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Major Duties and Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations and Maintenance (70%)

• Job holder performs loading and unloading of both expendable and non-expendable including but not limited to furniture, appliances, etc. from trucks/vans to the warehouse(s). Assists in organizing, preparation and the delivery of items from the warehouse to office buildings, residential properties, and other locations.

• Operates forklifts, trolleys and other electrical or mechanical equipment to safely move and transport heavy items.

• Assists in packing, unpacking and delivery of welcome kits to the new arrivals as directed by the supervisor. Organizes and distributes expendable supplies to customers and various sections as required.

• Performs maintenance and housekeeping duties towards warehouse(s) such as cleaning, polishing, dusting to ensure cleanliness and security of the storage areas. Conducts safety inspection of the warehouse and equipment to notify the supervisor of any discrepancies.

• Incumbent serves as an incidental operator of official vehicles and meets all requirements outlined in 14 FAM 433. Incumbent is expected to pick up and deliver supplies, as needed.

Inventory (20%)

• Keeps log of incoming and outgoing warehouse items to assists with the inventory control.

• Conducts annual inventory to help ensure that all items are stored properly, no theft has accrued, no safety or fire hazards exist.

• Conduct individual inventories of residences and inspect items to ensure that no theft or damage of the embassy property has accrued. Identifies and reports damaged or missing items for replacement.

• Assists in arranging items for sale or disposal.

Other Duties Assigned (10%)

• Provides manual assistance during visits and/or events such as setting up of control rooms, safeguarding property, tracking of items and equipment etc.

• Escorts visitors, outside contractors and non-cleared employees at post when required.

• May be required to provide manual labor assistance to any of the sections or offices as directed by the supervisor.

**Note: This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency.