Inventory Technician

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Inventory Technician

Salary

$49,670.40 - $75,004.80 Annually

Location

Metro Plant - 2400 Childs Rd. St. Paul MN 55106, MN

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2024-00228

Division

Environmental Services

Department

WWS Warehouse

Opening Date

07/01/2024

Closing Date

7/16/2024 11:59 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

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WHO WE ARE

About the Metropolitan Council's Environmental Services Division:

We are an award-winning wastewater industry leader in protecting our environment! Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES). MCES operates and maintains the wastewater collection and treatment system for the Minneapolis-St. Paul seven-county metropolitan area, which includes approximately 600 miles of regional sanitary sewers and eight regional wastewater treatment plants. MCES treats an average of 250 million gallons of wastewater daily, providing cost-effective service to more than 2.6 million people in 109 customer communities. MCES treatment plants consistently earn state and national awards for complete compliance with their environmental permits. MCES also is nationally recognized for its work monitoring air and water quality and planning for a long-range water supply to meet future demand.

To find out how the Metropolitan Council and the Environmental Services division serve the Twin Cities region, please click on the links for more information: https://metrocouncil.org/About-Us/The-Council-Who-We-Are.aspxand https://metrocouncil.org/Wastewater-Water.aspx.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

The Inventory Technician will receive and stock inventory using barcode equipment; and issue and deliver parts, materials, and supplies. Records receipts, and transfer of materials in Purchasing/Inventory system.

What you would do in this job

• Receives and stocks inventory. Enters all inventory actions into purchasing/inventory system.

• Provides superior customer service to internal business partners and external vendors.

• Verifies packing lists and parts received against purchase orders.

• Distributes parts and materials to main and satellite warehouses.

• Initiates communication and paperwork processes to correct purchase order discrepancies.

• Resolves purchase order deviations.

• Loads and unloads vehicles of parts and materials.

• Provides bin locations for new parts as necessary.

• Receives used and obsolete parts from end-users for storage, disposal, or shipping.

• Operates trucks, forklifts, electric carts, hand trucks, and other material-handling equipment.

• Picks up, issues, and delivers repair parts, materials, and supplies to internal users including tradespeople and plant personnel.

• Generates barcode labels for parts issues and receipts.

• Assists with identifying parts by researching catalogs or getting information from vendors.

• Assists in determining the status of outstanding purchase requisitions or purchase orders.

• Accepts returns from end-users for restocking or return.

• Prepares shipping labels and paperwork for internal shipments, vendor returns, warranty repair returns, and hazardous waste shipments.

• Maintains perpetual inventory system through cycle counting.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

High school diploma or GEDAND five (5) years of recent warehouse experience utilizing a computerized inventory system.

OR

Associate's degree or two (2) year- technical degree in a related field with coursework in areas such as materials requirements planning (MRP), materials management, or logisticsAND three (3) years of previous warehouse experience utilizing a computerized inventory system.

OR

Bachelor's degree in a related field with coursework in areas such as materials requirements planning (MRP), materials management, or logistics,AND one (1) year of previous warehouse experience utilizing a computerized inventory system.

License: A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required. Must be willing to acquire forklift certification within six (6) months of employment.

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

• One (1) year or more of work experience with MS Excel, word, and outlook.

• Six (6) months or more customer service experience.

• Three (3) months or more forklift experience.

• Experience working in an industrial environment.

What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

• Knowledge of warehouse systems including shipping, receiving, barcoding, order fill, and stock management.

• Knowledge of computerized purchasing and inventory systems.

• Knowledge of electrical, pipe fitting, mechanical, automotive, and/or construction parts and materials.

• Ability to pay attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.

• Ability to operate materials handling equipment such as trucks, forklifts, electric carts, and hand trucks.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical information including policies/procedures, and be able to reference a part manual and use standard cross-references.

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, meet critical deadlines, and prioritize without direct supervision.

• Strong numerical aptitude and accurate record-keeping skills.

• Problem analysis and resolution skills.

• Ability to effectively interact with others and build strong interpersonal relationships.

• Basic to intermediate MS Office knowledge, (MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook).

• Knowledge and skill in automated inventory systems.

• Ability to display high levels of customer service, responding promptly and thoroughly to the inquiries and needs of individuals; possesses diplomacy to handle and resolve difficult issues.

• Understands and implements safety protocols related to the handling of hazardous and other materials.

• What you can expect from us:

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.

• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a great work/life balance.

• More about why you should join us!

Additional information

Union/Grade: AFSCME/ Grade B

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive:Yes

Selection Process:

All applications complete the following steps in the selection and hire process:

• Application Review by Human Resources

• Hiring Manager Review

• Structured Panel Interview

• Selection Interview/Final Interview

Candidates will be notified of their application status through email only.

Working Environment:

Work is performed in a warehouse office environment including frequent exposure to wet/humid conditions. Work may be occasionally performed outdoors. Work is frequently performed near moving parts or equipment and in high precarious places. The position is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The position is occasionally exposed to vibrations. The position is exposed to moderate noise. The position requires operating trucks, forklifts, electric carts, hand trucks, chain hoists, and other materials handling equipment.

