CL21428: Warehouse Assistant Lead

Position #21428: Warehouse Assistant Lead Posting Dates: 4/26/2024 – 5/2/2024 (Or Until Filled) Location: Purchasing/Warehouse and Delivery Hours: 8 Hours per Day, 260 Days per Year JOB DESCRIPTION The person in the Warehouse Assistant Lead position will be responsible for accurately processing and recording all incoming and outgoing district mail.
They will oversee the districts fixed asset system including tagging equipment, entering assets, training staff, and auditing asset listings for all locations.
This person will also be responsible for forklift training and certification for all departments throughout the district.
The Warehouse Assistant Lead is expected to work closely with the Warehouse Lead and Purchasing Manager and will assume the duties of the Warehouse Lead in their absence.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
All applcations must be submitted to the Kennewick School District online at www.
choosekennewick.
com.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Passing basic skills test based on the requirements of the position.
Employment history in similar position(s).
References indicating satisfactory skills and abilities in similar position.
Successful completion of training or certification programs related to position.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position as indicated by taking and passing a physical capacity exam after job offer and before employment begins.
Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within thirty (30) days of hire and yearly thereafter.
Must pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting.
Must be able to read and understand written instructions.
May be required to perform basic math calculations.
Must have a valid Washington driver’s license, a clean driving record as evidenced by a driver’s abstract, and personal transportation covered with a current insurance policy.
OSHA certified fork-lift certification preferred.
Must become certified within three months of employment.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Previous experience in all aspects of warehousing.
Forklift certification with at least 5 years of practical experience.
Certified Forklift trainer or certification obtained within 6 months of hire date.
Must uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.
Must take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Must attend in-service trainings or other meetings as required, as well as attend any training as directed by management.
Evidence of ability to assess and correct issues involving safety.
Evidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative and effective relationship with students, parents, staff, fellow employees and management.
Evidence of ability to approach assigned work in a professional manner, working toward the common goal of teamwork, pride in service delivery and continuous improvement.
Must demonstrate sufficient command of the English language to communicate verbally and in writing with students, parents, district staff members and other concerned people regarding all aspects of their job related activities.
Evidence of positive evaluations/recommendations.
Evidence of excellent attendance, punctuality, dependability and self-discipline.
Must be able to use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information and read and respond to email.
Physically able to do required work, which could include heave and sustained pushing, pulling, lifting and frequently moving up to 75 lbs.
and occasionally up to 100 lbs.
, squatting, bending, stooping, carrying, possible climbing of ladders and other functions that are physically demanding.
QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED Knowledge of US mail regulations and postal procedures.
Experience in the operation and maintenance of postal processing equipment.
Experience using fixed asset management systems.
Experience using shipping and receiving tracking systems.
Self-starter with demonstrated ability to problem solve.
Able to organize and prioritize to meet district needs and deadlines.
Able to keep accurate records.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Operate and maintain postal processing equipment.
Accurately process and record district incoming and outgoing mail following USPS guidelines.
Compile monthly reports of district postal costs and maintain an appropriate fund balance on account.
Stay current on all applicable USPS mailing rules and regulations and assist district staff with mailing options.
Tag and enter new district equipment into the fixed asset system, change item status as needed, and maintain system to ensure accurate accounting of district property.
Train and assist district FA representatives throughout the district.
Facilitate an annual audit of all fixed assets within the district.
Develop and maintain a training program for forklift certification per OSHA guidelines.
Provide forklift certification and ongoing training for all departments throughout the district.
Keep accurate forklift training records to ensure the district stays in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
Process, track, and record all outgoing packages.
Organize surplus storage and assist Purchasing Manager with the annual surplus sale preparation.
Communicate and collaborate with Warehouse Lead and Purchasing Manager.
Facilitate all recycling storage and pick up.
Assist warehouse lead and staff with receiving, inventory, order processing, and other duties as assigned by the purchasing manager.
Assume the daily duties, including directing the workforce, in the Warehouse Lead’s absence.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical manuals, product labels, and procedures.
Ability to write effectively, and use e-mail correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimal numbers.
Ability to calculate percentages, discounts, proportions, area, circumference, and volume.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
Ability to interpret variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here 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.
Mobility: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
The employee is sometimes required to sit, and to reach with hands and arms.
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Senses: The employee is often required to listen to slight variations in pitch, amplitude, and frequency.
The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person, over the telephone, and by using the district radio communications system.
The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Lifting: The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Hazards: While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts; in outside weather conditions; and may be exposed to risk of electrical shock.
The employee will occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may on occasion be loud and require hearing protection.
Kennewick School District's Non-Discrimination Policy The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights & Equity: Bronson Brown - (509) 222-5010 (Bronson.
Brown@ksd.
org) Section 504, Title IX: BJ Wilson - (509) 222-5003 (BJ.
Wilson@ksd.
org) This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all education programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District.
Applicants: Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School District’s Director of Human Resources.
For information on salary and benefits offered, please visit https://www.
ksd.
org/hr-landing/benefits-salary-schedules Kennewick School District Contact Names and Telephone Numbers: Toni Neidhold, Director of Human Resources (509)222-6414 Toni.
Neidhold@ksd.
org Certificated/Classified ADA Kennewick School District 1000 West 4th Avenue Kennewick, WA 99336