Salary : $67,128.77 - $81,599.62 Annually Location : CA 92626, CA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 29-26 Department: Purchasing & Warehouse Opening Date: 09/05/2025 Closing Date: 9/26/2025 12:00 PM Pacific

The Vacancy, Basic Function, Minimum Qualifications

THE VACANCY: This recruitment is open and promotional, meaning all are welcome to apply and current employees in permanent positions are eligible to receive seniority credit and promotional placement once passing all exams.

There is currently one vacancy in the Purchasing and Warehouse Department working 8 hours per day (6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) 5 days per week, 12 months per year.

Please apply online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nmusd.

BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, lead and participate in the receiving, storing and issuing of District supplies and equipment; maintain automated receiving and inventory control records and prepare related reports for schools and departments; serve as a lead over an assigned warehouse function; train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and four years of responsible warehouse work, involving receipt, storage and issuance of supplies and equipment.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver's license. Valid forklift certification. Examination Procedures And Information

Exam Weight: Supplemental Questions: Qualifying Written Examination: 50% Qualifications Appraisal Interview: 50% The supplemental questions to the application will be reviewed and rated for certification. These questions are required at the time of application and are qualifying.

An eligibility list will be established for successful candidates which will be used to fill open positions during the life of the list.

Examinations and interviews held to create the eligible list will be conducted virtually, using different online/internet platforms that require video recording or conferencing capabilities, as well as access to a computer with internet connection and basic Microsoft Office Suite Software.

The virtual written exam is tentatively scheduled for the week of October 6th. All who are successful with the written exam will be invited to the virtual qualifications appraisal interview which is tentatively scheduled for the week of October 20th. You will be contacted via email, as indicated on your application, regarding your ability to participate in the examination phase of this recruitment.

Applications will be reviewed for minimum requirements. However, Newport-Mesa Unified School District reserves the right to hold a competitive screening based on the number of applications and the needs of the District.

If you elect to have Newport-Mesa Unified School District (hereafter, 'District') contact you via email regarding your application and the hiring process, please be aware that the District is not responsible for any contacts you may have blocked on your email service. Unclaimed emails to applicants are not the responsibility of the District. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the domain @nmusd.us and @governmentjobs.com to your safe senders list. Job Responsibilities

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Lead and participate in the receiving, storing and issuing of District supplies and equipment; receive shipments from vendors; inspect shipments received for damages and proper count; match packing slips, bills of lading against items received and the purchase order; process clearance for payment; record deviation from purchase order; oversee and participate in the stocking of products.

Rotate perishable and nonperishable inventory as needed; assure food shipments are not spoiled or damaged.

Fill requisitions; prepare items or supplies for transportation according to established procedures; transport materials as needed to various District locations as needed.

Train and provide work direction to assigned staff; prioritize work assignments.

Answer telephones; greet and assist visitors; provide information and data concerning Warehouse requisitions, purchase orders, stock on hand, back orders and shipment discrepancies, damage or storage.

Load and unload delivery vehicles as needed.

Establish and maintain warehouse and distribution control records.

Operate a District vehicle and a variety of warehouse equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies and postage meters; operate and maintain freezers and refrigerators.

Maintain and assemble a wide variety of assigned equipment; communicate with outside vendors regarding equipment repairs; maintain related records.

Participate in annual and periodic inventories of warehouse items; reconcile vendor returns and credit memos.

Plan storage locations and utilize space efficiently.

Maintain the warehouse in a clean and orderly condition; maintain correct temperature conditions for food storage in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.

Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to warehouse operations as assigned; generate monthly postage report for operating site billing.

Order products utilizing an on-line computer system or over the phone; research specialty items for District events; arrange for deliveries of products and equipment for special events.

Communicate with school and District personnel regarding the pickup and delivery of orders; communicate with vendors regarding pricing and status of orders.

Assist in the preparation of information utilized in updating and revising warehouse catalogs.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Warehouse operations, procedures, equipment and terminology. Shipping and receiving procedures for the District and outside freight carriers. Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies. Proper loading and unloading of trucks. Space utilization and inventory techniques. Proper operation of warehouse equipment including forklifts, hand trucks and pallet jacks. Health and safety regulations. Food service goods, materials, supplies and equipment. Principles of food safety and sanitation. Proper methods of food storage. Basic math. District organization, operations, policies and objectives. Traffic laws, defensive driving techniques and rules of the road. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Principles of training and providing work direction to others. Oral and written communication skills. Current USPS mailing regulations and pricing.

ABILITY TO: Receive, store, ship and deliver materials, supplies and equipment to various locations. Operate forklift, pallet jack and other equipment utilized in the warehouse. Utilize space efficiently and effectively. Take inventory and maintain accurate control systems. Establish effective store-keeping procedures. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Prioritize and schedule work. Train and provide work direction to others. Observe legal and defensive driving practices. Observe health and safety regulations. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Warehouse and outside environment. Driving a vehicle to conduct work. Fumes from vehicle and equipment operation. Constant interruptions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling heavy objects. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer and various warehouse equipment. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. Bending at the waist, kneeling and crouching. Heavy physical labor. Seeing to read a variety of documents. Climbing ladders to reach supplies and equipment.

