Warehouse Operator 4- WO4 (MCCCW)



Job Details

Warehouse Operator 4- WO4 (MCCCW)
Employer

State of Washington

Salary

$3,568.00 - $4,028.00 Monthly

Location

Mason County – Belfair, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Job Number

2018-05050

Department

Dept. of Corrections

division

Prisons - MCCCW

Opening Date

05/18/2018

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NA

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WAREHOUSE OPERATOR 4 
Full-Time PERMANENT
Mission Creek Corrections Center for Women (MCCCW) 
 Please carefully read this posting in its entirety, as it contains important information for candidates. 

 
 Note: This recruitment will be opened until filled, with a review period of every 10 days. 

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for a Full-time Permanent- Warehouse Operator 4 at MCCCW, located in Belfair, WA. 
 
If you are interested in applying and would like to be considered, please apply online, attach a current Letter of Interest (preferably no more than two (2) pages) indicating how you meet the qualifications and why you believe you are the ideal candidate for the position, and a current Resume. 
 
AGENCY PROFILE:
The Department of Corrections, as a partner in the criminal justice system, enhances public safety, administers criminal sanctions and programs in accordance with the law, and provides leadership for the future of corrections in Washington State. The Department consists of the Office of the Secretary, Prisons Division, Community Corrections Division, Administrative Services Division, and Health Services. The Department employs over 7,600 staff and has a biennial budget of approximately $1.6 billion.
 
MISSION CREEK CORRECTIONS CENTER FOR WOMEN is a minimum-custody facility for adult women. MCCCW's focus is to prepare female offenders for their transition back into our communities. To do this, DOC provides opportunity for pre-screened offenders to work on supervised work crews which include sustainable projects, fish hatchery projects, salmon habitat preservation, and other community and park maintenance.  The offenders learn to develop good work ethics, expand their work skills and abilities, and provide a service to the community. In addition the facility provides other programs to enhance successful reentry. 
 
The facility is located Tahuya State Forest outside Belfair, Washington about 30 minutes south of Bremerton. Some staff choose to live close by; others commute from surrounding areas of Bremerton, Gig Harbor, or Tacoma. Close to the Olympic Mountains, Hood Canal, and Case Inlet, the area affords opportunity for many kinds of outdoor activities and water sports. For more information on the area, go to http://www.explorehoodcanal.com
 
Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all offenders can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.

Responsibilities

  • Supervision and Training of Offenders
  • Observe/supervise offenders operating and maintaining equipment/machinery.
  • Document and provided feedback on offender job performance and behavior.
  • Maintain security and discipline over offender workers.
  • Account for offender workers.
  • Execute and maintain tool control processes.
  • Maintain key control.
  • Maintain accurate timekeeping for offenders.
  • Warehouse Management
  • Responsible for the efficient management of the facility warehouse to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
  • Maintains an ordering and delivery schedule for the facility. Maintains an electronic catalog accessible by facility staff.
  • Maintain an organized and efficient work environment free of hazards.
  • Maintain good safety practices.
  • Supervise, train and evaluate offender workers according to Department policies and provided training (CORE, PREA, In-Service).
  • Supervise offender crews. Escort/transport crews to complete work necessary for facility operations.
  • Provide excellent customer service, being responsive, accurate, timely and respectful to customers, at all times.
  • Inventory Management
  • Responsible for the accuracy of the inventory tracking system (Consumable Inventory Systems-CIS).
  • Complete annual consumable and/or fixed asset inventory.
  • Tag a new acquired assets and assist in disposal/surplus process as needed.
  • Staff Development and Supervision
  • Supervise warehouse staff by monitoring their work to ensure tasks are accomplished in a safe manner.
  • Mentor staff when necessary and provide growth opportunities when available.
  • Help employees to succeed by modeling accountability; be fair, reasonable and consistent. 
  • Maintain knowledge of the CBA and Department Policy and reporting staff misconduct to Local Business Advisor.
  • Train staff in assigned work activities, core local and job specific competencies.
  • Other
  • Respond to security measures of the institution of and an ongoing responsibility to report security violations of the institution.
  • Collaboration with Correctional Industries to ensure order keying and delivery of offender store.
  • Foster positive, ethical and professional workplace relationships.
  • Build positive relationships with your counterparts at other facilities to ensure you are using consistent best practices.
  • Participate in active communication ensuring timely information sharing with customers including custody staff on possible security issues.
  • Research and gather documents for response to public disclosure request as directed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED certificate.
  • Two years of progressive clerical or technical experience in a commissary and/or warehousing operation.
  • Physical ability to do the required work of the position.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Basic computer experience and Microsoft Office literacy.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience training others.
  • Four years progressive clerical or technical experience in a commissary and/or warehousing operation, including one year of supervisory or lead worker responsibility.
  • Ability to drive a manual transmission vehicle.
  • Intermediate computer experience and Microsoft Office literacy.

Supplemental Information

'The mission of DOC is to improve public safety.'

For additional information about the agency, please visit doc.wa.gov. 


IMPORTANT NOTES:

IT IS A REQUIREMENT TO:

Provide a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. The Department of Corrections defines a professional reference as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates. Failure to provide this information may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.

