Operations Specialist - Crystal Stairs

Crystal Stairs, Inc.

Improving the Lives of Families through

Child Care Services, Research, and Advocacy

Head Start - Operations Specialist

The following job summary is for descriptive purposes only. Actual job descriptions and job title is subject to change.

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Assistant Director, the Operations Specialist compiles and maintains records concerned with ordering and storing. The Operations Specialist issues and receives shipping materials, supplies and equipment to maintain inventory for all Crystal Stairs Head Start/Early Head Start CCP sites. Responsible for assisting in a variety of warehouse duties, including, unloading and loading trucks, fulfilling purchase orders, and keeping warehouse stocked with essential equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Receives, stores, and distributes equipment, material, supplies, merchandise, perishables, or tools, and compiles stock records in warehouse
2. Counts, sorts, or weighs incoming articles to verify receipt of items on requisition or invoices.
3. Stores articles in bins, on floor, or on shelves, according to identifying information, such as style, size, or type of material
4. Fills orders or distributes supplies from stock
5. Prepares periodic, special, or perpetual inventory of stock
6. Requisitions articles to fill incoming orders or inventory
7. Examines stock to verify conformance to specifications
8. Works with various vendors to ensure that site needs are addressed in a timely manner.
9. Compiles reports on use of stock handling equipment, adjustments of inventory counts and stock records, spoilage of or damage to stock, location changes, and refusal of shipments.

KNOWLEDGE

• Must have knowledge of purchasing and inventory control processes.
• Basic computer skills with proficiency in MS Word and Excel.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Must have strong attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Requires excellent customer relations, excellent phone etiquette skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
• Ability to use a forklift to move/store inventory.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable assistance.

EDUCATION

High School graduate or equivalent G.E.D. is required; some college preferred.

EXPERIENCE

1 year of direct experience in purchasing or inventory control required, with experience working in a warehouse or an inventory control setting.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid California Driver's License, reliable vehicle, automobile insurance and a clean driving record required. Forklift certification is a plus.

Total Package of Benefits

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ - 95% Agency paid!
• 401k Matching Options
• Flex Spending
• Pre-paid Legal Services
• Sick and Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunity for Growth and Development
• Robust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM

Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a fully vaccinated, diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, medical condition as defined by state law, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other legally protected status.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

For more information about Crystal Stairs, please visit our website at: www.crystalstairs.org

All Head Start positions are implemented in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards in each service area.