Warehouse Specialist - Temporary at Purchasing Department

TACOMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Tacoma, Washington United States  View Map
Posted: Oct 16, 2025
  • Full Time
  • Purchasing and Warehouse
  • Other
  • Job Description

    Tacoma Public Schools

    Expected Start Date: October 2025

    FTE: 1.0

    Hours per day: 8

    Payrate: $53.92/hour

    Additional Information: This is a TEMPORARY position for a staff member out on a leave of absence. The approximate dates are October 20, 2025 - January 19, 2026.

    This position performs a variety of warehousing functions which includes receiving, material handling, order filling, delivery, and mail/audiovisual distributing.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

    1. Receives and stores merchandise in assigned locations and enters data by computer.

    2. Fills store withdrawals and inventory requests, using a computer.

    3. Prepares and packages warehouse supplies for shipping.

    4. Assists in the annual storeroom inventory.

    5. Drives delivery truck and mail truck; transports and delivers items as directed; accounts for assigned items using delivery documents.

    OTHER JOB DUTIES

    1.Maintains a clean and orderly work and storage area to contribute to a safe and efficient work environment.

    2.Performs related duties as assigned.

    3.Regular, reliable, predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work.

    CONDITIONS

    Required to move heavy objects; may be required to lift and carry up to 70 pounds, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, climb, and/or be mobile; may travel to various district locations.

    Education and Experience

    High school graduation or equivalent and general warehousing experience; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work.

    Licenses/Special Requirements

    Valid Washington State driver’s license.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    Knowledge of warehouse storage techniques.

    Ability to operate a forklift and delivery trucks.

    Ability to lift up to 70 pounds using proper equipment and safety precautions.

    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.

    Closing Date/Time: Mon, 20 Oct 2025
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Tacoma Public Schools
    • Tacoma Public Schools

    Tacoma Public Schools (TPS) is one of the largest districts in Washington State serving approximately 30,000 children in preschool through grade 12. The district has 35 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, 10 high schools and 4 early learning centers. 19 schools are designated as innovative.  TPS has nearly 5,000 employees and is one of the largest employers in Tacoma. 

     

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