The following is a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in this classification and is not intended to reflect all duties performed by every incumbent in this classification:

• Updates inventory control and maintains records of goods received and issued, both manual and computerized;
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  Unpacks, sorts, and stores items;
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  Organizes and maintains order of materials and goods in a warehouse or storeroom;
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  Receives requests for items and issues or delivers materials and equipment;
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  Prepares orders for delivery;
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  Completes, or assists in completing, inventory of goods, and reports low supply levels;
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  Prepares requisitions for purchases of materials and supplies, based upon inventory levels;
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  Maintains cleanliness and order of storeroom and/or warehouse;
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  May operate warehouse equipment, such as a forklift and/or pallet jack;
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  May serve as a lead to other storeroom and/or warehouse staff;
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  May direct and instruct inmate workers, including monitoring performance;
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  May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;

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  Performs other related duties, as required.

Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:

Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of a high school diploma or equivalent;

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One (1) year of experience in the receipt, storage, and issuance of materials and supplies.

Special Requirements

• Some positions may require forklift certification within six (6) months of hire;
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  Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver’s license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.

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  Specialized knowledge of materials and supplies may be required (i.e., hospital or electrical supplies).

Knowledge of:

• Stock control systems, both manual and computerized;
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  Organizational methods used in warehouse and storeroom control;
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  Inventory methods and procedures and methods and procedures for receiving and issuing materials and goods;
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  Procedures for the tagging of materials and goods;
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  Equipment used in the receipt, storage, retrieval, and issuance of materials and goods;
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  Basic recordkeeping;
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  Basic mathematical calculations;
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  Safe lifting, carrying, moving, and general safety precautions used to move materials and supplies;

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  Common computer systems and applications.

Ability to:

• Exercise physical exertion in the movement of moderately heavy or bulky supplies or equipment;
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  Organize the activities of a warehouse or storeroom or assist in the management and organization of a large-scale warehouse or storeroom;
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  Perform basic recordkeeping and data entry;
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  Organize work area and complete work promptly and accurately;
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  Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
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  Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing;

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  Understand and follow oral and written instructions in English.

• Lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds;

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  Push, pull, lift, bend, carry, stoop, climb, and crouch in the course of work.