Warehouse Worker Job at Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in Williamsburg

Overview

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The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution. It owns and operates a large museum complex and related facilities in Williamsburg, Virginia. The organization serves more than 5 million on-site visitors each year and engages with millions more digitally.

About The Position

The primary function of the Warehouse Worker is to process stock material requests from various CWF or CWC staff for warehouse stock items. The role involves pulling stock from assigned storage locations and delivering it to requesters. The Warehouse Worker 1 may assist with receiving, sorting and storing new inventory and supporting inventory control using computerized inventory and bar-coding systems.

Essential Functions

• Creates or assists in creating system-generated material requests for stock inventory on behalf of internal warehouse customers.
• Processes material requests, including picking stock from storage bins or areas using bar-code scanners and recording itemized transactions; responds to and processes inventory transactions face-to-face at the warehouse counter when needed.
• Responds to counter issue requests from internal employees who are unable to remotely generate material requests and must obtain stock in person.
• Loads or unloads trucks with stock inventory items requisitioned by internal employees or delivered by suppliers for stock replenishment.
• Completes paperwork as required to maintain proper inventory control.
• Operates smaller forklifts with a lifting capacity up to 5,000 pounds and pallet jacks on smooth or paved surfaces.
• Operates a smaller cargo van to deliver requisitioned materials.
• Counts or assists in counting warehouse stock during physical inventory procedures.

Qualifications

• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Experience in stock inventory control policies and procedures beyond working at a warehouse counter is preferable.

Education & Experience

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to understand and perform basic arithmetic.
• Ability to read and write at levels necessary for understanding written instructions and communicating with internal customers face-to-face.

Preferred:

• Ability to drive small- or medium-sized trucks.
• At least one year of experience in a warehouse inventory environment and experience operating a small forklift (~5,000-pound capacity).
• Ability to obtain internal forklift operator certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds.
• Valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license with an acceptable driving record per Colonial Williamsburg Foundation criteria.
• Must provide a 5-year Motor Vehicle Record prior to employment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Work Type: This is a non-exempt position, eligible for overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Overtime may be required during high-peak periods as directed and approved by the supervisor.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos

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