West Columbia, South Carolina
State Warehouse Customer Service Specialist - 60013748
Job details
- Location
- West Columbia, South Carolina
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $35,000 - $40,000/yr
- Posted
- 4 weeks ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
State Warehouse Customer Service Specialist
The Department of Administration's Division of State Agencies Support Services is seeking a State Warehouse Customer Service Specialist to join the team! The State Surplus Property Program promotes and facilitates the sustainable reuse of personal surplus property to state and local governments, qualifying non-profit entities and the public. In this role you will assist the supervisor in the State Warehouse by assisting customers in the selection of surplus property and assisting the manager in the screening, receiving, selling, and marketing of the program.
This position is onsite in West Columbia, SC.
Responsibilities of the State Warehouse Customer Service Specialist:
- Meet the needs of customers wishing to purchase property from the state Surplus Property Office, including assisting customers with purchases, loading purchases, and promoting the Surplus Property Office.
- Create a customer-friendly atmosphere using customer service skills.
- Keep the warehouse clean and organized in a manner that is convenient for customers to make purchases.
- Responsible for changing signs in the warehouse on Friday afternoons before you leave to reflect on the discounts and proper cycle for the following week.
- Attends and participates in all on-site and off-site auctions, when available.
- Work or perform duties outside of normal assigned job duties when needed to ensure Surplus Property's success.
Position Duties
- A high school diploma and experience working in a warehouse.
- Position requires on-call shifts and callback.
- Position requires routine driver duties.
- Position requires frequent stooping and/or bending.
- Position requires frequent lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Position requires up-to-date certifications.
- Position may require reporting to work during emergency situations and hazardous weather events.
- Must be able to use a hand truck, unassisted, operate a forklift and drive a state-owned vehicle.
- Knowledge of merchandising, and customer service concepts.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
Other Qualifications
The Department of Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click herefor additional information.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices*
*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
Benefits
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Supplemental Questions
01
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
- Yes
- No
02
Will you now or in the future require sponsorship from the Department of Administration for employment visa status?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have a high school diploma and work experience directly related to the area of employment?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Administration Address 1200 Senate StreetColumbia, South Carolina, 29201 Phone803-737-4272
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