Purchasing and Inventory Clerk I in Easton, Maryland at Easton Utilities

POSITION: Purchasing and Inventory Clerk I

REPORTS TO: Purchasing and Inventory Supervisor

JOB OBJECTIVE: To maintain an adequate, organized inventory of stocked materials and supplies to meet Easton Utilities daily usage and emergency needs. To assist with general maintenance of Easton Utilities facilities. This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• General maintenance and repair skills

• Forklift experience is preferred

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

• A valid driver’s license is required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be capable of physical work that includes lifting, pulling, and carrying supplies up to 50 lbs.

CORE VALUES OF EASTON UTILITIES:

• INTEGRITY –Operating with uncompromised values

• COMMITMENT – Unwavering dedication to our customers, our employees, our community, and our environment

• EXCELLENCE- An obvious distinction in all we do

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• ACCOUNTABILITY - Accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost effective results.

• INITIATIVE - Takes prompt action to accomplish tasks and meet goals and objectives.

• QUANTITY/QUALITY of WORK - Pays close attention to detail. Strives to achieve accuracy and consistency in all tasks.

• CUSTOMER FOCUS – The ability and willingness to find out what the customer wants or needs and to act accordingly. Dedicated to meeting external and internal customer needs.

• SAFETY ORIENTED – Knows and supports Easton Utilities safety programs and policies

JOB RELATED COMPETENCIES:

• ACTION ORIENTED – Taking on opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

• ADAPTABILITY – The ability to remain fully functional by adapting to changing circumstances (environment, procedures, people).

• ATTENTION TO DETAIL – The ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently.

• COOPERATION – The ability to work effectively with others in order to achieve a shared goal – even when the object at stake is of no direct personal interest.

• RELIABILITY – Regularly completes job-related tasks, finishes assigned projects, and meets deadlines and appointments.

MAJOR JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain a clean, organized, accessible warehouse and storage yard ensuring inventory quantities will meet the needs of Easton Utilities. Inform the Purchasing and Inventory Supervisor as supply levels get low.

• Keep requisition sheets organized by assigning inventory numbers for tracking and accounting purposes.

• Handle all shipping and receiving duties including unloading and loading, signing received or shipping documents, checking in and assigning inventory numbers.

• Ensure Easton Utilities trucks are properly stocked by checking requisition and replenishing daily.

• Assign reel numbers to cable and pipe when received; track cable and pipe usage and subtract usage from card for tracking purposes.

• Perform ground maintenance (including weed spraying) and small projects (including painting) around warehouse and other Eason Utilities’ facilities.

• Regular, reliable attendance is a requirement of this job.

• Other duties as assigned.