Crystal Stairs, Inc.\n

Improving the Lives of Families through\n

Child Care Services, Research, and Advocacy\n
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Head Start - Operations Specialist\n

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

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.\n
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RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nReceives, stores, and distributes equipment, material, supplies, merchandise, perishables, or tools, and compiles stock records in warehouse \nCounts, sorts, or weighs incoming articles to verify receipt of items on requisition or invoices. \nStores articles in bins, on floor, or on shelves, according to identifying information, such as style, size, or type of material \nFills orders or distributes supplies from stock \nPrepares periodic, special, or perpetual inventory of stock\nRequisitions articles to fill incoming orders or inventory \nExamines stock to verify conformance to specifications\nWorks with various vendors to ensure that site needs are addressed in a timely manner.\nCompiles 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.\n\n
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KNOWLEDGE\n\nMust have knowledge of purchasing and inventory control processes. \nBasic computer skills with proficiency in MS Word and Excel.\n\n
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COMPETENCIES\n\nAbility to handle multiple tasks and priorities effectively. \nMust have strong attention to detail with strong organizational skills. \nRequires excellent customer relations, excellent phone etiquette skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups. \nAbility to use a forklift to move\/store inventory.\nAbility to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable assistance.\n\n
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EDUCATION\n

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

1 year of direct experience in purchasing or inventory control required, with experience working in a warehouse or an inventory control setting.\n
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CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS\n

Valid California Driver's License, reliable vehicle, automobile insurance and a clean driving record required. Forklift certification is a plus.\n
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Total Package of Benefits\n\nMedical\/ Dental\/ Vision\/ - 95% Agency paid!\n401k Matching Options\nFlex Spending\nPre-paid Legal Services\nSick and Vacation Time\nPaid Holidays\nOpportunity for Growth and Development\nRobust Learning Management System offering the following continuing education units: PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM\n\n
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Crystal Stairs, Inc. is committed to building and sustaining a fully vaccinated, diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs, Inc. 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.\n
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Additional Requirements: Must be fully vaccinated and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Per the CDC, fully vaccinated means at least 2 weeks after (1) a second dose in a 2-dose series, or (2) a single-dose vaccine, and this status and definition applies to COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized for emergency use or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.\n
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For more information about Crystal Stairs, Inc. please visit our website at: www.crystalstairs.org\n
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All Head Start positions are implemented in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards in each service area.\n
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