Stock Clerk (LA-357-25E) Carson

Stock Clerk

To issue, receive, and maintain an optimum inventory of stock items in a warehouse or stockroom setting, and to provide employees with goods and services associated with stock handling.

Under general supervision from a Supervisor of Treatment Plant Maintenance, the incumbent's duties may include checking out and receiving tools, materials and supplies; inspecting stock and arranging tools and supplies in designated bins or shelves; cleaning assigned areas; making adjustments or repairs to equipment and tools; using a computer terminal to keep records; preparing periodic, special or perpetual inventory of stock; operating light equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks to move stock or a truck to deliver or pick up supplies; receiving, distributing and accounting for uniforms; picking up goods from vendors; and performing related duties as required.

Applicants must possess a valid California Class C driver license and one year of experience involving the receipt, storage and issuance of a variety of supplies and material. Recent experience with computers and software programs that deal effectively with inventory control and record keeping. Forklift and computer experience is highly desirable.

The competitive selection process may cover knowledge of operation of forklifts and pallet jacks; general principles of issuing and receiving stock; and safety principles of the trade. The ability to keep alpha-numeric records; apply standardized warehouse, stock or tool room practices and procedures for receipt, storage, dispensing and inventory of goods and materials.