CATS Store Clerk - Storekeeper #2102-032000-01

Date Opened

Sunday, February 21, 2021 8:00 AM

Close Date

Saturday, March 06, 2021 11:59 PM

Section

Charlotte Area Transit

Salary

$17.95 - $23.55/hour; Commensurate with Experience

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Overview

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

Summary

The Store Clerk, under minimal supervision, maintains inventory located in Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS)South Boulevard light rail vehicle maintenance facility (VMF). The VMF is a seven day; twenty four hour; three hundred sixty five day operation. The Store Clerk works in the storeroom, assisting maintenance staff in retrieving parts needed for preventive maintenance work orders, notifies maintenance staff of deliveries of corrective parts received,

documents parts received for work orders, completes requisition documents for non-existing parts, assists procurement liaison in researching and locating suppliers for parts, scans and inventories parts received and retrieved into inventory maintenance software and verifies quantities are correct in inventory, performs cycle counts on inventory, and performs other duties as directed by Warranty and Parts Manager. Must be able to assume flexible work shifts, including day, night, and weekends.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with all members of the parts and warranty workforce and all related Rail sections to ensure all parts and services are available to maintain safe, reliable, and clean rail vehicles and rail facilities.

• Processes requests from maintenance staff for requisitions of parts and supplies, assists maintenance

staff in requisitions for parts and supplies in inventory for work orders and completes requisitions for

non-existing parts and supplies needed.

• Follows and adheres to all storeroom standards, policies and procedures applicable to the day-to-day

operations of the light rail line.

• Maintains a library of part supplier’s catalogs and assists maintenance in researching parts needed for

corrective work orders.

• Scans parts out of inventory and processes packing receipts by adding parts to inventory.

• Performs planned weekly cycle counts to ensure the accuracy of the storeroom inventory levels.

• Maintains the cleanliness of the storeroom and assists with relocation of parts as needed.

• Complies with all safety regulations set forth by CATS, OSHA, FTA, FRA, and NCDOT.

• All other job-related duties as assigned by Warranty and Parts Manager.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Safely operate a forklift.

• Follow oral and written instructions with minimal supervision.

• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in English both orally and in writing

• PC skills including all Microsoft Office programs.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain and maintain a City driving permit.

Preferred Qualification

Prefer an Associate’s Degree in business, transportation, or related field from

an accredited college or university.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a High School diploma/GED.

Must demonstrate a basic knowledge of computer database function and

proficiency skills with using a computer.

Candidate must have 3 years of experience working in a shop or storeroom.

Conditions of Employment

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

Apply online.

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Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

In Conclusion

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