WAREHOUSE OPERATOR 2 - Commissary

Full Job Description

Correctional Industries (CI) within the Department of Corrections (DOC), is seeking highly motivated and qualified individual to fill a full time, non-permanent Warehouse Operator 2 (WO2) position. This position is located at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, Washington. This position typically works Monday through Friday.

In order to be considered for this position, please apply directly at www.careers.wa.gov to this announcement AND attach the following items to your application:

• A current resume (indicating your related experience).
• A letter of interest (preferably no more than two pages) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are an ideal candidate for this position.
• Three (3) professional references.

We are looking for evidence in your application materials that you have the experience, skills, and abilities indicated in this job posting. Qualified applicants whose responses most closely match the requirements of this position may be invited to interview. Carefully review your application before submitting. All information may be verified and documentation may be required.

Correctional Industries (CI) is a unique blend of business and government, using private industry tools and techniques to provide a public service. Operations within the state correctional facilities are supported by sales to state agencies, county and local governments, and not-for-profit organizations.

AGENCY PROFILE:

For information about the Correctional Industries located at the Washington State Penitentiary please visit the Washington State Penitentiary CI webpage.

DOC OFFERS:

• Flexible schedules
• Comprehensive compensation packages
• Training and development opportunities
• The fulfillment of public services

Requirements

Correctional Industries is committed to maintain and expand incarcerated work training programs which develop marketable skills, instill and promote positive work ethics, and reduce the tax burden of corrections. This position supports that objective by providing warehousing services for the centralized commissary operation located at the Washington State Penitentiary (WSP). This position maintains security and control over incarcerated working in the centralized commissary and provides skills training to incarcerated workers in accordance with Cl Legislative mandate.

Supervises incarcerated workers and participates in the warehousing operations of a large volume warehouse in the functions of loading and unloading vehicles.

• Opens, packs, unpacks, and inspects incoming and outgoing shipments and relocates warehouse commodities as needed.
• Practices good inventory control procedures, record maintenance, receiving, storing and distributing goods and services.
• Enter merchandise into Trust Accounting System (TAS) inventory system.
• Investigates reported errors with the incarcerated orders and makes corrections when warranted.
• Provides timely delivery of orders to each living Unit.
• Ensures shipments received are correct and in good condition.
• Ensures outgoing shipments are properly packaged

Follows established procedures for facility and equipment maintenance and sanitation and product inventory.

• Participates in the maintenance, arrangements, and cleanliness of the warehouse facility and equipment.
• Assists in the planning and effective use of space and equipment.
• Conducts required periodic inventories

Trains incarcerated workers in all aspects of warehouse commissary operations.

• Follows established policies and procedures while training incarcerated workers in warehouse commissary operations as well as safe operation of equipment and safe storage practices.
• Plans and assigns the work of the incarcerated workers.
• Maintains custody and control over assigned incarcerated workers as required by Department and Cl policies.

Procurement of products.

• Initiates procurement documents and submits to supervisor for review and final approval.
• Performs other task as required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• 2 years of warehouse experience.
• Able to use the machinery specific to warehousing functions.
• Have or acquire forklift certification within 6-months of hire.
• Willing and able to work in a correctional facility directly with incarcerated individuals.
• Ability to defuse potentially violent situations with incarcerated individual.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Able to lift and move a minimum of 40 pounds.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in training.
• Experience working with Incarcerated or in a correctional facility.
• Knowledge of TAS commissary system.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Complete a felony disclosure form prior to employment and submit to a criminal background check.
• Successfully complete, within mandated timeframes, employee orientation and all other mandatory annual, in-service and other required training.
• Provide physical residential address and home telephone number to the Department of Corrections.
• Become familiar and comply with all Department policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreements as applicable.
• This position may be represented by a union shop
• Submit to drug testing in accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement and agency policy.
• Must successfully complete core training shop.

Additional Information

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position.

Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application.

A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies.

If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.**Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.

• A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.

We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws.

A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.

• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire.

When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.

Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application.

You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.

DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9.

The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form.

https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

• DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

This position is eligible for the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS): State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

The DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email doccihrsupport@doc1.wa.gov or yessica.michell@doc1.wa.gov.