Warehouse Associate Jobs

The Department of Health Services (DHS) , Division of Public Health (DPH) is recruiting for two Warehouse Associates for the Office of Preparedness and Emergency Health Care (OPEHC). DHS is located at 1 West Wilson Street in the heart of downtown Madison, near the State Capitol, the Madison Metro route and the Capital City bike path.

As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:

• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, which is considered among the best in the country!
• Top rated health plan options starting at $35/month for single plans and $87/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.

The Warehouse Associates will be responsible for receiving, staging, storing, and distributing personal protective equipment (PPE) and other medical supplies and equipment for the OPEHC incident response. This position will coordinate with the Warehouse Planners and Warehouse Supervisor.

In this position, you will also:

• Coordinate shipment schedules.
• Oversee the fulfillment and shipment of those orders.
• Ensure completion of appropriate memoranda of understanding (MOUs).
• Provide technical assistance to ensure scheduling and distributions occur as needed.
• Coordinate with other agencies, hospitals, and other healthcare providers to ship warehouse inventory as approved.
• Engage in health equity work to seek to protect and promote the health and safety of all people in the state of Wisconsin.

OPEHC staff will center in our work the needs of those most impacted by emergencies and will build relationships of accountability and partnership with communities impacted by our work.

The starting salary is $18.84 per hour (approximately $39,000 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. This position is classified as an Inventory Control Coordinator – Advanced and is in pay schedule and range 03/11.

All applicants who may be appointed to this position will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.

DHS strives to hire individuals who demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

These positions require the ability to stand for extended periods of time, lift up to 50 pounds, and reconfigure pallets.

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Experience ensuring approved requests are picked accurately and shipped in a timely manner (e.g., inventory distribution, etc.).
• Experience with purchasing and receiving (e.g., coordinating inventory replenishment, ensuring received inventory is counted, labeled, and put away, etc.).
• Experience with warehousing or general inventory control procedures (e.g., monitoring inventory levels, reconfiguring pallets, cycle counting, etc.).

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience with inventory control for PPE and other related medical supplies and equipment.
• Experience providing recommendations for quality improvement and streamlined efforts.

Your letter of qualifications is limited to 1 page. For a guide on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here.

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Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts according to the qualifications above. Please monitor your email for communications related this position. Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.

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DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s affairs, click here.

For technical assistance and general information, please see Commonly Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact HR Specialist in Human Resources at [email protected].

The deadline to apply is May 24th, 2023, at 11:59 pm.