Election Worker – Warehouse – Extra Help

DescriptionUnder supervision of permanent Registrar of Voters’ staff operates materials handling equipment and performs manual tasks in the receipt, storage, and delivery of a variety of election materials and related tasks as required.Assignments in this classification are temporary part-time assignments, plus overtime as needed, normally during election season.Typical Tasks* Loads and unloads election materials stock from delivery vehicles;* Unpacks, stores, and rearranges election supplies;* Operates forklifts and other materials handling equipment;* Checks incoming orders, in cases not involving difficult identification problems, for accurate quantity and specifications;* Prepares election materials for issuance or delivery;* Drives vehicles, including trucks, to deliver election materials;* Assists with election supply inventories;* Creates Voter Information display boards;* Packs election supply kits from multiple items in preparation for delivery;* Uses manual and low level electronic machinery to move materials within warehouse areas;* Moves election supplies for testing and quality control process;* Acts as navigator with a delivery team delivering election materials;* Organizes, sorts, and attains physical counts of materials to be restocked;* Supports mass mailing operation of official election information;* Performs related work as required.Some assignments may require:* Operating a forklift to stock and/or relocate palletized material from high level racks;* Acting as a driver with a delivery team with a truck in delivering materials.Employment StandardsSufficient education and experience, which demonstrates possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities:Training and Experience: The knowledge and abilities required to perform this function are normally attained through training and experience equivalent to possession of a high school diplomaANDSix (6) months of experience in storeroom methods and procedures used in the receipt, storage and issuance of goods.Possession of a valid California Driver’s license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Drivers Permit is required for some assignments.Possession and maintenance of a Forklift Operators Certification is required for assignments where forklift use is required.Knowledge of:* Storeroom methods and procedures used in the receipt, storage and issuance of goods;* Machinery used in warehouses;* Safe lifting practices.Ability to:* Operate manual and low level electronic machinery;* Exercise physical exertion in the movement of moderately heavy or bulky supplies;* Understand and follow oral and simple written instructions;* Maintain effective working relationships with others;* Navigate to delivery locations;* Perform basic clerical work including simple computer usage;* Work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed due to the workload.