HAZARDS: Driving a vehicle during adverse weather conditions. Working around and with machinery having moving parts. Working at heights.

Ewing Consulting, Inc. August 2016 VACATION - HOLIDAYS - ILLNESS

Employees accumulate twelve (12) days of vacation during the first year of employment, increasing up to twenty-two (22) days beginning the 18th year of service, prorated for part-time, 9, 10, and 11 month assignments. The number of paid holidays per year varies from twelve (12) to fourteen (14) days depending on the work calendar. Employees accumulate twelve (12) days of paid sick leave per year, with unlimited accumulation, prorated for part-time, 9, 10, and 11 month employees.

RETIREMENT

All employees who are in the classified service and work four (4) hours per day or more are members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and Federal Social Security. If an employee in the classified service works less than four (4) hours per day they are members of an Alternate Retirement System (PARS) and do not contribute to Social Security. Approximately 7% is deducted from your paycheck for PERS retirement.

HEALTH & WELFARE

The District offers a comprehensive health benefits program for employees who work twenty (20) hours or more per week. This includes medical, vision, dental insurance plans and life insurance for employees. For full-time employees the District pays the employee's health, vision, dental, and life insurance premiums with an employee contribution required for some plans. For part-time employees plans are available on a prorated basis. Dependent coverage is available. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

The District encourages employees to pursue professional growth. Professional growth points shall be earned by employee participation while in non-paid status in activities which are employment related. Professional growth points are awarded annually and accumulate at $20 per approved Professional Growth Point and/or tuition and textbook reimbursement up to $500 is also available - limited to one per year. 01

Information I provide to the following supplemental questions will be reviewed as part of the application process. Questions that are not fully and completely answered will be considered grounds for disqualification from the examination process. Stating "see resume" in lieu of a complete response to these questions is not acceptable. Select "Yes" to indicate that you have read and understand these instructions. Yes

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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? Yes No

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How many years of verifiable job related responsible warehouse work do you have involving receipt, storage and issuance of supplies and equipment? 1-2 years 2-3 years 3-4 years 4-5 years 5 years or more

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Do you have a valid California Driver's License (or an out of state license and are willing to obtain a California Driver's License upon offer of employment)? Yes No

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Do you have a valid Forklift Certification? Yes No No, but I am willing to obtain a forklift certificate

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If you answered YES to the above question, return to the main application in the attachments section and attach a copy of your certification. Select YES to indicate that you have read and understand these instructions. Yes

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How many years of verifiable job related experience do you have maintaining automated receiving and inventory control records? 1 - 2 years 2 - 3 years 3 - 4 years 4 - 5 years 5 years or more

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How many years of verifiable job related experience do you have operating multiple model forklifts, electric pallets jacks, order pickers and other warehouse related equipment? 1 - 2 years 2 - 3 years 3 - 4 years 4 - 5 years 5 years or more

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According to the job announcement, check the box that most closely matches your level of proficiency to perform the minimum qualifications listed:Receiving shipments and verifying specifications, quantity and quality. No ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations. Limited ability and experience to apply this knowledge in work-related situations. Proficient and experienced in applying this knowledge in work-related situations.

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Preparing orders from requisitions and pulling stock for delivery. No ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations. Limited ability and experience to apply this knowledge in work-related situations. Proficient and experienced in applying this knowledge in work-related situations.

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Conducting physical inventories, verifying stock and identifying losses. No ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations. Limited ability and experience to apply this knowledge in work-related situations. Proficient and experienced in applying this knowledge in work-related situations.

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Maintaining files, records, schedules, calendars, catalogs and inventory. No ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations. Limited ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations. Proficient in applying this knowledge in work-related situations.

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Researching discrepancies in records such as purchase orders and packing slips. No ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations. Limited ability and experience to apply this knowledge in work-related situations. Proficient and experienced in applying this knowledge in work-related situations.

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Preserving food supplies, under controlled temperatures and guidelines. No ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations. Limited ability to apply this knowledge in work-related situations. Proficient in applying this knowledge in work-related situations.

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The questions below are designed to indicate whether you are willing to perform the duty listed. Check YES if you are willing to perform this duty or NO if you are not. Please keep in mind that all of the duties listed are REQUIRED of the position. If you are not willing to do any one of the duties listed, you will not be considered in the recruitment process.Select "Yes" to indicate that you have read and understand these instructions. Yes

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Loading and unloading delivery trucks. Yes No

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Driving a vehicle during adverse weather conditions. Yes No

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Performing heavy physical labor. Yes No

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Climbing ladders to reach supplies and equipment. Yes No

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Working around and with machinery having moving parts. Yes No

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Working around loud or noisy equipment. Yes No

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Working around fumes from vehicle and equipment operation. Yes No

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Working around and in cold food storage units and freezers. Yes No

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Describe your work experience as it applies to inventory control, inventory tracking and stock rotation processes. Be sure to include the size of the warehouse and the type of materials for which you were responsible. 25

Describe your work experience in planning delivery of orders and delivery driver route management. 26

Describe your most frustrating warehouse/delivery driver event and how you resolved it. Required Question