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Job Description
CAREER DESCRIPTION
Warehouse Worker IV
This position is scheduled to receive a salary range increase on the following date:
Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase
This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open until 11:59 p.m. (PST) on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 .
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Warehouse Worker IV positions with Social Services Agency. This recruitment may also fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.
THE AGENCY:
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.
Click here to learn more about the Social Services Agency.
Click here to view a video about the Social Services Agency.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
The Warehouse Worker IV (WW IV) will work within SSA Administrative Services (AS), Centralized Operations (CO). The WW IV 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 and emergency situations. The position may act as a lead worker over a group of Warehouse Workers and other personnel.
Examples of the primary duties will include 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.
- May be required to handle courier routes.
- May be assigned as lead position in a location remote from supervision or assume responsibility for warehouse in supervisor's absence.
- Maintains the warehouse to ensure clean and clutter free environment.
- Receives, tracks, monitors, and maintains inventory in the warehouse.
- May provide logistical support for outreach events.
- In some assignments, incumbents, may be required to obtain and maintain a Forklift Operator certificate.
- May be required to participate in mandatory overtime in the evenings and weekends.
The ideal candidate will possess three (3) years of experience in warehouse operations.
Professional and Technical Experience- Supply operations and programs involving receiving and processing warehouse stock products, and 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
- Preparing and completing warehouse orders
- Using manual equipment such as hand tools and power tools while assembling and disassembling modular furniture and shelving
- Route and delivery driving
- Computerized inventory practices and procedures
- Perpetual inventory methods and practices
- Basic purchasing practices and policies regarding standard stock items
- Safety practices in lifting and storing materials
- Performing elementary arithmetic computations requiring addition, subtraction multiplication, and division and use various units of measure
- Reading, understanding, and applying procedures relating to the maintenance of supply records, requisitions, and purchase order
- 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
- Train others in the policies, procedures and methods utilized in warehouse work, including the use of equipment and safe work practices
- Recognize problems, gather relevant information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Deal with urgent problems immediately and independently
- Being able to deal with technical issues that come up from time to time
- Handle a fast pace and stressful working environment without compromising safety and quality
- Ensures that the warehouse premises are clean and orderly; participates in taking periodic physical inventories of stock; secures facilities.
- Maintains and ensures the maintenance of the warehouse to ensure clean and clutter free environment.
- Interprets and applies warehouse supply regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Train others in the policies, procedures and methods utilized in warehouse work, including the use of equipment and safe work practices.
- Demonstrates the use and wear of safety equipment, including safety glasses, footwear, gloves, hats, and protective clothing.
Click here to view the minimum qualifications for the Warehouse Worker IV classification as well as the physical & mental requirements and the environmental conditions.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates will be required to undergo a background clearance check from the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and Community Care Licensing (CCL) 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.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all applications to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via e-mail of their status in the process.
Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)
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 to review the policy.
Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates who meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
Application Appraisal Panel (AAP) | Application Review (Weighted 100%)
An Appraisal Panel of job knowledge experts will thoroughly screen and evaluate the application, supplemental questionnaire, and resumes for job knowledge, competencies, and related experience described above.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related recommendations.
Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click here to see the latest guidance for more details.
Email Notification
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included on your application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .
Frequently Asked Questions:
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Brandy Cetina at (714) 245-4580 or Brandy.Cetina@ssa.ocgov.com .
EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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
Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.
Closing Date/Time: 10/22/2024 11:59 PM Pacific -
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