Warehouse Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Warehouse Assistant

REPORTING STRUCTURE

Department: Facilities

Reports to: Warehouse Manager

Reporting Staff: None

DISTINGUISHING FACTORS

Position will assist Warehouse Manager with coordinating the storage and distribution of all KIHA

tools, supplies, materials, and equipment. Position will help maintain physical tool and material

inventory for all projects, (including modernization, maintenance, development and unmet need)

and will properly supply materials, equipment and tools as needed for various jobs.

The incumbent will assist with the storage of supplies and materials for all departments. Incumbent will

expedite warehoused equipment and material for KIHA projects and maintenance operations and will

expedite from local vendors when necessary.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

1. Responsible for working with warehouse manager to utilize appropriate inventory controls measures

for storing and dispensing material, tools, and equipment of the Authority.

2. Responsible for assisting the warehouse manager check incoming equipment, materials and supplies

for type and quantity ordered and condition received, Document and report deficiencies and damaged

items to Warehouse Manager.

3. Responsible for learning and using the coding system to accommodate inventory control for tools and

equipment.

4. Responsible for storage of all materials, tools and equipment in a safe, orderly and secure manner.

5. Responsible for the return of unused or retired material to stock and helping to maintain accurate

inventory records.

6. Responsible for working with warehouse manager to expedite necessary equipment, tools, and

materials from warehouse to work crews as requested or purchasing and expediting from local vendors in

accordance with small purchase procurement policy.

7. Responsible for identifying surplus, obsolete, and scrap materials or supplies to be disposed of in

accordance with KIHA disposition process.

8. Responsible for helping with monthly checks and annual inventory of equipment, materials and

supplies.

10. Assist with site security cameras as needed or directed.

11. Responsible for working professionally and effectively with internal and external partners, applicants,

tenants, and participants.

13. Assist with Janitorial duties as needed or directed, to include transportation of materials and waste for 

recycling.

15. Assist with grounds keeping and snow removal as needed or directed.

16. Responsible for promoting a safe and drug free work environment.

17. Other duties as assigned by the Warehouse Manager, Facilities Director, or Executive Director.
 

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Requires the ability to organize work and meet deadlines.

• Requires ability to fill out required paperwork for requests and use of computer systems to enter data as

needed.

• Requires ability to lift at least 75 pounds, to work from elevated positions and to

operate off-loading equipment.

• Requires familiarity with commonly used tools and maintenance materials.

• Requires ability to maintain/repair commonly used tools.

• Requires knowledge of occupational hazards and safety measures.

• Requires valid forklift safety and certification.

• Requires valid Alaska drivers’ license with excellent driving record.
 

Kodiak Island Housing Authority is an Equal Housing Opportunity Employer. This position is

subject to the Alaska Native/American Indian employment preference under Section 7(b) of the

Native American/Alaska Native Housing and Self-Determination Act, and Section 3 of the

Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S. C. 1701U) and Regulations in 24 CFR

part 135.

COMPENSATION

Status: Non-exempt

Salary Range: 32 $43,495 – $62,318

Benefits: Fringe benefits offered