Release Date: November 18, 2024                    Application Deadline: December 2, 2024

Requisition 11111

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered.  Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources (hrd@smcps.org)

POSITION:            Warehouse Manager – Food and Nutrition Department

REPORTS TO:        Director of Food and Nutrition Services

LOCATION:            Division of Supporting Services

Salary:       The salary for this position will be based on EASMC-ESP salary schedule for 12-month 8-hour employees Range 10 ($41,551 - $62,849)

Effective: December 2024

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools, must complete a TalentEd online application.   In addition to the online application, any support documentation (copy of certification where applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the TalentEd application.  The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant’s background, experience, and professional qualifications.  Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered incomplete.  Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review.   All online applications must be completed no later than December 2, 2024. Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions. (301-475-5511, ext. 32187) 

NATURE OF WORK:

Performs manual duties and tracks inventory involving the receiving, storing, and issuing of equipment, supplies, and materials. Work involves responsibility for loading and unloading, delivery, and/or pick-up of general materials, supplies, equipment, and related items at designated locations throughout the school system. Assignment includes proper receipt, storage, and control of such materials, supplies, and equipment at the warehouse facility utilizing technology. The nature of work requires walking, stooping, climbing, bending, and lifting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Possess knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, and Google’s suite of products including Gmail, Sheets, and Docs
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate, and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
• Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to communicate courteously and tactfully with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
• Ability to implement process improvement initiatives
• Ability to implement safety protocols and ensure the security of employees and inventory

• Ability to operate pallet jacks (electric and Pneumatic)
• Ability to operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor/lift 80 pounds
• Ability to submit work order tickets utilizing the Asset Essentials platform
• Ability to work in a zero-degree walk-in freezer for periods of time
• Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
• Ability to maintain FIFO (first in first out) inventory method
• Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public School

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Checks and records information of material delivery against documents evidencing delivery
• Maintains a computer record of each transaction that is completed by the warehouse
• Coordinates the disposal of surplus equipment

• Checks and records quantity and kind of material against delivery receipts, purchase orders, or other documents evidencing delivery
• Performs physical inventory on all supplies, materials, and equipment in the warehouse
• Plans, organizes, and manages a central warehousing and distribution system
• Loads freight trucks and or delivery vehicles
• Receives, unloads, and unpacks supplies, equipment, and materials from freight or delivery trucks
• Verifies and signs for all supplies received from suppliers
• Works in conjunction with Food Service in developing manifests of food supply and deliveries
• Provides backup support to Food Service Driver
• Responsible for the exterior cleaning of Food Service Central Office vehicles
• Responsible for annual and preventative maintenance of warehouse equipment (pallet jacks, forklifts, reach truck, etc.)
• Stocks and issues supplies, materials, and equipment
• Maintains computerized inventory of warehouse stock
• Organizes storage space ensuring items are received, stored, and shipped promptly
• Ensures the Health Department license is displayed appropriately
• Cooperates and assists internal and external auditors with inventory reviews
• Maintains warehouse facilities in a clean, neat, and orderly condition
• Makes special pickups and deliveries as assigned

• Performs other related and non-related job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED
• One (1) year warehouse/storeroom experience

• Forklift certification or obtain certification within three (3) months of employment

• Must be able to fulfill the following physical requirements:

• Frequently lift deliveries of up to 80 pounds
• Capable of extensive bending, kneeling, and overhead reading in the course of completing daily work assignments
• Must have a valid commercial driver’s license with no more than equal to Maryland's four points. The applicant must not be convicted, pleaded guilty or nolo contendere, or received probation before judgment or stet docket entry for any alcohol or controlled substances offense under federal or state law for a minimum of five (5) years prior to the use of Board-owned vehicle (Board Policy EEBA)

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time twelve-month position.

SALARY GRADE RANGE:

The salary for this position will be based on EASMC-ESP salary schedule for 12-month 8-hour employees – Range 10.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY:  EASMC-ESP

Updated 07.2024