MECHANICAL STORES CLERK

 DEFINITION: 

 Under  a Supervising Mechanical Stores Clerk or other supervisor,
 assists  in  the work involved in receiving, recording,  storing,
 and  shipping mechanical, automotive, and other parts, materials,
 and supplies; does other related duties as required.

 NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for
 illustrative  purposes only.  A particular  position  using  this
 title   may   not  perform  all  duties  listed   in   this   job
 specification.  Conversely, all duties performed on the  job  may
 not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Unloads  shipments  and  distributes electrical  and  maintenance
 materials and supplies from trucks and freight cars.

 Checks   incoming  shipments  for  conformity  with  orders   and
 specifications.

 Checks  delivery sheets when shipments are received to  see  that
 specified goods are delivered and in good condition.

 Records kinds and quantities of supplies and materials received.

 Sizes  and  labels automotive and mechanical stock and sees  that
 stock  bins  are kept supplied according to size,  color,  and/or
 other description.

 Maintains  stock  in  bins and on racks in an  orderly  and  safe
 condition.

 Fills requisitions at the counter and checks supplies against the
 requisitions.

 Assists  with the maintenance of a set of stock record cards  and
 helps take periodic inventories of stock on hand.

 Assists in maintaining essential records and files.

 Will  be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or  manual  recording and information  systems  used  by  the
 agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      EXPERIENCE:

      One  (1)  year  of experience in the handling of  parts  and
 supplies  used  in  the maintenance of automobiles,  trucks,  and
 other mechanical equipment.

      LICENSE:

      Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid  
 in  New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than  
 employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties
 of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of automotive parts, equipment, and supplies.

 Knowledge of  stock room organization, procedures, methods,  
 and records.

 Knowledge of  problems,  procedures,  and  methods  involved
 in checking delivery  sheets  to see that  specified goods are
 delivered and that they are in good condition.

 Ability  to load and unload trucks and freight cars and to lift
 and carry heavy and bulky burdens safely.

 Ability  to  prepare accurate records of the kinds and quantities
 of goods received, stored, and/or shipped.

 Ability  to  sort  and size automotive and mechanical  equipment,
 materials, and supplies.

 Ability to prepare suitable labels.

 Ability to assist in keeping bins and racks properly supplied  at
 all times.

 Ability  to  help  maintain the warehouse in a safe  and  orderly
 condition.

 Ability  to work at the counter and to receive, check, and fill
 requisitions for automotive and mechanical stock of varied 
 types.

 Ability to help maintain a set of stock cards.

 Ability to assist in the taking of periodic inventories.

 Ability to maintain essential records and files.

 Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
 manual recording and information systems used by the  
 agency, office, or related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate
 in English  sufficiently  to perform the duties  of  this  position.
 American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered  
 as acceptable forms of  communication.

 Persons  with  mental or physical disabilities  are  eligible  as
 long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
 reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.   
 If the accommodation cannot be made because it  would  cause
 the employer undue  hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
02455
L
C
  
N/A
03
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This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 6/03/1997