AND

Your answers to the supplemental questions MUST be supported by the work experience section in your application, or you may not be considered for this position. Resumes will not replace the "Work Experience" section of your online application. You may be disqualified if your work experience does not include information used to: 1) Meet the minimum qualifications of the job, and 2) back up your answers to the supplemental questions.

Only complete applications will be considered. Please ensure the application is complete, with employer and supervisor addresses and telephone numbers; and that all other blocks of information are complete, to include salary and the reason for leaving prior employment. Incomplete applications may eliminate the candidate from further consideration.

  • Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.  Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
  • Employees may work directly with or in close proximity to incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
  • We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
  • Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
  • Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
  • Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire.  When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment may also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
  • If this position is included in a Union Shop, employees will be required to become members within thirty (30) days of employment.
 
We are committed to hiring individuals who possess core diversity competencies: 
  • Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.
  • Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
  • Respectfully acknowledge people's differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.
  • Promote inclusiveness.
  • Be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
  • Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.

 
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability. 
 
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email chardae.gillespie@doc.wa.gov or call us at 253-858-4691.  For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388

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More than Just a Paycheck!
 
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

 
Read about our benefits:
 
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work. Check with the agency human resource office for specific benefit information.

Insurance Benefits
 
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.  There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.  Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.  Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.  To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website.
 
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
 
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).  New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.  For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
 
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).  This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
 
Vacation (Annual Leave)
 
You begin accruing vacation starting your first month of employment. Since we value your loyalty, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Vacation accrues for full-time employees per WAC 357-31-165.
 
Holidays
 
Full-time employees are entitled to eleven* paid holidays:
 
HOLIDAY
DATE
 
New Year's Day
January 1
 
Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday
Third Monday in January
 
Presidents' Day
Third Monday in February
 
Memorial Day
Last Monday in May
 
Independence Day
July 4
 
Labor Day
First Monday in September
 
Veterans' Day
November 11
 
Thanksgiving Day
Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
 
Christmas Day
December 25
 
Personal Holiday
Employee's selection each calendar year

*Employees who are members of certain Unions are entitled to an additional personal leave day of their choice. Please refer to specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
 
Social Security
 
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
 
Sick Leave
 
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Paid sick leave may be used for reasons included in WAC 357-31-130.
 
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information.

01
Are you currently a permanent employee with the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC)?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Please select the highest level of education that you have completed:
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • None of the Above
03
Do you have a valid driver's license? **THIS IS A REQUIREMENT FOR THIS POSITION**
  • Yes
  • No
04
Please select the choice that most closely represents your paid clerical or technical experience in a commissary and/or warehousing operation: retail clerking, warehousing, stock-keeping, or shipping and receiving.
  • I do not have this experience
  • 1-2 years of this experience
  • 2-3 years of this experience
  • 3-4 years of this experience
  • 4 or more years of this experience
05
Please select the choice that most closely represents your paid supervisor or lead worker experience.
  • I do not have supervisory or lead worker experience.
  • I have 1-2 years supervisory or lead worker experience.
  • I have 2-3 years supervisor or lead worker experience.
  • I have 3 or more years supervisor or lead worker experience.
06
Please select the choice that most closely represents your experience operating motorized material handling equipment (i.e. forklifts, pallet jacks, turret trucks, and other comparable equipment)?
  • I do not have this experience.
  • 1-2 years of this experience.
  • 2-3 years of this experience.
  • 3 or more years of this experience
07
Please select your level of knowledge with a Consumable Inventory System (CIS).
  • I have performed less than two functions in CIS or have not used CIS.
  • I have 2 years or less with CIS with a general understanding of several functions and how the system works.
  • I have worked with CIS for 3 or more years and have a high level of knowledge and/or supervised staff in the complete process of CIS.
08
Do you have the physical ability to do the required work of the position?
  • Yes
  • No
09
Did you provide three (3) REQUIRED professional references with valid contact information in the reference section of your application as requested under "SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION" in the job posting for this position? *WITHOUT THIS REQUIREMENT, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CONSIDER YOU FOR THIS POSITION Please Note: You may click on Step 1 "Job Application" to go back and provide and/or edit this information
  • Yes
  • No
10
I have attached the REQUIRED Letter of Interest, to include how your experience and skills make you the ideal candidate for this position? as requested under "SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION" in the job posting for this position? **WITHOUT THIS REQUIREMENT, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CONSIDER YOU FOR THIS POSITION**
  • Yes
  • No
11
I have attached the REQUIRED Resume, to include work history and experience. **WITHOUT THIS REQUIREMENT, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CONSIDER YOU FOR THIS POSITION
  • Yes
  • No
12
I have read the "Supplemental Information" section of the job announcement, and I understand that all related experience must be listed under the Work Experience section of this application and that it must include a detailed explanation of my roles and responsibilities at each relevant employer. I also understand that resumes are not rated or reviewed for minimum and preferred qualifications or references, and that an incomplete application or lack of details may disqualify my application. (Please note: The quality and completeness of the application will be considered in determining whether applicants will move to the next phase of the screening.)
  • Yes
  • No, I will contact the recruiter prior to submission of this application for clarification.
13
I have read the "Supplemental Information" section of the job announcement, and I understand that "see resume" or "see application" will not be accepted for answers to supplemental questions and I also understand that answers to the supplemental questions must be completed and must be supported by information in my application.
  • Yes
  • No, I will contact the recruiter prior to submission of this application for clarification.

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