Physical Requirements:

The position is required to stand for long periods and frequently walk and sit. Occasionally required to climb or balance. The position is frequently required to speak and hear and has vision requirements (close, distance, depth perception, ability to identify and distinguish color, peripheral, and ability to adjust focus). The position is required to count, read, and write. The position is required to use hands to finger, handle, grasp, or feel objects and reach with hands and arms. Must have strength, dexterity, and coordination to operate materials handling equipment and electric or manually operated pallet jacks. Regularly required to turn, twist, and bend at the waist and occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to manually lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds using material-handling equipment.

The responsibilities listed are typical of the positions included in the job classification; however, not all duties are necessarily performed by each specific position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position. Regular attendance is an essential responsibility.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety-sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety-sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us

We believe our employees are a key to our agency's success! In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels. Some highlights about our benefits are listed below:

• Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund

• Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan

• Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%

• Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance

The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free:

• Well@Work clinic

• bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year

• parking at many job locations

• fitness centers at many job locations

• Employee Assistance Program

• extensive health and wellness programs and resources

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  Applicant Instructions: It is important thatyour application shows all relevant education and experienceyou possess. The supplemental questions listed below are to further evaluate your education and experience and to determine your eligibility for this position. Answer each question completely, and please do not type "see resume" otherwise your application will be considered incomplete, and you will not receive further consideration for this position. The experience you indicate in your responses should also be consistent with the Work History section of this application. If you attach a resume to your application, it will be reviewed at the education and experience review step. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding my application and supplemental questions.

• Yes

• No

  02

  How did youfirsthear about this job opening?

• CareerForce Center

• Community Event/Organization

• Employee Referral

• Facebook

• Glassdoor

• Indeed

• Job Fair

• LinkedIn

• Metro Transit Bus Advertisement

• Twitter

• Website: governmentjobs.com

• Website: metrocouncil.org

• Website: metrotransit.org

• Website: minnesotajobnetwork.com

• Other

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  If you selected 'Other', please describe where you first heard about this job. If you selected 'Employee Referral' please enter the employee's first and last name, ID number (if known), and job title. Type N/A if not applicable.

  04

  Please select the statement below that matches your education and experience level:

• High school diploma or GED AND five (5) or more years of recent warehouse experience with a computerized inventory system.

• Associate's degree or two (2) year technical degree in a related field with coursework in areas such as materials requirements planning ,(MRP), materials management and logistics AND three (3) or more years of recent warehouse experience in computerized inventory system.

• Bachelor's degree AND at least one (1) year of recent warehouse experience with a computerized inventory system.

• A combination of related education AND recent warehouse experience in a computerized inventory system totaling less than five years.

• A combination of related education AND recent warehouse experience but not utilizing any computerized inventory system.

• None of the above

  05

  If you indicated you have recent warehouse experience utilizing a computerized inventory system, please describe your experience. Include in your details the name of your employer(s), your job title(s), the dates of employment, and your experience with the computerized inventory systems. If you don't have this experience, type "N/A." If you type "See Resume", you will not receive credit for your response."

  06

  Do you have one (1) or more years of work experience with MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook?

• Yes

• No

  07

  If you answered "Yes" in the previous question, please describe your experience utilizing MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook. If you answered "No" please type N/A. ." If you type "See Resume", you will not receive credit for your response.

  08

  Do you have six (6) months or more of customer service experience?

• Yes

• No

  09

  If you answered "Yes" in the previous question, describe the capacity you delivered customer service in your work environment. If not applicable, please type "N/A." If you type "See Resume", you will not receive credit for your response.

  10

  Do you have three (3) months or more of forklift experience?

• Yes

• No

  11

  If you answered "Yes" to the previous question. Do you have demonstrable experience with operating a forklift safely in a warehouse work environment? If you answered "No", type N/A. If you type "See Resume", you will not receive credit for your response."

  12

  Do you understand that obtaining a forklift license within the probationary period is a requirement of this job and are you capable of doing so?

• Yes

• No

  13

  Please describe your industrial/commercial experience. Please describe the industrial/commercial products you have experience with and the name of the employer(s). If not applicable, please type "N/A." ." If you type "See Resume", you will not receive credit for your response."

  14

  In which of the following warehouse activities do you have experience? Select all that apply.

• Shipping and receiving

• Cycle counting and inventory control

• Bar-Coding

• Order Fill

• Stocking and Delivery

• None of the above

  15

  Of the experience you checked in the previous question, please describe your experience, and include in your details the name of the employer(s), the technology you used to support your role, and the capacity that you performed the duties. If not applicable, please type "N/A." ." If you type "See Resume", you will not receive credit for your response."

  16

  This position will require the individual to lift: 30 pounds (60% of the time), 30 - 50 pounds (20% of the time), and 40-100 pounds using material-handling equipment (20% of the time). Must be able to climb platform ladders. There will be a physical test that will be administered for this position. I have read and understand the physical requirements for this position.

• Yes

• No

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Agency

Metropolitan Council

Address

390 Robert St. N.St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101

Website

https://metrocouncil.org

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