Assistant Storekeeper

Metra is America’s fourth busiest commuter rail system, providing essential transportation services to a community of over 9.4 million residents. As an organization of over 2,600 professionals, we are committed to safely and efficiently meeting the growing and changing transportation needs of the commuters and businesses we serve.
To meet those needs, Metra employs a diverse workforce in an environment that fosters creativity and drives innovation. We invite you to learn more about Metra and the many career opportunities we offer.

Administrative Support(Including Clerical and Sales)

Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service .

The Supply Chain Operations Division consists of Materials Contract Administration and Storehouse Operations. The purpose of the department is to serve various customers within Metra. Managing the continuous supply of parts materials and services required to support Engineering, Mechanical and Transit Operations. Additionally, the department operates Metra’s four storehouses and is responsible for managing Metra’s fuel and P-Card programs.

Reporting directly to the Storekeeper, the Assistant Storekeeper will perform all the duties and oversee the operations of the storehouse in the Storekeeper’s absence including: ensuring the integrity, security, and accuracy of the inventory; conducting safety meetings; supervising contract employees and handling all personnel concerns; and analyzing inventory, monitoring stock levels, and ordering non-inventory materials and services.

On a regular basis, the Assistant Storekeeper will perform the major duties of the storehouse clerk, operate forklift trucks and other storehouse equipment to load, unload, pick-up, and deliver material.

Receive, catalog, and reconcile inventory and invoicing discrepancies with Procurement and Accounts Payable.

Input data into the computer and assist with employee training.

Select and issue material in response to requests, transfers, restocking and back orders.

Perform cycle counting, add new line items to storage areas, and monitor integrity of the inventory.

Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges, so candidate can consider their growth potential.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

• Must possess two (2) years of warehouse experience.
• Basic knowledge of coach, locomotive, and engineering material, equipment, and parts.
• Able to type 25 wpm.
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess and maintain a valid class “C” driver’s license.
• Possess a forklift certification OR be able to be certified within the 30 daysof hire.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.

Preferences:

• Experience supervising contract personnel in a Railroad or other transportation based storehouse or warehouse environment.
• Experience with RMIS and Global PO systems.

DISCIPLINE STATEMENT:
Metra employees with discipline on their record for the previous twelve (12) months will not be considered and/or selected for this position.

Also, Metra employees presently on probation due to reinstatments, or who have discipline assessed after the date of this posting will not be considered and/or selected for this position.

Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be…