ARASA FOREMAN III (Material Management) - 90387484 - Los Angeles

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SUMMARY OF DUTIES

This position is responsible for coordinating daily storehouse operations at all the MoE Los Angeles warehouses (P010,P020,P464,J020). This role will also perform all storeroom activities such as tracking and maintaining inventory, shipping, receiving, recording of receipts and disbursements, and maintain all SAP weekly reporting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain the inventory and issuance of all inventory items 
• Coordinate and manage the cycle counting program and maintain the department’s benchmark variance weekly 
• Lead and direct the daily agreement staff (12 employees) 
• Suggest and streamline business processes within the warehouse 
• Able to be on call 24/7 – 365 days a year, to respond to on-site emergencies
• Promote and support an enriched safety environment 
• Attend bi-weekly BAM conference call
• Run and maintain all SAP reports daily
• Maintain local on-site facility support for the storeroom
• Pay vendor invoices and requisition through AOD
• Assist in the onboarding of new employees to Procurement & Logistics group 
• Knowledge of WFD time keeping system and able to complete weekly payroll
• Proven excellent interpersonal skills, leadership, problem solving
• Ability to guide and support staff to achieve goals consistent with departmental and corporate programs and objectives within budgetary constraints
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of cycle counts and methods to maintain and improve location and inventory validity and accuracy
• Satisfactory prior job performance
• All other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED
• Extensive experience demonstrating skill-managing people, programs and/or projects and managing warehouse operations
• Extensive Knowledge of SAP logistics processes and software 
• Ability to multitask and complete deadlines as assigned 
• Comply with Amtrak standards of excellence, safety rules, and all other policies/procedures 
• Must have valid drivers’ license
• OSHA Certification
• Forklift Certification, preferred
• DOT HazMat certified
• Ability to lift 50 lbs 

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Hours Of Assignement:
Monday – Friday 12pm-8pm

The hourly rate is $45.94 (with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment). Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan; life insurance; paid time off; reimbursement of education; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement. Learn more about our benefits offerings here

You power our progress through your performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. 

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen. 

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.  

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses. 

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.