplies. (20%)
5. Completes other duties as assigned. (10%)

Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of general warehouse operations to include shipping, receiving, issuing, customer service and inventory control.
Ability in the use of mechanical lifting devices used in warehouse operations to move, transfer and deliver goods.
Ability to review warehouse rules, regulations, and policies for compliance and to follow departmental policy instructions for inventory control guidelines.
Ability to use a handheld device for the purpose of managing warehouse stock and receiving goods.
Skill in use of operating a computer using inventory control and receiving softwares.
Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Registration or Licensure Requirements:
Valid Class C Driver's License (Texas Driver's License preferred) to be checked yearly for any violations or suspensions.

Initial Selection Criteria:
High School graduate or GED equivalent.
Work experience in inventory control and material handling equipment preferred.

Additional Information:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS employee service center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

MOS Code:
Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include: 92Y, LS, SK, 420, 0431, 2G0X1. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx