Inventory and Store Specialist II

Job Title

Inventory and Store Specialist II

4110 Guadalupe, Austin, TX

The Warehouse Specialist II reports to the Warehouse Supervisor within Supply Services and works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position is responsible for performing logistical, inventory, and general warehouse operations, managing inventory through electronic systems and delivering goods to state facilities. Primary responsibilities include inspecting incoming shipments; receiving, processing, and storing inventory;

pulling and preparing orders; delivering goods; conducting inventory counts; and maintaining a safe and secure work environment. The role requires the use of multiple computer software systems, handheld inventory devices, and warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and trucks equipped with lift gates. The Warehouse Specialist II is also required to actively participate in and/or serve during Continuity of Operations (COOP) activations.

• Reviews system‑generated picking tickets for logical bin picking order and planned delivery dates to assigned units using material handling equipment.
• Verifies items to be picked to affixed labels on warehouse bins.
• Picks, verifies and makes notations on the pick ticket.
• Loads carts with picked items for safe maneuvering.
• Stages loaded carts in outgoing warehouse location.
• Ensures roll‑up and walk‑in doors are secure and visitors are escorted while in the warehouse to maintain security.
• Loads and unloads warehouse stock using lifting equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies).
• Puts away warehouse stock into assigned racking and shelving.
• Delivers stock and non‑stock items to ordering departments using a state vehicle in a timely manner.
• Unloads vendor freight trucks, verifying shipments with purchase orders and other shipping documents.
• Uses lifting equipment, dock plates and dock levelers to safely move items from trucks to the warehouse.
• Inspects, counts and checks items for compliance or damage, making notations on documents.
• Enters data into the MIMS automated inventory control computer program for inventory tracking purposes.
• Uses handheld electronic devices to conduct inventories, research variances and monitor inventory of warehouse stock supplies.
• Enters data into the CAPPS Financial system to provide accurate and timely receiving of warehouse stock, assets and non‑stock items.
• Participates in COOP plan and other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of warehousing methods and procedures, inventory and stock control record keeping, automated inventory‑control systems, reporting procedures, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Skill in the use of mechanical lifting devices used in warehouse operations to move, transfer and deliver goods.
• Ability to review warehouse rules, regulations, and policies for compliance and to follow departmental policy instructions for inventory control guidelines.
• Ability to use a handheld device for the purpose of managing warehouse stock and receiving goods.
• Ability to prepare reports and maintain records.
• Skill in operating a computer using inventory control and receiving software.
• Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

• Valid Class C Drivers License (Texas Driver’s License preferred) checked yearly for violations or suspensions.
• Forklift Fundamentals – FRK
  0100, completion required within three (3) months of employment.

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
• Work experience with computer‐based inventory control and receiving software or similar systems.
• Work experience in a warehouse/inventory control related field preferred.
• Prior experience with forklifts and other material handling equipment preferred.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability.

Applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. HHSC uses E‑Verify, and I‑9 documentation must be brought on the first day of work.