Inventory Control Specialist

Fayetteville Public Works Commission•Fayetteville, NC

1d•$19 - $25

About The Position

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES : This class is responsible for warehouse/stockroom duties associated with the receipt/storage/issuance of materials/supplies/parts in the Fayetteville Public Works Commission warehouse/fleet operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing receiving/checking freight/parts purchase orders on receipt, investigating discrepancies for shipped/received inventory materials not meeting specification, purchase parts/materials from specified vendors; contacting vendors to locate hard to find parts, obtaining price quotes, delivering as needed; maintaining inventory control methods to keep stock at experience levels to meet daily demands; process/stage pre-pick materials; unloading/loading inventory materials and following safe practices; checking quantity/pricing/condition of freight/parts received, and taking action, in accordance with procedures; operating forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks to load/unload/store stock in warehouse/yard/fleet, assist and/or perform reclaim activities of used materials/cores returned from work orders; stocking items in bins/shelves as assigned or when low; utilization of excel spreadsheets to maintain/update the warehouse inventory location system and cable/conductor reels, issuing stock to field crews/technicians based on authorized requisition utilizing data entry barcoding system/data entry system; gathering materials; noting items issued on materials requisitions/shop work orders; conducting weekly cycle counts as the verification process for inventory stock items and data records maintained in Document Storage; assisting in semi-annual inventory of all items in warehouse/fleet; maintain order/neatness in warehouse/yard/fleet operations; driving/operating vehicles in performing work assignments/responsibilities. Staging and/or preparation of surplus items and supplies as required, assisting investment recovery customers with information/pickups/deliveries and shipping. Operates under supervision of the designated supervisor, in accordance with establish policies and procedures. Extended hours, weekend, and on-call availability are required. Performs related work as required. EQUIPMENT OPERATED: Computer, forklifts, pallet jacks, communication, and other equipment, as required. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures; knowledge of a variety of electrical/water/sewer equipment/materials/fixtures/supplies; skill in operating equipment fork lifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, computer, and applicable software; ability to maintain an effective storeroom operation; ability to read/take inventory of warehouse items; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees, and with delivery personnel.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency and a minimum of one (1) year of stockroom/inventory/warehouse experience.
Functional Employment Test (FET) required.
Must possess/maintain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
Good knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures
knowledge of a variety of electrical/water/sewer equipment/materials/fixtures/supplies
skill in operating equipment fork lifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, computer, and applicable software
ability to maintain an effective storeroom operation
ability to read/take inventory of warehouse items
ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees, and with delivery personnel.

Nice To Haves

A Class A CDL license is preferred.

Responsibilities

performing receiving/checking freight/parts purchase orders on receipt
investigating discrepancies for shipped/received inventory materials not meeting specification
purchase parts/materials from specified vendors
contacting vendors to locate hard to find parts, obtaining price quotes, delivering as needed
maintaining inventory control methods to keep stock at experience levels to meet daily demands
process/stage pre-pick materials
unloading/loading inventory materials and following safe practices
checking quantity/pricing/condition of freight/parts received, and taking action, in accordance with procedures
operating forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks to load/unload/store stock in warehouse/yard/fleet, assist and/or perform reclaim activities of used materials/cores returned from work orders
stocking items in bins/shelves as assigned or when low
utilization of excel spreadsheets to maintain/update the warehouse inventory location system and cable/conductor reels
issuing stock to field crews/technicians based on authorized requisition utilizing data entry barcoding system/data entry system
gathering materials
noting items issued on materials requisitions/shop work orders
conducting weekly cycle counts as the verification process for inventory stock items and data records maintained in Document Storage
assisting in semi-annual inventory of all items in warehouse/fleet
maintain order/neatness in warehouse/yard/fleet operations
driving/operating vehicles in performing work assignments/responsibilities
Staging and/or preparation of surplus items and supplies as required, assisting investment recovery customers with information/pickups/deliveries and shipping