Materials Management Specialist​/Driver; LO ; LO Certification

SUMMARY

This is not a Civil Service Position. DWSD employees are subject to provisions of Court Orders entered in United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, Case No. 77-71100 with regard to certain terms and conditions of employment. DWSD does not honor reversion rights for internal candidates.

Applicants for open positions at the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The Materials Management Specialist receives stores and issues supplies and maintains records in a storeroom; assist in the supervision of a stores’ operation; direct the work activities of employees engaged in specialized stores’ activities.

Receive, store, and disburse stock, equipment and tools. Prepare requisitions and make recommendations for purchases based on operation needs and past consumption from records. Perform and reconcile physical count with inventory records and order requests. Contact vendors to obtain price quotes, secure prices and to place orders. Direct and oversee the work of employees engaged in stores activities. Prepare various store activity reports.

Ensure security of supplies, equipment, materials and/or recycled products. Develop methods to assign inventory/stock numbers and locate places for storing materials and supplies. Develop and maintain a variety of records including but not limited to perpetual inventory records, time records of field crews, work, costs, or quantities of supplies furnished for a particular job and other similar activity records. Consult manufacturers and catalogues for materials and supplies specifications.

Check incoming material and supplies for quality and quantity against invoices, purchase orders, packing slips, contract order release forms or other documents. Operate automotive vehicles and mechanized materials handling equipment such as forklifts and dollies. Perform shift work, which includes all day, afternoon, night, weekend and holiday assignments. A valid Michigan Driver’s License and the ability to drive a motor vehicle on all terrain.

Wear personal protective equipment (PPE). Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties. Provide on the job training.

Keep storeroom and/or yards in a clean and orderly condition. Perform related work duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Up-to-date perpetual inventory records and accepted purchasing practices of a large organization
• Methods used to receive and issue materials in a storeroom or stockroom
• Recycling processes and collections

SKILL TO:

• Use advanced technology
• Maintain various supply records and handling and sorting of materials

ABILITY TO:

• DEVise handling and storing methods
• Maintain accurate records
• Make arithmetic computations
• Effectively utilize appropriate security and safety equipment and procedures
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Communicate frequently with team members and other units across the Department about process, equipment or potential problems
• Develop proficiency in unit specific operations and software
• Direct team activities or to work as a team member
• Loading, transporting, and delivering items to the Central Service Facility from third‑party vendors in a safe, timely manner.
• Reviewing orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete and the charges are correct.
• Assisting with loading and unloading items from vehicles.
• Valid Michigan driver's license
• Clean driving record.
• Willingness to adhere to assigned routes, schedules, safety procedures, and transportation laws.
• Strong time management and customer service skills.
• Ability to walk, drive, lift, and carry heavy items for extended periods.
• Attention to detail.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of experience in…