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Under the supervision of the Inventory Control Manager, the Warehouse Clerk searches and inspects all items that enter the Supply/Warehouse area. Incumbent is responsible for accounting, receiving, storing, and issuing materials as well as maintaining inventory. The Warehouse clerk also coordinates the work of incarcerated individuals assigned to work within the Supply/Warehouse area. 

• Maintains a strict inventory of all items, including chemicals that enter and exit the Allegheny County Jail (ACJ).
• Orders all items, such as mattresses, sheets, chemicals, etc. that are needed at the ACJ.
• Ensures that all ACJ vehicles are scheduled for maintenance and maintains an accurate log of fuel and mileage, as well as employees authorized to operate a county vehicle.
• Travels to various vendors and county facilities to pick-up/deliver equipment/supplies.
• Checks the working conditions of all security equipment at the beginning of each shift to ensure that they are in working condition.
• May use a forklift and/or other equipment necessary to place received goods in their proper and defined storage locations.
• Monitors the work of all incarcerated individual workers to ensure the effective operations of the Supply Warehouse in accordance with rules and regulations, PA 37, and ACA standards.
• Ensures that all inmate workers are properly dressed and do not have any personal property in their possession when reporting to their assigned work detail.
• Ensures that all areas of the Supply/Warehouse are secured at all times.
• Notifies the ground Floor Control personnel of any inmates leaving the Supply area and their destination. 
• Keeps an updated list of all workers assigned to the area. 
• Performs related tasks and duties as assigned or required.

• Inventory management principles, practices and procedures.
• Safety standards required in warehouse operations.
• PA Title 37 and the American Correctional Association standards.
• Allegheny County Jail rules and regulations.
• Heavy machinery.
• General office equipment & operation (Copier, Fax, PC, etc.).

• Microsoft Office products.

• Manage and direct incarcerated individuals.
• Learn and effectively utilize automated inventory management and other software and/or computerized systems as required.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Perform physical labor that requires frequent walking, bending, standing, and lifting of up to 40lbs.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain records in accordance with established standards and guidelines.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Travel to a variety of Allegheny County locations.
• Obtain certification to operate heavy machinery as required.