Are you looking for fulfilling, part-time work with City government? Our Raleigh Water department is hiring four Inventory Assistant positions to supporting managing purchase order requisitions, material stock, and receipting of inventory and services at our D.E. Benson Water Treatment Plant.

These positions will report to one of the following locations:

3304 Terminal Drive, Raleigh
D. E. Benton Water Treatment Plant, 2315 Benson Road, Garner
Neuse River Waste Water Treatment Plant, 8500 Battle Bridge Road, Raleigh
Processes and submits requisitions for the creation of purchase orders. Reviews vendor quotes and service availability, selects vendors within established guidelines, and determines supply levels, purchase timing, and required supply quantities
Responds to and prepares material stock requests. Confirms orders and provides and oversees stock/material picking, issuance and/or delivery
Provides receipting of inventory, materials and/or services. Verifies quantity and accuracy based on orders and/or completion of services, ensures inventory control system information and records are maintained and that inventory is stored in or distributed to proper and safe locations
Monitors, audits and maintains inventory counts, catalog and/or related storage records. Identifies and reconciles discrepancies and prepares and maintains related reports and statistics

Education and Experience

High school diploma (or GED) and least 1 year of relevant experience is required. Applicants may substitute additional relevant education for the required experience

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licensing and Certifications

Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

Forklift certification
First aid certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

FIS and Inventory, Spreadsheet, and Word Processing software
Standard practices, techniques, and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work
Standard practices of inventory maintenance and control
Basic mathematical concepts and computations
Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
Uses and properties of supplies and equipment, including specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment
Modern office technology
Providing attention to detail in assignments
Organizing and maintaining materials, supplies, records, and files
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards
Providing customer service
Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

ADA and Other Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with frequent exposure to hazardous physical conditions (such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.); frequent exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, blood and other body fluids); frequent exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); frequent exposure to extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and movement restrictions; and moderate exposure intense noise or travel.

Note

This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Inventory Assistant

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