This is the first class in the Warehouse series. Positions in this class receive, stock, and distribute a wide variety of materials, supplies and equipment which may include hazardous material in a warehouse or warehouse complex. The duties are repetitive in nature, physically demanding and typically require the wearing of appropriate safety and protective clothing. This class is distinguished from the Warehouse Specialist class by the latter's responsibility for either acting as a lead worker and providing instruction and guidance; operating a forklift or other power equipment on a regular and exclusive basis; or performing warehouse duties predominantly in a freezer area. The Warehouse series is distinguished from the Storekeeper series by the formers' concentration on shipping and receiving bulk items rather than distributing commodities to end-users; reliance on motorized equipment such as forklifts and pallet trucks; and its handling of the full range of commodities used by an agency or institution.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of routine difficulty in the operation of a warehouse facility. Duties typically include verifying the completeness of incoming orders; unloading, storing and stacking all materials according to instructions and/or procedures and by the use of requisition forms; picking and assembling materials for shipping; and loading materials onto a delivery vehicle. Other duties include stacking empty pallets; salvaging cartons and paper and preparing for shredder or baling machine. Duties are accomplished with the use of forklifts, motorized pallet trucks, and dollies. May be required to operate delivery vehicle; and perform operator maintenance and safety checks on all equipment used.

Supervision Given: Supervision is typically not a factor.

Supervision Received: Receives immediate supervision from Warehouse Supervisor or other warehouse supervisory personnel. May receive leadership and guidance from a Warehouse Specialist.

Scope: Work affects the operations within an assigned warehouse area.

Impact of Actions: Effective job performance facilitates efficiency in the receiving and distributing of stock items. Errors could result in additional costs in money and time.

Personal Contacts: Infrequent internal and external contacts with individuals delivering or receiving materials.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge: Some knowledge of warehouse procedures and practices.

Skills: Working skill in operation of materials handling equipment.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to follow written and oral instructions; to communicate with other employees; and to lift and manipulate heavy objects.

Licenses or Certificates: Some positions may require a valid Virginia driver's license.

Education or Training: Grammar school or training sufficient to perform basic reading.

Level and Type of Experience: Some experience involving stocking or receiving materials.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class was established as a result of the Classification Review/Specification Update Program and replaces the Warehouseman class, effective November 1990.