Job Details

Warehouse ClerkUnder general supervision oversees warehouse activities to include stocking and loading orders; maintains tracking system, monitors security and oversees the preparation of reports; delivers broken water meters for repair by outside vendor, disassembles and scraps meters not repaired for parts; removes scrapped meters from inventory; maintains and documents records of equipment and materials issued and vendors, maintains database file of quotes, orders and meter locations and performs additional tasks in support of the department's administration as needed or upon request.The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statement of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required, assigned and expected aside from those set forth below to address operational needs and changing operational practices.Stocks items, supplies, material and equipment on shelves and binsLabel bins according to part and stock numberSelects and assist work crews in loading ordersMay review inventory print out to obtain item number and descriptionMaintains tracking system of items issued, used and returnedPerforms periodic physical inventories comparing amounts of items shown on records versus amounts on handInvestigates and attempts to determine causes of shortagesMakes periodic spot checks of bins and shelvesMaintains and monitors warehouse securityMaintains and issues emergency equipment and gas keysObserves safety procedures and enforces safety rulesMaintains warehouse records and reports including reports of shortagesIssues and distributes supplies and material to water distribution and wastewater crewConfers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedulesPrepares material form, calculates items listed, verifies totals and obtains approvalVerifies incoming shipments against requisitions to ensure kind and quantities received and pricesCleans and maintains warehouse in neat and orderly fashionDisassembles broken meters for scrap parts, sorts and stocks parts for saleDocuments and forwards scrap meter log with item information for removal from inventoryDocuments and maintains meter log with information regarding damaged meters sent out for repairDelivers water meters to outside vendor for repairPosts water meter sign-in register of meters issued to work crewsMaintains copy of material issued forms; transfers to archive file dailyMaintains catalogs and manuals of materials and suppliesMaintains list of frequently patronized vendors; phone numbers, contact person and account informationUses spreadsheet software to maintain files of quotes, orders and water meter locations and other informationPosts materials issued into inventory databaseMay answer telephone and provide callers with information as requestedPicks up and delivers mail; may sort mail if neededMay attend bid openings in the absence of Purchasing Clerk.QualificationsEducation & Experience Guidelines Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities required for this position would be:Education/Training High School Diploma/GED Training in purchasing/inventory controlExperience Two (2) years increasingly responsible work experienceLicenses or Certifications Required Valid Driver's LicenseThe following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required in order to successfully perform the assigned duties of the position:Warehouse operations including stocking, order filling, inventory security, safety and records managementPurchasing including items, specifications, suppliers, methods of procurement including purchase order proceduresAbility to:Read and comprehend policies, procedures, regulations and related documents of moderate complexityWrite to prepare procedures, directives and complete detailed forms and recordsVerbally communicate to converse with others in person and on the telephoneUtilize math skills to add columns of numbers, subtract, multiply and divide in calculations involving decimals, percentages and discountsUse a computer to enter text and numerical data, operate database and spreadsheet software and other specialized softwareWork under general supervision where standard practice enables duties to be performed referring questionable cases to supervisorWork in a constant state of alertness and in a safe mannerPhysical Demands & Working Environment The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations needed to perform the essential duties of this position.Environment: Work location will primarily be indoors in a non?climate controlled warehousePhysical Demands: See accompanying page for details (Download PDF reader)Key Working Relationship: Supervisor, Vendors, Utilities Field CrewsHow to Apply Applications for this position will be accepted until a pool of 20 applications is received or the position is filled, whichever comes first. Current city employees wishing to apply should send Internal Job Application provided by the Human Resources Department to the HR Director by the deadline stated. (A courtesy copy will be sent to the employee's department head.)Applications can be found online or picked up at the City of Phenix City Human Resources Department: 1200 8th Avenue Phenix City, AL 36867 Ph: 334 448-2706Applications are available for pick up and drop Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET.