Election Worker-Warehouse

7 days ago

San Jose CA, Santa Clara County, CA; California, United States County of Santa Clara, CA Full-time

Election Materials Handler

Under 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. This recruitment is to establish an Extra-Help eligible list for the Registrar of Voters. For any questions regarding the position please contact the Registrar of Voters Administration.

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 Standards

Sufficient 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 diploma AND Six (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.

County of Santa Clara, CA