Materials Assistant

UNCLASSIFIED POSITION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT

Salary: $38,000 Non-negotiable

High School Diploma or GED required;
Supplemented by two years of experience in warehouse and inventory management or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Resumes are welcomed without personal and identifiable information.

Must be able to obtain, and maintain, a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s) within 6 months of employment in this position.

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans’ preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only. To see the full Fulton County Veterans’ Preference Policy and Procedure, please .

The examination will consist of a review of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as eligible. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.

All applications must be completed in full before they are submitted. Please review all applications for accuracy and make all corrections before submission as errors can result in not meeting the minimum qualifications. We do not accept additional information after applications are received by the Department of Human Resources Management.

The purpose of this classification is to provide assistance with the handling, stocking, physical inventory, and delivery of supplies and materials. This series is distinguished from the Purchasing series by its focus on the warehousing, control, and release of equipment, materials, and supplies.

• Loads, unloads, receives stocks, and stores parts, supplies, and materials.
• Conducts physical inventory; places decals on items; records identification numbers.
• Delivers and retrieves supplies and materials and maintains records of deliveries.
• Operates a County vehicle to deliver supplies and materials to various site locations.
• Maintains assigned storeroom, warehouse, and loading dock in a clean and orderly manner.
• Assists with placing orders and completing receiving documentation as required.
• Responds to customer questions and resolves problems as required.

• Assists office personnel with answering incoming calls when needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Leadership Under Pressure: Quickly identifies which orders, deliveries, or inventory needs must be addressed first; assists coworkers and leads by example when deadlines tighten or unexpected shortages occur; demonstrates reliability and consistency during peak operational demands.

Operational Planning and Execution: Organizes stock levels, tracks materials, and ensures timely replenishment; plans daily tasks such as receiving, staging, and issuing materials; maintains accurate logs, receipts, and system entries for traceability.

Adaptability and Rapid Problem Solving: Quickly addresses missing items, damaged goods, or unexpected delivery changes; adjusts priorities when urgent material needs arise from maintenance, production, and field teams; finds alternatives when stock is low or substitutions are required.

Team Cohesion and Communication: Works closely with maintenance, operations, and procurement to meet material needs; supports internal departments with timely, respectful, and solution-focused…