DRIVER WAREHOUSE WORKER 1

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

Driver Warehouse Workers receive and store freight; load transporting vehicles; deliver and pick up supplies, materials, and equipment.

Essential Qualifications

One year of experience in warehouse operations which included responsibility for loading freight, operating forklifts and operating single commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 26,000 pounds or more to deliver supplies and equipment; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

Receive and store freight consisting of items such as food, office furniture, and office, maintenance, janitorial, and other supplies for use by State agencies and commodity food recipients; palletize freight; unload shipments manually or use forklifts or pallet jacks; inspect freight for damage; verify quantity and description agree with the bill of lading; and move freight to a designated area of the warehouse for storage.

Prepare orders and load the delivery vehicle in preparation for shipment to consignee in accordance with established delivery schedules; review orders, pull quantity and type of stock specified, pack or palletize stock, move filled orders to staging area, load delivery vehicle in accordance with the order in which goods will be delivered; complete data entries into computer system to track and account for inventory received or disbursed; maintain overall inventory of warehouse and process required receiving paperwork.

Within a local, regional or statewide area, operate various light, medium and heavy duty transporting vehicles to deliver orders and/or pick up materials, supplies, and equipment; unload orders, load and secure items being picked up, and obtain appropriate documentation to verify delivery or receipt of goods.

Ensure transporting vehicles, forklifts and related equipment are maintained in proper working order through periodic visual inspection of the vehicle/equipment; review maintenance records; perform routine service or report service and repair requirements; and arrange for emergency repairs.

Monitor warehouse stock layout and location through visual inspection to ensure easy access, proper rotation of stock, and best utilization of space; relocate stock as necessary and may conduct periodic inventories of stock.

In a correctional setting, function as a lead-worker for an inmate crew on a regular basis and document inmate performance through completion of periodic performance reports.

Incumbents are also responsible for implementing security procedures which include securing the work area from unauthorized inmates and accountability for assigned inmates, staff, tools, equipment, and equipment specifically assigned to and used by inmate crew members.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision, incumbents perform the range of duties described in the series concept. Incumbents are assigned to a warehouse which serves as a distribution center for several agencies or a single institutional facility. They may supervise warehouse workers and inmates engaged in activities such as loading and unloading freight and rearranging stock by providing training, work assignment and work review. This is the journey level class in the series.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Ability to: read warehouse orders, inventory reports and equipment operation and service manuals; perform simple math calculations; document the condition of freight and prepare inventory reports; communicate effectively with co-workers, vendors, and staff from various agencies; lift, push and pull heavy objects frequently; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and other agency personnel; complete assignments within established deadlines; perform repetitive work according to set procedures, sequence, and pace.

Skill in: driving light, medium and heavy duty transporting vehicles long distances and in a variety of driving conditions.

Recruiter Contact Information: Clark Mandichak - clarkmandichak@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
  
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
  
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
  
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
  
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
  
• No Nevada state income tax.
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
  
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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