Inventory Management Clerk

at  City of Houston TX

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a high school diploma or 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 REQUIREMENTS

May require a valid Texas Class “C” driver’s license and be in compliance with the City of Houston’s policy on driving.

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

Department may administer skills assessment test.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs manual and clerical tasks in the ordering, purchasing, receiving, stocking, storing, issuance, distribution, maintenance and repair of various parts, tools, materials, supplies, equipment, inventory and/or surplus property.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives, unloads, unpacks, shelves, distributes and delivers incoming parts, tools, materials, supplies, equipment, inventory, etc. May assist with moving and loading surplus property.
• Compares and verifies incoming inventory for quality, quantity, accuracy and suitability against invoices, purchase orders, packing slips, specifications, etc. May resolve discrepancies
• Creates and maintains records, logs, etc. of materials received, stored, issued, delivered or distributed. Performs data entry using a purchasing and inventory control system.
• Contacts vendors to obtain price quotes. Selects vendors and places orders for materials and supplies. Prepares requisitions and purchase orders. Performs follow-up to expedite delivery, receipt and payment of inventory and materials.
• Maintains storerooms, warehouses and storage areas in a clean, orderly, safe and secure condition. Ensures safety and security of materials, supplies and property.
• Performs periodic physical inventory counts and reconciles counts with inventory records.
• Receives, stores and issues hand tools, machine tools, parts and other equipment. Tracks tools, parts, equipment and inventory issued to and returned by workers. Searches for lost or misplaced tools and equipment.
• May perform minor equipment and machinery maintenance or assist in the coordination of external equipment maintenance and repair. Assists in determination and disposal of expired, spoiled, damaged or obsolete items or inventory.
• Receives and dispatches messages and work orders by telephone or radio to various City work crews.
• Maintains logs and records of messages and work orders received, transmitted or completed.
• Operates the shuttle van to transport personnel to and from work sites.
• Cleans and services vehicles and equipment.
• All duties and responsibilities may not be included in the above job descriptions.