Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Job Classification Specification
RECEIVING CLERK
Pay Grade B33
Basic Function
| Under moderate supervision, receives material at the Central Warehouse requiring interface with the Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS). |
Classification Characteristics
| Differs from Stock Clerk in that Receiving Clerk performs work involving the processing and receipt of material requiring interface with the ASRS, while Stock Clerk performs work involving the storage, picking, issuance, and inventory of vehicle parts and other materials. |
Supervised by: Manager, Materiel; Materiel Supervisor
Supervises:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Work Environment
In order to achieve Metro’s goals in support of its mission, potential candidates are
required to commit and continuously practice and demonstrate the following work values:
- Safety – To ensure that our employees, passengers
and the general public’s safety is always our first consideration.
- Service Excellence – To provide safe, clean, reliable,
on-time, courteous service for our clients and customers.
- Workforce Development – To make Metro a learning organization
that attracts, develops, motivates and retains a world-class workforce.
- Accountability for Performance and Fiscal Responsibility – To manage every taxpayer and customer-generated dollar as if it were coming from our own pocket and ensure the highest possible return on investment.
- Innovation and Technology – To actively participate in identifying
best practices for continuous improvement.
- Sustainability – To reduce, reuse and recycle all internal resources
and reduce green-house gas emissions.
- Integrity – To rely on the professional ethics and honesty of every
Metro employee.
- Teamwork – To actively blend our individual talents to achieve world-class
performance and service.
- Civil Rights – To actively promote compliance with all civil rights statutes,
regulations and policies.
- Community – To actively engage with the Community as it relates to Metro interest/services.
Examples of Duties
- Processes and receives material requiring interface with the ASRS, including repair and return items, Rebuild orders, cores, division credits, purchase orders, direct purchases, and other related items, which requires the use of a forklift
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Verifies and confirms the receipt of material with delivery personnel, documenting exceptions on bills of lading or packing slips
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Uses a Microsoft Windows-based computerized program to access Metro’s inventory control system to identify, retrieve, enter, or update storeroom and warehouse data
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Creates appropriate lot sizing (receipt quantities) to fully maximize space utilization of storage bins or pallets within the ASRS; adjusts and corrects loads at the reject area for acceptance into the ASRS
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Responds to inquiries from various locations regarding the status of material in the receiving area and researches system data to provide receipt information
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Follows Materiel Department’s guidelines and procedures in processing material and supplies
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Cleans and maintains work area
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Performs duties of a lower classification during periods of system malfunctions, production changes, or reduced deliveries
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Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
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Essential Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Basic warehousing and inventory control practices
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Safety procedures
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Basic arithmetic
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Vehicle operations and safety
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Basic computer operations
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Basic operations of material handling equipment utilized, eg forklifts, hand trucks, etc
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Computerized inventory control systems
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Nomenclature of parts, tools, and equipment used in a bus, rail, or automotive repair shop
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Trade manuals and parts catalogs covering bus, rail, or automotive equipment
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Computerized recordkeeping and related data entry procedures
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Electronic Parts Catalog (EPC)
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Ability to:
- Receive, transport, and distribute parts and materials
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Practice Metro's inventory control procedures
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Operate basic warehousing equipment such as weight scales, banding machines, and counting scales
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Maintain receipt records and logs
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Independently lift and move objects weighing up to 55 pounds; lift and move objects weighing over 80 pounds with assistance
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Safely operate supply trucks, forklifts, and Metro vehicles
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Operate a computer to enter and retrieve data
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Follow oral and written instructions
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Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
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Communicate effectively with others
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Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe
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Read, write, speak, and understand English
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Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the RECEIVING CLERK position MUST meet
the following requirements:
- One year experience performing clerical, stock, warehouse, or inventory control work
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Experience must include operation of a forklift
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Possession of a forklift certification/license or the ability to obtain a forklift certification/license within the first two weeks assigned to the Receiving Clerk job classification
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Valid California Class C driver’s license
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Special Conditions
- Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
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Disclaimer
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Date Originally Created: 5/15/1995
Date Last Revised: 5/13/2019 11:54:40 AM
TCU: 0932A