Ohio Department of Health
Inventory Control Specialist 2 (PN20015016, 20015023)
Ohio Department of Health, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
Inventory Control Specialist 2
We are currently seeking two Inventory Control Specialist 2’s to support the essential functions of our warehouse. This versatile, hands‑on role is responsible for operational readiness, safeguarding critical public health assets, and enabling effective emergency response across the state.
Responsibilities
Serve as a central point through which all warehouse operations are coordinated.
Maintain readiness of critical assets and supplies needed for public health programs and emergencies.
Ensure vital medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment are accurately tracked, stored correctly, and available when needed to meet statewide public health demands.
Perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment (e.g., mobile health unit, ultra‑low freezers, mobile cooling units, and oxygen generators) and guarantee the assets are fully operational and ready for deployment at any time.
Use warehouse management system to coordinate, distribute, analyze, and monitor inventory.
Receive, inspect, distribute, and maintain inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment for statewide distribution.
Perform inventory counts in the warehouse, including unstacking/restacking pallets and removing/repacking interior boxes from cases.
Enter, update, verify, track, and maintain computerized inventory.
Prepare and assist with loading and unloading of materials, supplies, and equipment for statewide shipments.
Operate material handling equipment (MHE) to organize materials in the warehouse.
Move and lift objects weighing up to thirty (30) pounds.
Assist with the development, implementation, and enforcement of policies and procedures on warehouse inventory control and salvage disposal as assigned.
Monitor receipt and disposition of surplus inventory and resolve problems involved with inventory of supplies.
Prepare inventory reports for quality control and data reconciliation.
Assist other warehouse personnel with various duties (e.g., answering phones, reviewing packing requests, assisting with special and/or rush orders).
Attend meetings and training sessions pertaining to warehouse management and inventory.
Qualifications
Associate’s or advanced degree in business or public administration.
Experience utilizing a warehouse management system.
Experience with inbound and outbound inventory shipments.
Experience in the order fulfillment lifecycle, including order creation, processing, picking, quality assurance inspection, and shipping logistics.
Experience operating warehouse material‑handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks).
Experience operating oversized vehicles (e.g., pickup trucks with trailers, recreational vehicles).
Experience identifying and coordinating the maintenance of warehouse material‑handling equipment and vehicles.
Effective communication skills with team members.
Education & Transcripts Official educational transcripts are required for all post‑high‑school educational accomplishments, coursework, or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants must submit an original transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment.
Compensation and Schedule Hourly position with a pay range of $28. Pay scale: OCSEA Pay Range Schedule.
Full‑time; Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Location Health Department Building, Columbus, Ohio.
Contact Kristi W. will contact individuals selected for an interview.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a central point through which all warehouse operations are coordinated.
Maintain readiness of critical assets and supplies needed for public health programs and emergencies.
Ensure vital medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment are accurately tracked, stored correctly, and available when needed to meet statewide public health demands.
Perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment (e.g., mobile health unit, ultra‑low freezers, mobile cooling units, and oxygen generators) and guarantee the assets are fully operational and ready for deployment at any time.
Use warehouse management system to coordinate, distribute, analyze, and monitor inventory.
Receive, inspect, distribute, and maintain inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment for statewide distribution.
Perform inventory counts in the warehouse, including unstacking/restacking pallets and removing/repacking interior boxes from cases.
Enter, update, verify, track, and maintain computerized inventory.
Prepare and assist with loading and unloading of materials, supplies, and equipment for statewide shipments.
Operate material handling equipment (MHE) to organize materials in the warehouse.
Move and lift objects weighing up to thirty (30) pounds.
Assist with the development, implementation, and enforcement of policies and procedures on warehouse inventory control and salvage disposal as assigned.
Monitor receipt and disposition of surplus inventory and resolve problems involved with inventory of supplies.
Prepare inventory reports for quality control and data reconciliation.
Assist other warehouse personnel with various duties (e.g., answering phones, reviewing packing requests, assisting with special and/or rush orders).
Attend meetings and training sessions pertaining to warehouse management and inventory.
Qualifications
Associate’s or advanced degree in business or public administration.
Experience utilizing a warehouse management system.
Experience with inbound and outbound inventory shipments.
Experience in the order fulfillment lifecycle, including order creation, processing, picking, quality assurance inspection, and shipping logistics.
Experience operating warehouse material‑handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks).
Experience operating oversized vehicles (e.g., pickup trucks with trailers, recreational vehicles).
Experience identifying and coordinating the maintenance of warehouse material‑handling equipment and vehicles.
Effective communication skills with team members.
Education & Transcripts Official educational transcripts are required for all post‑high‑school educational accomplishments, coursework, or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants must submit an original transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment.
Compensation and Schedule Hourly position with a pay range of $28. Pay scale: OCSEA Pay Range Schedule.
Full‑time; Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Location Health Department Building, Columbus, Ohio.
Contact Kristi W. will contact individuals selected for an interview.
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