Warehouse Staff

The Department of Records is seeking to hire eight warehouse staff person to work at the Municipal Records Center, located in Middle Village, Queens.

The candidate for this position will be expected, under direct supervision, to receive, store, distribute and care for records, supplies, and equipment.

The is a temporary assignment that is scheduled to last approximately 18 months.

They will perform duties including but not limited to :

• Conduct pick-ups, deliveries and / or distribution as needed, including loading, and unloading boxes at the Municipal Records Center or at the point of pick-up, delivery, or distribution.
• Operate necessary equipment required to load and unload records, materials, and supplies, including slim-lines or forklifts.
• As necessary, support Facilities and assist with moving boxes, materials, equipment, etc.
• Remove record boxes from shelves to fill agency requisitions, or disposal work orders, lifting and carrying boxes when necessary.
• Pack, unpack, count, weigh and measure materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain reports and assist with the preparation of inventories.
• Compare materials received against invoices to records signs of damage and discrepancies in quantity. Handle boxes in an orderly fashion
• Under supervision, organize boxes by series or bar-code numbers.
• Perform box inventory checks as required by supervisor.
• Coordinate in a professional and productive manner with supervisor and warehouse team.
• Maintain document security and confidentiality.
• Keep storage facilities and materials clean and orderly.
• Data entry or data verification as needed. Successful candidates must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, and capable of handling documents with care.
• Experience working in a warehouse environment is preferred.

The position will involve standing, climbing ladders, and requires the ability to lift boxes weighing from 25 to 60

Work Location : 66-26 Metropolitan Ave., Middle Villages - Queens

Hours / Shift : Day -Part-Time up to 34 hours per week, between 8AM and 4PM. Due to the duties of this position, candidate may be required to be on call and / or work various shifts such as weekends and / or evening shifts

NO E-MAILS, PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED.

NOTE : ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.

APPOINTMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET (OMB) APPROVAL.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or

2. Education and / or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Preferred Skills

Organized and detail oriented. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Computer experience preferred.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

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Residency RequirementNew York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.