CLASS SPECIFICATION

SUPPLY TECHNICIAN I

DEFINITION OF CLASS:

This is entry level Supply Clerk work, which may exist in a large supply operation or involve operation of a very small storage area with a limited number of items concerned primarily with receiving, stocking, and issuing of supplies with overall control of items stocked and stock levels determined by a supervisor. Contacts are generally limited to employees in immediate work area and people delivering or picking up items/ supplies, and typically involve exchanging routine information. An employee in this class offers little or no direct service or assistance to the public.

An employee in this class is responsible for ensuring that stock items are placed into inventory and available for use. Work assignments are limited in nature and usually performed under immediate supervision according to well-defined oral and written instructions. Work is checked in progress and/or upon completion to ensure conformance to procedures and instructions. The complexity of the work is characterized by the existence of related steps required to perform routine stock-related functions. The scope of the work is limited to training-level and routine assignments in support of a supply operation. Employees typically perform their work inside a warehouse/storage area that is dirty, greasy and dusty and outside on a loading dock with exposure to a range of weather conditions. Work requires an employee to keyboard and/or stand and walk for extended periods of time as well as to reach, climb, crouch, bend and otherwise move about and position oneself. Employees frequently and independently move items that weigh up to 20 pounds or more, and occasionally handle items that weigh about 50 pounds. They use hand trucks, dollies, hoists and other mechanical devices or leveraging techniques and/or get help from other workers for movement of heavier items. Some employees in this class independently move objects weighing 50 to 100 pounds or more by lifting, pushing, shoving, rolling, leveraging, etc., or using equipment for assistance. Work in this class involves exposure to hazards associated with slippery surfaces, high stacks of pallets, toxic substances, corrosives and similar conditions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (Illustrative Only)

Receives, unloads, unpacks, checks for damage, and places goods in assigned location.
Checks incoming materials against invoices/purchase orders; makes entries onto such warehousing documents as issue request forms, shipping tags and labels in accordance with instructions.
Marks and tags items on pallets and in bin, bulk, or other storage locations; rotates supply items as prescribed.
Assembles and packages items for issue and shipment.
Provides assistance taking periodic inventory by counting/reporting types and quantities of items.
Cleans storage area and maintains stock in order.
Picks up and delivers supply items as directed.
Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: No previous experience is required.
Education: Ability to read and write.
Equivalency: None.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to learn storeroom methods and procedures.
Ability to maintain simple, routine records of items received and disbursed.
Ability to make simple addition and subtraction computations.
Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to independently move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Some employees must have ability to independently or with assistance or equipment move objects weighing over 100 pounds.
Ability to stack, arrange, and rotate items according to height, width, weight, and any other instructions provided.
Ability to use hammers, pliers, and other simple hand tools when opening containers, breaking wire banding, and performing other similar tasks.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to attend meetings or perform other assignments at locations outside the office.

LICENSE:

Possession of a valid standard driver's license and certificate for forklift and/or other vehicle, as required by the position of assignment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

The probationary period must be 12 months for a full-time or part-time employee appointed to a merit system position, and 6 months for a promoted employee, during which time performance will be carefully evaluated. Continuation in this class will be contingent upon successful completion of the probationary period.

MEDICAL PROTOCOL: Core Exam

Class Established: July, 1962
Revised: November, 1975
August, 1985
September, 1987
December, 1994 (M)
June, 2002(M)
March, 2003