Job Description:
Warehouse Specialist I - Entry Level
Looking for a stable job with reliable weekday hours? We have an entry level warehouse opening at the San Antonio State Hospital. Supply Services also serves patients/residents at 22 other facilities around the State, so there are opportunities for growth and movement to other parts of Texas if desired.
The Warehouse Specialist I reports to the Warehouse Supervisor of Supply Services. Duties include assuring 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. Must actively participate and/or serve in a Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.
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 - $2,694.33
Annual Starting Salary $32,332
Employer Paid Health Benefits $7,477.20
Vacation Leave Accrued Annually $1,492.25
Sick Leave Accrued Annually $1,492.25
Total Annual Starting Salary and Benefit Package $42,814.33
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 software.
Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Registration or Licensure Requirements:
Valid Class C Drivers License (Texas Drivers License preferred) to be checked yearly for any violations or suspensions.
Forklift Driver Training - SAF0100, completion required within three (3) months of employment.
Initial Selection Criteria:
High School graduate or GED equivalent.
Work experience in inventory control and material handling equipment preferred.
Additional Information:
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
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