Warehouse Worker III

ABOUT THE COUNTY OF ORANGE:
Whether it’s manicured beach towns or celebrated theme parks, all framed by oceanfront towns and luxury yachts, Orange County is commonly known as “The OC” and stands out as one of the state’s most iconic destinations. With a population of over three million residents, Orange County is the sixth largest county in the United States. Residents enjoy over 42 miles of pristine beaches, three major harbors, vast wilderness parks, beautiful nature preserves, and approximately 402 miles of riding and hiking trails. The OC is a destination region rich with top-notch universities and colleges, some of the highest quality public and private schools in the nation, many corporate headquarters and technology firms, and four international airports within an hour’s drive. Many world-class meeting and entertainment venues, convention centers, and some of the state’s most popular attractions such as Disneyland and California Adventure Resorts, Knott’s Berry Farm, and major sports franchises including the Anaheim Angels Baseball, Anaheim Ducks Hockey, the U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team, and the 2012 Olympic Games Silver Medal winning U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team call the OC home. Orange County embraces vibrant, historic, and diverse neighborhoods, and welcomes millions of visitors per year, truly making it where the world comes to live, work, and play.

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ABOUT SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY:
Administering a number of human services programs, the County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) is composed of four business divisions: Assistance Programs; Children and Family Services; Family Self-Sufficiency & Adult Services; and Administrative Services; and over 4,300 dedicated employees, providing human services to an average of one in four Orange County residents. Our mission is to deliver quality services that are accessible and responsive to the community, encourage personal responsibility, strengthen individuals, preserve families, and protect vulnerable adults and children.

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THE OPPORTUNITY:
The Warehouse Worker III (WW III) performs work which requires the exercise of considerable independent judgment in the maintenance of a large warehouse as well as the inventory required under normal as well as emergency situations. In addition, the position requires driving 2 to 3 days per week to various SSA facilities.
This position requires unskilled and semiskilled maintenance and repair work of County facilities.

Under general supervision, the WW III orders supplies, including technical items and special orders, maintains proper stock levels in a large warehouse; maintains records of supplies received and issued. Resolves complex discrepancies or difficulties; performs heavy labor in loading and unloading trucks; drive vehicles including small box trucks, vans, forklifts and RV’s ; deliver supplies, mail, furniture, equipment and other items from County agencies/departments; apply standardized supply practices and procedures, fill orders from standard stock items and enter stock into inventory records; maintain and repair property, equipment and furniture in facilities; and to do other work as assigned.

The Warehouse III position reports directly to a Storekeeper II. Examples of the primary duties of the Warehouse Worker III position includes but are not limited to the following.

• Prepares requisitions for supplies and equipment to keep adequate stock on hand; orders or requisitions special items as requested; orders standard items directly from approved vendors; calls vendors to locate and order specialized or emergency parts and materials; describes items in stock and suggests substitutes.
• Expedites the procurement and delivery of materials, supplies, tools, and equipment; telephones or writes to vendors and shippers to trace overdue deliveries; arranges through the Procurement Division, changes in delivery, adjustments for incorrect or damaged supplies, and the return of excess materials for credit.
• May assemble components of modular offices and workstations.
• May perform minor repairs to renew or replace existing part or parts of a facility for maintenance purposes.
• Takes or participates in the annual physical inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Will be required to handle courier routes as a driver.
• May be assigned as lead position in location remote from supervision or assume responsibility for storeroom in supervisor's absence.
• Maintains the warehouse to ensure clean and clutter free environment.
• Receives, tracks, monitors, and maintains inventory in the warehouse.
• Will provide logistical support for outreach events.

TRAINING AND POSITION EXPECTATIONS
The newly hired Warehouse Worker III may go through training for the assignment this includes operating a forklift, using packing machinery, receiving deliveries and shipments, monitoring supplies, building furniture and shelves, and operating a vehicle similar to the size of a box truck, recreational vehicle (RV) and van.

NOTE:
The warehouse size is approximately 40,000 square feet. The vehicle section of the warehouse is approximately 16,000 square feet. Inside The warehouse, temperature can change from hot to cold or vice versa depending on the weather. The expected walking distance on a daily basis within the warehouse is approximately a quarter mile and approximately 3 miles walking distance when driving a courier route.

WORK SCHEDULE
The new staff’s schedules will be a 4/10 with a Wednesday flex day. Over time pay is an option upon approval by the supervisor. This schedule is subject to change to meet business needs of the department.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the experience operating a forklift and excellent customer service. In addition, possess the following skills and abilities:

Technical Knowledge and/or Experience of

• Receiving, storing and issuing of a variety of supplies and materials
• Supply flow and clerical procedures such as filing, maintaining records, indexes and invoices of items received, issued and in stock
• Computerized inventory practices and procedures.
• Perpetual inventory methods and practices
• Basic purchasing practices and policies regarding standard stock items
• Perform elementary arithmetic computations requiring addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and use various units of measure
• Read, understand, and apply procedures relating to the maintenance of supply records, requisitions, and purchase orders
• Safety practices in lifting and storing materials

Communication | Teamwork

• Deal effectively with vendors, agencies/departments and other personnel with tact and good judgment
• Provide lead direction to Warehouse Workers in the absence of the supervisor
• Facilitate the carrying out of tasks and preventing costly mistakes.
• Being able to work as part of a team

Problem Solving

• Recognize problems, gather relevant information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Deal with urgent problems immediately and independently
• Being able to deal with less technical issues that come up from time to time

Flexibility

• Perform a wide range of duties
• Being able to handle a fast pace and stressful working environment without compromising safety and quality
• Perform several different duties
• Learn and develop new skills
• Adhering to strict timelines
• Being able to work quickly at a high level of performance
  

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS - Social Services Agency (SSA)
SSA candidates will be required to undergo a background clearance check and must successfully clear prior to the start of their employment. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Areas considered in the background check include conviction history, employment history, professional references and education verification (i.e. degree, license, or official transcripts) if applicable. Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.) In addition, a Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) background clearance check may be required. CACI is a repository of child abuse investigation reports managed by the Department of Justice (DOJ) that contains information related to substantiated cases of physical abuse, sexual abuse, mental/emotional abuse, and/or severe neglect of a child.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Warehouse Worker III classification as well as the physical and mental requirements, and environmental conditions.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After screening, applicants who meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.

Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here (Download PDF reader) to review the policy.

Application Screening | (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications will be screened for desirable qualifications that are needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applications demonstrating those qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Online Assessment | (Weighted 100%)
Candidates who meet minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in one or more job-related assessments. Candidates will be notified of their test date and access code, if applicable. Only the most qualified candidates will be placed on the eligible list.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures above may be modified. Candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays-we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).

Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information

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