Warehouse Worker III

CAREER DESCRIPTION

Warehouse Worker III

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 December 17, 2024.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Warehouse Worker III positions within this specialty. 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 III (WWIII) 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.

Under general supervision, the WW III orders supplies, including technical items and special orders, maintains proper stock levels in a large warehouse, and maintains records of supplies received and issued. Resolves complex discrepancies or difficulties; performs heavy labor in loading and unloading trucks; and drives vehicles, including small box trucks, vans, forklifts, and RVs to deliver supplies, mail, furniture, equipment, and other items to County agencies/departments. The position also requires driving 2-3 days per week to various facilities. Additional duties include applying standardized supply practices and procedures, filling orders from standard stock items, entering stock into inventory records, maintaining, and repairing property, equipment, and furniture in facilities, and performing other work as assigned

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.
• 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.
• Over time will be required on occasion during weekends and evenings.

TRAINING AND POSITION EXPECTATIONS
Employees in this position may go through training for the assignment, including 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, RV and van.

WORK SCHEDULE
Appointed employees will work on a 4/10 schedule, meaning they will have four 10-hour workdays each week, with one flex day each week. This schedule may be adjusted to accommodate the department’s operational needs. Overtime may also be required occasionally, including during evenings and weekends.

NOTE:
The warehouse size is approximately 40,000 square feet and 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 daily within the warehouse is approximately a quarter mile and approximately 3 miles walking distance when driving a courier route.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate will possess two (2) or more years of experience in warehouse operations.
Possession of a Class C California Driver License is required before the date of appointment and while employed in this classification. Driving record must not have a citation for reckless driving or a citation related to driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol or other restrictions that negatively impact insurability.

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 over 50 pounds or carry objects weighing over 25 pounds, 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 | Adaptability

• 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.

Safety Focus

• 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.

Flexibility

• Work outside of regular schedule, including overtime, weekends, and evening to meet business needs and project deadlines
• Being able to handle a fast pace and stressful working environment without compromising safety and quality.
• Learn and develop new skills.
• Adhering to strict timelines
• Being able to work quickly at a high level of performance.

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.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS - Social Services Agency (SSA) 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
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 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.

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 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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 in our 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 Cindy Mora at (714) 245-6265 or cindy.mora@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: 12/17/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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