INVENTORY MANAGEMENT CLERK

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested Section: HFD Warehouse Operations/Procurement/Warehouse Management Reporting Location: 1205 DART Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM* *Subject to Change DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Responsible for managing vital Fire Fighting and EMS, Personal Protection Equipment, and Station supplies as required by HFD. Responsibilities include the requisition, receiving, and storage of all PPE and supplies. Must be able to work closely with SPD (Purchasing) in coordinating the procurement of hard-to-find materials. At times, this position requires an ability to work separately from the other members of the distribution team. This is a crucial position in the chain of care for the citizens of Houston. Primary Responsibilities • The preferred candidate will have some working knowledge of SAP or other inventory management system. • Able to manage an automated order system to ensure there are an adequate number of supplies in a very restrictive space. • Able to manage the storage of EMS material within a warehouse racking system. • Will be responsible for partnering with the receiving clerk to ensure that physical items entering the Distribution Center match the SAP documentation perfectly. • Makes proper notations for precise documentation of all transactions. • May be required to be on duty during emergencies or large events such as hurricanes, flooding, or special events such as the Super Bowl at the discretion of HFD management. • Maintains storerooms, warehouses, and storage areas in a clean, orderly, safe and secure condition. Ensures safety and security of materials, supplies, and property. • Participates in Inventory recovery ensuring the security of materials, supplies and property. • General warehouse duties such as, but not limited to pulling, sorting and packing items for transfer, distribution and/or delivery to HFD locations. • Assumes other duties as assigned by WORKING CONDITIONS The position requires lifting heavy items of up to 50 pounds and/or walking on rough surfaces routinely. There are routine discomforts from exposure to moderate heart, cold, moisture/wetness and unpleasant air conditions. The position may involve routine exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSRequires a high school diploma or a GED.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Three months of inventory control, materials management, record keeping or clerical experience is required. May require experience in operating a forklift and other motorized or non-motorized materials handling equipment.LICENSE REQUIREMENTSMay require a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving. *Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2-2). **Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**