Warehouse Worker

Job Description and Duties

This is a reposting. If you previously submitted an application for this position, you do not need to reapply.

The Nutrition Services Division (NSD) mission is to assist agencies in meeting the nutritional needs of school children in preschool through grade 12, and infants and children in childcare institutions! The NSD operates the Sacramento Distribution Center (SDC) that services counties in Northern California.

Under the supervision of the Materials and Stores Supervisor (Mat & St Sup) in the SDC, the incumbent performs a variety of distribution center activities. The Warehouse Worker (WW) is responsible for receiving, storing, inventorying, and issuing U.S. Department of Agriculture Foods and Department of Defense Fresh Fruits and Vegetables; loading and unloading trucks or other common carriers; and transporting materials to specified areas, either by hand or by use of powered or nonpowered equipment. Occasionally, the WW operates motor vehicles and works extended periods in the freezer and cooler sections of the SDC.

This position requires the incumbent to work for extended periods of time in a warehouse and loading dock area which has some outdoor exposure and subject to seasonal weather conditions as well as in the facility's cooler and freezer where food commodities are stored and which have extremely cold temperatures. Requires lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, stooping, and climbing such as up on to a forklift. Additionally requires ability to operate a forklift.

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Working Conditions

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and requires the incumbent to report to the office five days a week. This position is not eligible for telework.

Special Requirements

To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification.

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Warehouse Worker

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Prior warehouse experience in picking, pulling and inventory positions

• Familiarity with warehouse equipment including powered pallet jacks and forklifts

• Experience with warehouse management systems used to track items and orders being pulled

• Valid Class C drivers license required

Benefits

The State of California provides comprehensive benefits packages determined by the employee’s bargaining unit. Some of these benefits include:

· Medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance

· Paid holidays: 11 paid State holidays, 1 personal paid holiday, and 2 professional development days

·401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)

· Employee Assistance Program

· Commute Program

More benefit information can be found on CalHR’s website: Benefits Summary

Important Application Instructions

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• Incomplete or late application packages will NOT be considered.
• For experience to be considered, your STD 678 (state application) must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Applications that are submitted blank or with “see resume” in place of duties performed will be considered incomplete.
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• Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview but must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment.

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Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.