CAREER DESCRIPTION

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THE OPPORTUNITY
Positions assigned to this class are thoroughly familiar with the supply system and perform a variety of detailed tasks concerned with the issuing and receiving of supplies. Some discretion or choice typically is required in applying correct procedures to individual situations. Incumbents participate in heavy work of loading and unloading trucks, moving supplies, and driving vehicles to make pickups and deliveries.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
In addition to the experience and training in the minimum qualifications, the successful candidate will possess a forklift certification.

Technical Expertise

• Familiar with supply, delivery and surplus systems
• Use of shipping and receiving posting machine and software
• Use of a computer, internet concepts, and cameras
• Maintain the warehouse in a clean and orderly fashion
• Accept delivery and prepare items for delivery
• Drive light trucks to deliver materials to branches or other designated locations
• Use of hand truck and/or forklift
• Perform simple repairs and/or routine preventative maintenance
• Possess a good driving record and work independently

Customer Service

• Interacting in a professional and courteous manner
• Anticipating and meeting customer needs in all situations
• Establishing productive and professional relationships with internal and external customers

Communication

• Effectively able to accurately and concisely exchange information with others both orally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret, apply and effectively follow oral and written instruction.
• Effectively communicate with supervision, co-workers, and the public

Safety Savvy

• Safely rearrange bulk item
• Knowledge of safe lifting practices.
• Ability to safely store, receive and issue tools, supplies, and other equipment.
• Ability to recognize and report safety hazards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please click here for information regarding the minimum qualifications for Warehouse Worker II.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Frequent standing and walking. Frequent stooping and bending. May be required to lift over 50 pounds or carry objects weighing over 25 pounds. Use of standard office equipment. Manual dexterity to operate power tools or other machinery that may be potentially hazardous. Independent body mobility to stand, walk, crawl, stoop, bend, pull, or push; multi-limb coordination to quickly move hands and arms to grasp, manipulate or assemble objects. Quickly and repeatedly, adjust the controls of a machine or other objects to exact positions. Vision sufficient to read schematics, signs, labels, and instructions. The ability to speak and hear well enough to follow oral directions and to communicate clearly in person, on the telephone, and over a radio.

Positions are assigned to warehouse, office, and outdoor settings. Work involves exposure to dust, fumes, and other allergens. Incumbents may be subject to moving objects, machinery, or vehicles, and intense noise levels. May be required to work under various weather conditions, including rainstorms, and walk in uneven, slippery, and sometimes dangerous terrain. Requires the use and wear of safety equipment, including safety glasses, footwear, gloves, hats, and protective clothing.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and desirable qualifications. After screening, candidates who meet the minimum and desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process.

Online Multiple Choice Exam (Weighted 100%)
An online multiple choice exam consisting of job related questions will be administered. Candidates who pass this exam will be placed on the eligible list.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedure above may be modified. Candidates will be notified of any changes in the process via email.

Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here (Download PDF reader) to review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related requirements.

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, and laws, regulations, and policies regarding COVID-19 are subject to change. The County of Orange is required to comply with all applicable State or County Public Health Orders, some of which require vaccination and boosting as follows:

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  Workers, who provide services in certain Health Care Facilities or in a correctional facility or detention center where health care is provided, will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and boosted in accordance with applicable state orders. (Workers may be exempt from this requirement based on religious beliefs or a qualifying medical reason)
• In addition, depending on assignment and COVID-19 Community Level, workers in certain high-risk settings may be required to wear masks regardless of vaccination status.

The position for which you are applying may be required to adhere to any applicable State or County Public Health Orders. You will receive notification of any requirement as it applies to a position.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION: Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Lori Wright at Lori.Wright@occr.ocgov.com or (714) 480-2738.

EEO INFORMATION

Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays-we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).

Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.