Associate - Warehouse - Memphis Shelby County Schools

OVERVIEW

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area. The reality is that we can do better for kids, and we will with the right leaders in place. The most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are:

• Courageous Thinkers & Doers: Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.
• Solutions-Oriented: See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families.
• High-Performing Gamechangers: Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The Warehouse Associate works under the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor and recommends changes in warehouse, School Dude System and/or APECS regarding receipt and processing of incoming stock and materials.  The position retrieves, manages stock storage, disbursement of warehouse stock and materials, and transfer of excess/surplus furniture and equipment. This position also is responsible for providing guidance to contracted temporary workers, assisting with the maintenance of accurate inventory records, and performing related work as required. 

1. Recommends process changes to management, regarding stock and materials, the School Dude System, APECS and other warehouse related matters.
2. Supports and/or serves as a lead regarding the handling of major stock received or disbursements.
3. Conducts physical and cycle counts against warehouse stock, investigates, and identifies discrepancies and report statistics to management based on cycle counts, as needed.
4. Assists and recommends solutions to general and/or problematic warehouse related matters.
5. Receives and checks incoming materials and equipment for accuracy of invoices, bills of lading and requisitions; inspecting products for defects and damages, reports all discrepancies (i.e., including PPE, maintenance parts, books, educational supplies, fuel etc.) in supplies and materials to appropriate supervisor; and prepares Bills of Lading and designated disposal documentation for the removal of surplus equipment.
6. Loads, unloads, and arranges stock; loads stock onto pallets for storage or transportation as necessary.
7. Maintains accurate inventory records of materials, supplies, furniture, and equipment being shipped or distributed by utilizing computer for data entry on inventory file.
8. Ensures the safe and proper loading of trucks and forklifts.
9. Operates and maintains trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment; and inspects equipment to ensure proper working condition and safety.
10. Prepares and submits accurate work records; performs related clerical duties as necessary, including copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, receiving, and responding to inquiries from school personnel and Central Office staff.
11. Travels to various sites to verify and access furniture and equipment earmarked for disposal and/or transfer requests.
12. Conducts physical and cycle counts against warehouse stock and investigate and report discrepancies to management.
13. Attends meetings and workshops as necessary to enhance job knowledge and skills.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Logistics or related field or a combination of equivalent education and/or directly relevant experience for a total of four (4) years.  Requires a valid Driver’s License. (PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED)

Degree Equivalency Formula:

Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included.