Warehouse Operator (WO2)

Full Job Description

We are dedicated to growing a culture of belonging through our values:
Respect | Trust | Diversity | Inclusion | Equity

At the Department of Licensing (DOL), we recognize the importance of work life harmony and strive to create a culture where employees feel valued and respected.

Our employees are trusted and encouraged to be a part of process improvements that impact their work, create value for our customers and help build trust in our government.

Our Supply Team is looking for a Warehouse Operator to help fulfill orders and maintain quality for our state customers.

In the Administrative Services Division, our employees are trusted and encouraged to be a part of process improvements that impact their work, create value for our customers and help build trust in our government.

They support a work-life balance, offer several benefit plans, and are a diverse and competent workforce.

Are you great at handling your role quickly and safely while focusing on customer satisfaction? Then please read on!

Requirements

As a Warehouse Operator, you will coordinate and manage the flow of shipments and deliveries for the Department of Licensing. Your responsibilities include serving as the point of contact for all incoming deliveries, inspect products to ensure they meet acceptance criteria, repackage and determine the most cost-effective shipping/distribution methods, process and package daily sales orders, and deliver supplies to Thurston County DOL buildings utilizing a non-CDL, 2.5 ton delivery truck. You will ensure records are accurate for inventory control purposes and will conduct physical inventory of all on hand items annually. You are also responsible for keeping the warehouse clean and following all safety operations. This role requires clear communication, organization, and collaboration to ensure the timely and efficient handling of all warehouse operations.

Some of what you will be doing:

• Receive, unload, move, and load products safely and efficiently, including supplies, PPE, and IT or non-IT equipment.
• Perform quality checks on all incoming products, verifying quantities, conditions, and accuracy against shipping documents.
• Enter products into inventory systems, repackage items for shipment, and plan deliveries, including priorities and destination points using a non-CDL delivery truck.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment; perform basic maintenance and report service needs.
• Conduct physical inventory counts and maintain accurate inventory and shipping records.
• Organize the warehouse for maximum space use, maintain cleanliness, and follow all safety guidelines.
• Process disposal of surplus or excess items according to agency policy.

Qualifications

What you will bring to the role (Required):

• A valid driver's License
• Able to do the required physical work, including lifting and moving up to 50 lbs. and performing repetitive tasks with repetitive motions, while standing and walking for long durations.
• One (1) year of experience in warehousing, stock keeping, shipping, and/or receiving, and operating material handling equipment.
• Six (6) months of experience understanding, explaining, and correctly applying safety rules, laws, and regulations.
• Six (6) months or more of using software to write emails, create documents, and fill out spreadsheets.
• Six (6) months of experience driving vehicles up to and including 2.5-ton trucks.

What may help set you apart (Preferred):

• Additional experience working in a warehouse environment with responsibilities including shipping/receiving products, understanding invoices and shipping documents, sorting, and stocking products and general warehouse organization and cleaning duties.
• Additional experience operating and performing basic maintenance on material handling equipment such as forklifts, hand trucks and pallet jacks.
• Experience using an inventory management program.

Additional Requirements of Employment:

• This position requires you to have a valid driver's license.
• Prior to a new hire, a pre-employment screening, including criminal record history, will be conducted. Information from the pre-employment check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

DOL is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

Additional Information

How to Apply:

• Select the apply button at the top of this job announcement.
• Include three (3) professional references in your application.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

The Washington State Department of Licensing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

Persons requiring accommodation in the application process, during the recruitment process, or who need this job announcement in an alternative format, may contact the Human Resources Office at 360-902-4000 or may email HRRecruit@dol.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call our ASL interpreter via Video Phone at 360-339-7344.