Warehouse Technician at Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

Minimum Education

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Minimum Experience

3

Summary

The Warehouse Technician assists in ensuring all warehouse service activities are accomplished in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with approved policies, and participates in warehouse, supply, and inventory management functions. In coordination with the Warehouse Supervisor and the Facilities Services Center (FSC), the Warehouse Technician processes work order requests relating to the warehouse via the automated warehouse inventory management system.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the Warehouse Supervisor and Warehouse Assistant Supervisor with maintaining accurate inventory records through the use of the automated warehouse inventory management system.


• Conducts quality control for receiving packages and inspects and verifies accuracy of incoming shipments.


• Coordinates with FSC staff and the Warehouse Supervisor to process work order requests relating to the warehouse via the automated warehouse inventory management system.


• Coordinates with the Warehouse Supervisor and staff for the receipt and distribution of materials between the warehouse and Board staff.


• Lifts, pushes, pulls and operates a variety of equipment, e.g., forklift, pallet jack, shrink wrap machine.


• Wraps, packs, and labels items for delivery.


• Drives, loads and unloads trucks for the purpose of receiving stock and/or fulfilling orders for transport.


• Pulls and distributes stored items to fulfill requests.


• Picks up and delivers various stored items to and from all Board facilities.


• Maintains and completes daily logs.


• Sorts and places materials on racks, shelves, pallets, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as division and size, and marks materials with identifying information.


• Ensures cleanliness and maintenance of the warehouse. Ensures any debris is removed from warehouse floor to external trash receptacles. Turns off and locks out equipment when not in use.


• Operates equipment within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and performs job safety analyses (JSAs).


• Follows Board policies relating to warehouse operations.

High School or equivalent experience required. Must have at least three years experience working in Supply and Warehouse Operations. Works indoors and outdoors to load and unload cargo, including heavy items, under all weather conditions. Work will also be performed in a warehouse environment with industrial lighting, concrete flooring and temperatures that may be below and above those normally found in a standard office. Potential exists to work around hazardous materials. Must be able to operate warehouse, e.g., forklifts, power jacks, trucks, computer terminal used for inventory system. Must be able to operate automated inventory system. Must have a valid driver's license from a local jurisdiction and meet all other applicable requirements for driving or operating the vehicles described herein. Must possess applicable certification(s) and training to operate standard warehouse equipment (e.g., forklift, cherry picker, pallet jack, etc.). A demonstrated commitment to a strong customer service philosophy is required.

Physical Demand/Work Environment: Must be able to lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds from and onto shelving, as well as loading and unloading warehouse vehicles. Position requires continuous standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, stretching, climbing, and reaching over and under equipment, cargo and supplies in confined spaces. Must be able to safely work at heights up to 20 feet. Will be required on a regular basis to lift, push, pull and operate a variety of heavy duty equipment, e.g. forklift weighing up to 5,000 lbs., pallet jack weighing up to 4,500 lbs., cherry picker weighing up to 3,000 lbs., and shrink wrap machine. Required to operate vehicles, including cargo vans and trucks weighing up to 26,000 lbs. at full capacity, in all kinds of weather and traffic. Will be required to complete all mandatory instruction in injury prevention, ergonomics and OSHA training for the position. Must meet the Board's standards for employment, including suitability requirements.

Contacts are with all levels of Board Staff and outside vendors. Works collaboratively with Supervisor, peers and Facilities Services Manager and staff.

The incumbent of this position has been designated as essential personnel, and as such will be expected to report to work or work extra time even if the Board is officially closed during emergency situations, such as inclement weather. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay in accordance with the Board's policy and legal requirements. An onsite presence is required in Washington DC and Upper Marlboro, MD.

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