STOCK WORKER II - New York City, NY : Job Details

APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE STOKE WORKER CIVIL SERVICE TITLE,

Work location: 10300 Foster Ave, Brooklyn NY 11236

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is comprised of the administrative units of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). HRA is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. DHS is committed to preventing and addressing homelessness in New York City by employing a variety of innovative strategies to help families and individuals successfully exit shelter and return to self-sufficiency as quickly as possible.

HRA/General Support Services (GSS) provides safe, healthy, and appropriate facilities for HRA's various social service programs. Its many functions include facilities planning and coordination, design and construction, renovation, repair and maintenance, custodial and other building services, health/safety program coordination, lease and property management, land use and environmental review activities, contract administration for facilities services, and warehouse operations. GSS plays a major role in HRA emergency preparedness.

General Support Services/ Office of Planning and Logistics is recruiting for one (1) Stock Worker II to function as Stock Worker II, who will:

* Perform duties involved in the shipping, receiving and order fulfillment of supplies.

* Review the work of Stock Workers, verifying, counting, and checking orders in QC unit, before distributing.

* Review the work of Stock Workers, verify, count supplies, and compare to purchase orders & packing slips in the Receiving unit before items are Put-Away in stock locations.

* Select, count, pack and unpack materials and supplies.

* Perform weekly, monthly, and annual cycle counts.

* Operate material handling equipment.

* Load and unload materials and supplies at warehouses and at the point of pick-up, delivery, or distribution.

* Participate in ongoing continuous process improvement programs; identify ways to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

* May perform the duties of the supervisor in his/her temporary absence.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.

Preferred Skills

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. - Knowledge of personal computer and MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.