Warehouse Worker

Warehouse Worker

Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known museum complexes in the world. Our mission is "that the future may learn from the past" through preserving and restoring 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia's colonial capital. We engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse peoples who helped shape a new nation.
The primary function of the Warehouse Worker is to process stock material requests, either system-generated or in-person counter requests, from various CWF or CWC staff for warehouse stock items and to fulfill such requests by pulling stock from its assigned storage bins or locations and turning it over to the requester. In connection with the above, the Warehouse Worker 1 performs or assists in receiving, sorting and storing new inventory, taking such steps as may be required for inventory control, all of which is done using computerized inventory and bar-coding systems.
Essential Functions:
Creates or assists in creating system-generated material requests for stock inventory on behalf of internal warehouse customers.
Processes material requests including picking stock from storage bins or areas using bar-code scanners to record itemized transactions; this and the next bullet imply manning the warehouse counter and responding to and/or processing inventory transactions face-to-face.
Responds to counter issue requests from internal employees who are unable for whatever reason to remotely generate material requests and must go to the warehouse in person to obtain the stock materials they need.
Loads or unloads trucks with stock inventory items requisitioned by internal employees or delivered by suppliers for stock replenishment.
Completes paperwork as required to maintain proper inventory control.
Operates smaller forklifts with a lifting capacity of up to 5,000 pounds and pallet jacks of various sizes on smooth or paved surfaces.
Operates smaller cargo van to make deliveries of requisitioned materials.
Counts or assists in counting warehouse stock during physical inventory procedures.
Qualifications:
Good communication and customer service skills.
Experience in stock inventory control policies and procedures, beyond working at a warehouse counter, is preferable.
Required and Preferred Education & Experience:
Required:
Minimum requirements include having a high school diploma or G.E.D. and an ability to understand and perform very basic arithmetic.
Must be able to read and write at levels necessary for understanding written instructions and for communicating with internal customers face-to-face.
Preferred:
Must be able to drive small- or medium-sized trucks.
Must have at least one year's experience working in a warehouse inventory environment and must have experience operating a small forklift of approximately 5,000-pound capacity.
Must be able to obtain an internal certification as a forklift operator within thirty days of being hired.
Must be able to lift 75 pounds.
Must possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license and have an acceptable driving record based on The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's criteria.
Must be able to provide a 5-year Motor Vehicle Record prior to employment
Must be at least 21 years of age
This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This position may be subject to overtime during high peak times, etc. as directed and approved by the supervisor.
Equal Opportunity Employer