Warehouse Assistant - TEMPORARY HELP POOL (2025/2026 School Year)

Job Description:

Warehouse Assistant - TEMPORARY HELP POOL (2025/2026 School Year)

Description

Under the general direction of an assigned Director, and supervision of a Warehouse Supervisor, the Warehouse Assistant participates in a variety of warehouse operations; receives, inspects, verifies, and stores a variety of food items, equipment, supplies, and other materials ordered by the District; pulls items from inventory to fill requisitions; transports and distributes orders over designated routes; ensures safe operation of vehicles, and loading and unloading orders. The incumbents in this classification provide the school community with the warehousing and distribution of a variety of goods which directly supports student learning and achievement.

The following alphabetical list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Assists in recycling old textbooks and discards books, as directed and in accordance with established District policy (if assigned to Central Warehouse).
• Barcodes fixed assets to identify materials and equipment.
• Cleans warehouse to maintain a safe and sanitary work area.
• Delivers a variety of items (e.g., food items, mail, boxes, packages, cargo, office supplies, furniture, equipment, textbooks) to distribute items to assigned locations and/or individuals.
• Drives vehicles (e.g., truck, van, forklift) to transport orders and materials to designated sites.
• Exchanges dust mops to keep mop heads clean and sanitary (if assigned to Central Warehouse).
• Loads and unloads delivery trucks to receive stock and/or fill orders for transport.
• Maintains delivery vehicles (e.g., checking fluid levels, fueling, cleaning) to ensure safe operation of vehicle.
• Maintains manual and electronic documents, files and records (e.g., shipping, receiving, delivery, and return-to-vendor logs, transport records, requisitions, vehicle logs) to document activities and provide reliable resource information.
• Operates a computer and assigned software, including the district's inventory/financial software system to perform various job duties such as shipping and receiving, stock inventory, and vendor and purchase order history.
• Operates a variety specialized warehouse equipment, as necessary; assures proper and routine maintenance and servicing of warehouse vehicles and equipment.
• Participates in physical inventories and cycle counts to verify stock and identifying losses.
• Prepares orders by pulling from stock to fill orders and meet delivery requirements .
• Receives stock and nonstock items and ensures specifications, quantity, and quality of orders are correct.
• Responds to inquiries from staff and vendors, and provides information and/or direction regarding the receiving documents, status of deliveries, etc.
• Restocks warehouse to ensure items availability.
• Transports a variety of items (e.g., mail, monies, food items, supplies, equipment, materials) to receive and/or deliver items as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit and the District, including various mandatory District trainings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

(At time of application)

Knowledge of:

• Warehouse operations, practices, procedures, equipment, and terminology
• Proper storage methods, space utilization and inventory techniques
• Proper loading and unloading of trucks
• Traffic laws, defensive driving techniques, and rules of the road
• Operation of a forklift, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment
• Recordkeeping and report preparation techniques
• Oral and written communication skills in English
• Operation of standard office equipment, including a computer and assigned software
• Basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios
• Health and safety practices and procedures for warehouse operations, including proper lifting techniques

Skills and Abilities to:

• Perform a variety of warehouse activities involved in receiving, inspecting, verifying, storing, loading/unloading, and distributing various food items, equipment, supplies, and other materials
• Learn designated routes and drive a vehicle to various district locations to pick up and/or deliver and distribute a variety of items
• Operate a forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment safely and using standardized methods
• Understand and follow oral and written direction
• Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Operate standard office equipment, including a computer and assigned software with proficiency
• Maintain records and files, and prepare reports with accuracy
• Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios
• Read, write, and communicate clearly in English
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Set priorities, and meet deadlines and schedules
• Adapt to changing work priorities
• Observe health and safety regulations, and legal and defensive driving techniques
• Physical stamina sufficient to maintain a strenuous work schedule
• Maintain certifications and ongoing training

RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized methods and/or procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.)

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Six (6) months of varied warehouse duties in a high-volume distribution center environment involving receiving, order fulfillment and distribution.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:

• Valid, current California Driver's License to drive a vehicle to various district sites to transport and distribute goods, equipment, and materials.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING REQUIRED:

• Forklift Operator Certificate (must obtain within 6 months of employment)
• Possession of, or ability and qualifications to obtain Food Safety Certification within 6 months of appointment, and failure to do so could result in release (if assigned to CN Warehouse)

• Pass the District's applicable proficiency exam for the job class with a satisfactory score
• After the offer of employment, obtain:
  • Criminal Justice and FBI Fingerprint Clearance
  • Negative TB test result plus periodic post-employment retest as required (currently every four years)
  • Pre-employment physical exam (D) through the District's provider at the District's expense
  • Enrollment in the Department of Motor Vehicles employer Pull Notice Program and submission of a current DMV driving record printout within 6 months of employment

SALARY SCHEDULE:

Classified Substitute Rate - $21.08 per hour

On -call as needed.

This position is temporary and on call as needed and there is no guarantee of work days and work hours. There is no contract for this position and no benefits are provided.

Materials Required:

1. Completed application

2. High School Diploma or GED

The examination process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. No additional information will be accepted from applicants once the application has been submitted.

Only the most qualified applicants, who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be placed on the Substitute list.

To move forward in the selection process, you must complete an online application through this website. Resumes may be uploaded, but cannot be used in place of a completed application.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION: ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS.

When completing the application, please ensure that you include all current and previous employment in the Work Experience section and complete allfields, including the name and contact information for your supervisors. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

All required documents must be submitted by the applicant. Personnel Commission staff will not upload your documents for you.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Personnel Specialist Lead, Mary Siegl, at marysiegl@maderausd.org or (559) 675-4500 Ext. 295.



The Governing Board desires to provide a positive work environment where employees and job applicants are assured of equal access and opportunities and are free from harassment in accordance with the law. The Board prohibits district employees from discriminating against or harassing any other district employees and job applicant based on the person's actual or perceived race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation. The following person is designated as the Title IX Coordinator.

Prince Marshall

Assistant Superintendent of Student & Family Support Services

1820 Howard Road, Madera, CA 93637

559-416-5826

Closing Date/Time: Thu, 18 Sep 2025

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