City of Salem Hiring for Inventory Assistant at Salem, VA Full Time

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General Definition of Work

Performs semiskilled work ordering, receiving, processing, distributing, and accounting for materials and equipment, assisting with storeroom record keeping, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Fleet Management Superintendent.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Researches and orders parts as needed.
• Receives invoices and charges to appropriate department; reconciles credit card transactions and statements; assists with reports as needed.
• Prepares work orders and gathers information on needed repairs and meter readings; initiates independent issues for non-work order related parts and supplies.
• Prepares, analyzes, and reconciles current inventory; takes physical counts and records inventory.
• Receives and stocks incoming inventory; uses forklift as needed to load and unload trucks; pulls outgoing orders.
• Pulls orders for shop technicians, City offices, and janitorial staff; delivers and picks up orders; transports vehicles and drivers.
• Answers telephone and radio calls; monitors bus and street radios; communicates in person, writing, and by phone with City employees, outside vendors/salesmen, and the general public as needed.
• Schedules maintenance and repair work; assists the Superintendent as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of the availability and procurement of automotive equipment, parts, and supplies; general knowledge of parts inventory and related accounting procedures; general knowledge of preparing reports and other types of correspondence; some knowledge of the repair and maintenance of automotive and utility equipment; skill in the use of personal computers, associated software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment; ability to count and inspect a variety of stores and materials accurately and thoroughly; ability to drive light automotive equipment including a forklift; ability to make arithmetic computations; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, school bus office staff, vendors and sales personnel, and the general public.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED and moderate experience in the issue, inventory, and acquisition of parts and supplies, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to vibration; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

Special Requirements

Obtain Forklift certification within six months.

Valid driver’s license in the Commonwealth of Virginia & provide current DMV record.

Must pass drug screen & criminal background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29,675.00 – $38,726.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

Supplemental Pay:

Experience:

• Inventory control: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location