Inventory Control Operator II

The Southern California Regional Rail Authority, the operator of the METROLINK Commuter Rail System, is seeking two (2) Inventory Control Operator II to support the day-to-day operation of the material warehouses and storage.

This position will assist with managing Metrolink’s inventory levels and flow by tracking, maintaining, ordering, and inspecting inventory.

One position will be located at SCRRA's Melbourne Facility, 2700 Melbourne Ave, Pomona, CA 91767, with travel to other Metrolink locations, including Metrolink's main office in Downtown Los Angeles.

The facility hours of operation are 6 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. The employee may be required to be on-call. The scheduled hours for this position vary and will include days or nights any day of the week, including holidays.

The second position will be located at SCRRA’s Central Maintenance Facility, 1555 N. San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA 90065, with travel to other Metrolink locations, including Metrolink's main office in Downtown Los Angeles.

The facility hours of operation are 5 a.m. to 1 : 30 a.m. The employee may be required to be on-call. The scheduled hours for this position vary and will include days or nights any day of the week, including holidays.

TO APPLY : This is a continuous recruitment, with the first review of applications beginning November 15, 2024. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is the career level of the Inventory Control Operator series. At this level, the incumbent has some latitude for independent judgment and work methods and procedures may vary, but usually within prescribed parameters.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED

• Receives supervision from departmental management / supervisory level roles.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities.
• Perform the functions of material processing following the established inventory control procedures.
• Maintain an orderly and continuous throughput of goods in and out of the area.
• Promote safety and practice safe work habits while complying with all company policies and procedures.
• Provide timely movement of materials throughout the operation to support each department's needs.
• Perform stock-keeping functions for incoming and outgoing goods, including receipt verification, stocking of goods, packaging, inventory cycle counting and annual physical inventory, goods location maintenance, and picking up orders.
• Perform functions in the materials management system during physical inventory and cycle counts or, as otherwise, may be required to support the department's operation.
• Adhere to guidelines, SCRRA's standard operating procedures, and all Board of Directors approved Policies and Procedures for inventory control.
• Perform inventory replenishment orders for new and repairable material.
• Analyze inventory usage and stocking levels to minimize stock shortage and disruption in supply of material.
• Maintain all paper and electronic files as assigned.
• Load and unload goods from vehicles and provide assistance in securing shipments to vehicles, trailers, etc.
• Operate equipment, including pallet jacks, forklifts, bridge cranes, and truck-borne lifting equipment.
• Safely and effectively drive agency vehicles to transport goods / materials / passengers to and from specified locations while obeying all traffic and transportation laws and regulations.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are in safe and proper operating condition before use.
• Ensure maintenance for all tools and equipment.
• Provide assistance to contractors and vendors. Researches and identifies parts for customers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.Education and Experience
• High school diploma, GED, or its equivalent.
• A minimum of four (4) years of work experience in a warehouse, inventory control, or purchasing.
• A combination of training, education, and or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered when determining minimum qualifications.

Advanced relevant coursework may also substitute for a portion of the required experience.

• Valid Class C Driver's license with a satisfactory driving record of no more than two (2) moving violations and no DUl's within the last three years. Preferred Qualifications
• Experience using Microsoft Excel vlookup and xlookup functions to analyze data.
• APICS certification.
• Experience working with Oracle and Trapeze ERP systems.
• Knowledge of railroad right-of-way communications and signal components.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of :
• Navigation of and data entry into Windows-based financial, asset, and handheld data collection devices.
• Purchasing processes and procedures.
• Inventory control procedures.
• Material resource planning and warehouse management systems.
• Materials forecasting
• Safety and security procedures.Skilled in :
• Attention to detail.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Organization and time management.
• Problem-solving
• Customer service
• TroubleshootAbility to :
• Adapt to changes in work processes in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Drive a forklift to load and unload material from trucks and stocking racks.
• Learn new responsibilities quickly.
• Relocate from one base facility to a different base facility based on SCRRA business needs.
• Analyze, interpret, and react to data and report information.
• Conduct research.
• Work a variety of shifts, including overnight, weekends, and holidays. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Transition between a stationary position at a desk or work location and move about Metrolink facilities or other work site locations.
• Operate tools, such as computers, office equipment, and work-related machinery, to perform the duties of the position.
• Transport equipment or boxes up to 251bs.
• Exchange ideas by means of communication.Visual acuity to detect, identify and observe employees or train movement and any barriers to movement when working on or near railroad tracks.
• Hear and perceive the nature of sounds when working on or near railroad tracks.
• Balance, ascend / descend, climb, kneel, stoop, bend, crouch, or crawl within assigned working conditions and or locations.

Working ConditionsWorking ConditionsThe position requires work in a normal warehouse environment with some exposure to excessive noise, dust, or temperature.

Work may also be conducted in outdoor environments, at construction sites, Railroad Track and Right-of-Way environments, and warehouse environments, with possible exposure to hostile or irate individuals, moving mechanical parts, and loud noises (85+ decibels, such as heavy trucks, construction, etc.

Southern California Regional Rail Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Selection Process : Following a review of resumes and / or applications, the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process.

Eligible applicants will be notified of the exact time and place of assessments and interview. Candidates will be interviewed to determine their relative knowledge, skills and ability in job related areas.

Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a reference check, including degree verification and criminal records check provided through SCRRA.

Internal Candidates : Employees with active discipline as defined in the HR Policy No. 5.3 Positive Discipline Program and / or with performance that does not meet the standard for "meets expectations" as defined in the Performance Planning and Appraisal Process may be precluded from consideration and placement in the position.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the SCRRA will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

The SCRRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO / ADA