Inventory & Materials Spec II - Post Regional Distribution Ctr. - (2601594)
Position Information
The TxDOT Support Services Division is seeking a highly motivated individual for an Inventory & Materials Specialist position at the Regional Distribution Center (RDC) in Post, TX. The RDC focuses on working individually and as a team to supply materials for the districts and divisions and assists in maintaining stocked inventories. The position will require monitoring inventory such as stocking, rotating, reporting items not meeting standards or goals, spot checks, and annual inventory cycle counts. This individual will pull orders and prepare them for shipment and also load and unload materials by hand or utilizing a forklift in safe and efficient manner.
At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.
Minimum Salary: 50,000.00
Maximum Salary: 58,000.00
Pay Basis: Yearly
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Locations: Post Regional Supply Center 709 S BROADWAY Post 793563700
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job
Shift Details: 40 hours per week
Location Flexibility: Onsite
Benefits and Perks
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
- Retirement Plans
- Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
- Paid Leave and Holidays
- Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
- On-the-Job Training
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
- Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Position Description
Performs ordering and expediting functions or issues and maintains warehouse stock, supplies, equipment and materials. Work requires contact with other governmental and private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.
Essential Duties:
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Evaluates new products.
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Ensures the loading and unloading of stock, by using hand, hand truck or forklift according to policies and procedures.
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Assists in reviewing and correcting automated receipts from the Warehouse Receiving Unit.
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Cleans work area.
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Conducts annual inventory.
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Ensures incoming freight meets specifications as required moves these items using appropriate safety methods and tools.
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Ensures warehouse area and equipment are kept clean and properly maintained.
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Enters and reads computer data relating to the issuance and receipt of stock.
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Handles problems relating to incorrect or damaged stock and disposes of surplus stock.
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May train other employees
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Monitors inventory levels to maintain stock at proper levels including ordering materials, reducing surplus or obsolete stock, and minimizing back orders.
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Prepares correspondence to district personnel and vendors.
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Prepares weekly orders for traffic signs
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Processes receipts and transfers of minor equipment items.
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Provides assistance to warehouse management as needed.
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Provides status update information to management.
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Records amount of materials/items received or distributed and reports discrepancies.
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Requests or maintains hazardous materials data.
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Weighs, counts, sorts and places materials/items on racks, shelves or bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color or commodity code; as required moves these items using appropriate safety methods and tools.
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Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies
Experience: 4 years experience in warehouse operations, supplies management or purchasing and forklift operations. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). College education and/or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience in PeopleSoft and Microsoft Excel applications preferred.
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Forklift operating experience preferred.
Competencies:
Considerable knowledge of
Proficient skill in
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Maintaining effective working relationships with others
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Using basic mathematical fundamentals
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Using, maintaining, and repairing of tools and equipment of the trade
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Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
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Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
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The use and support of personal computers and peripheral equipment
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Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
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Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment and mechanical devices of the trade
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
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Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
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Required to wear protective gear, hard hat, or other device
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Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
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Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
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Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
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Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
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Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
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Talking expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
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Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
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Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
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This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
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Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
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Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
Job: General Servs/Contracts/Purch
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: Jul 9, 2026, 8:08:08 AM
Unposting Date: Jul 23, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
State Job Title/s: Inventory & Store Spec III
State Job Code/s: 1913
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Applicant Information
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
