This is routine clerical and automotive equipment operation work in the receipt, storage, sale and distribution of various commodities in a General Services Administration supply area.

Employees in this class are responsible for receiving commodities stocking display and storage shelves, filling orders, entering sales and inventory information into an electronic data information system, providing sales assistance to customers and operating a variety of vehicles for the transport and distribution of materials to County departments, governmental organizations and the general public. Duties typically combine warehousing and supply tasks with sales duties and automotive equipment operation responsibilities. Supervision is received from a supply official who inspects work for accurate filling of supply requisitions, adherence to distribution routes and procedures and compliance with customer service practices.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Receives, unloads and stocks vendor deliveries; pulls and packs orders for shipment; restocks shelves and transfers stock to various locations as required, cleans warehouse, loading dock and vehicles; maintains equipment and storeroom displays.

Plans efficient daily delivery routes; loads and services materials; operates a variety of delivery vehicles; operates a forklift and auxiliary equipment such as vehicle power lift gates, roll-on/roll-off carts, load receiving devices, etc.; operates two way radio equipment to resolve distribution problems enroute.

Enters order-pulling and materials handling data into electronic inventory and materials management system; uses terminal to access inventory, bulk storage, price, and related records; generates address or stock number labels.

Provides sales assistance in a retail store vehicle sales area or scrap metal facility; discusses characteristics of items in stock, demonstrates merchandise to customers; operates a cash register; calculates and collects sales tax.

Cleans warehouse, loading dock, vehicles and retail store areas; assembles and disassembles pallet racking and retail storeroom displays.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of the operating characteristics of a variety of delivery vehicles and auxiliary equipment.

Knowledge of the types of commodities in the area of assignment.

Knowledge of established procedures in the receipt, shelving, storage, disbursement and/or sales of various commodities.

Knowledge of electronic and manual record keeping procedures.

Ability to operate radio communication systems.

Ability to learn computer terminal operating procedures and to develop keyboard proficiency.

Ability to provide satisfactory customer service.

Ability to operate a variety of vehicles and auxiliary equipment.

Sufficient physical strength and agility to perform assigned duties.

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