MATERIALS TECHNICIAN

City of Richardson • Full-time • Richardson, Texas, United States • $41.60k - $53.94k / year • 2w ago

MATERIALS TECHNICIAN - Fleet & Materials Management

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of Material & Parts Supervisor, maintain Warehouse facilities, Parts Room Storage areas, inventories, and records. Operate ¾ ton pickup truck with lift-gate to pick up parts at various locations, and/or deliver components to various vendors for repairs. Perform other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Coordinate closely with the Materials Supervisor, Parts Supervisor, and other City departments. Receive, store and issue materials, supplies, parts, and/ or merchandise in conformance with departmental procedures. Sort and count incoming articles to verify conformance to specifications. Store articles in bins, on shelves, on racks, or on floor pallets according to style, size or type of materials. Mark identifying codes, figures or letters on articles as needed. Fill orders and/or issues supplies from stock for various City departments. Perform computer data entry of inventory transactions, which updates computerized inventory control system. Assist in ordering of inventory items and auto parts. Utilize forklift to move inventory from one location to another. Hold, lift, carry, drag, pull or push items or boxes of supplies/parts weighing up to 50 pounds. Pick up and deliver parts and materials to/from other sites in City vehicle. Communicate courteously and effectively with coworkers, other City employees, supervisors, officials, and vendors. Use appropriate safety precautions in performance of job duties. Operate computer, printer, calculator, copier, forklift, and ¾ ton pickup truck with lift-gate, vacuum cleaner, two-wheel dolly, pallet jack, and portable cart. Answer telephone.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, DEGREES, CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES:

High school diploma or GED required. Texas Class A Commercial Operator’s license (CDL) required. Texas Class C Drivers License acceptable if has passed the written portion of Class A CDL test; must obtain Texas Class A CDL within six months of assignment to position. Industrial Truck (Forklift) Operator’s Permit required, or must obtain within six months of appointment to position.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

One year of experience required in warehousing or related field. Must be able to acquire knowledge of items maintained and handled in inventory. Must have ability to use computer for warehousing data entry, ordering parts, and information inquiry. Must demonstrate courteous and effective written and verbal communication. Must have good mathematical ability. Must be able to work effectively in small team environment. Must be able to: read city maps; follow directions and instructions. Must have the ability to: operate a forklift safely; drive safely and considerately.