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Position #23586: Warehouse Laborer Location: MTS Warehouse Hours: 8 Hours per Day, 260 Days per Year Salary: $26.70 - $28.54 Open Date: 09/22/2026 Application Deadline/Close Date: 09/28/2026 at 10:00PM, OR until filled. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Warehouse Laborer is a crossover position that will be utilized in the Print Shop, Mail Room, Deposit Run and Warehouse. The position will work dayshift as needed to cover for absent staff or as additional manpower. The intent is to create an entry level position for the purpose of flexibility to assign labor as/where needed, and to determine the aptitude of the employee for future placement opportunities within the Department. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. All applications must be submitted to the Kennewick School District Online at www.ksd.org. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Must pass a basic ability test.
• Must pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting.
• Must provide transcripts of highest level of education within 30 days of employment
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.
• Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training at time of hire and yearly thereafter.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
• Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. (Must provide driving abstract.)
• The skill and ability to perform the duties satisfactorily and to accept the responsibilities listed under the headings “Essential Duties and Responsibilities”, “General Requirements”, “Physical Demands”, and “Work Environment”.
• Willingness to comply with district board policies and established programs.
• Evidence of ability to be a self-starter with a demonstrated ability to problem-solve.
• Show a history of dependability and punctuality, along with positive evaluations and recommendations.
• Must be able to work alone and be flexible to work various shifts.
• Evidence of ability to operate computers and a Computerized software, such as WebCRD, QTrax, School Dude and other district used programs.
• Evidence of ability to organize and prioritize in order to meet the district's needs and deadlines.
• Evidence of ability to determine the scope of work, materials needed, and make cost estimates.
• Evidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative, and effective relationship with fellow employees, shop lead persons, district staff, and administrators.
• Evidence of ability to approach assigned work in a professional manner, working toward the common goal of teamwork, pride in service delivery and continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED
• Prior experience with warehouse equipment including hand trucks, pallet jacks, lift gates and forklifts.
• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to problem solve.
• Demonstrated skills in mathematics and reading.
• Able to organize and prioritize in order to meet district needs and deadlines.
• Able to keep accurate records.
• Forklift Certification or the ability to be forklift certified.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work as general labor in support of the Print Shop, Mail Room, Deposit Route and Warehouse as directed.
• Work closely with, and communicate with, co-workers, Lead persons, Coordinators, Purchasing Manager.
• Perform work as directed to the best of your abilities.
• Have a willingness to learn new skills.
• Willingness and flexibility to work all shifts as assigned.
• Report problem areas and safety hazards in or on school facilities.
• Provide assistance to and/or coordinate with other employees in order to accomplish the highest possible quality and quantity of work in the least amount of time, without causing undue hardship for other workers.
• Perform all duties of the position within the scope of Kennewick School District policies and procedures, including regular attendance and punctuality.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of a calendar-based preventative maintenance system.
• Enter time and materials into electronic work order system.
• Generate work orders for preventative maintenance and other needed work.
• Perform other related jobs and duties as assigned.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability to perform the essential functions. Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical manuals, product labels, and procedures. Ability to write effectively, and use e-mail correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimal numbers. Ability to calculate percentages, discounts, proportions, area, circumference, and volume. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Mobility: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull up to 50 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.
• Sense: The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Lifting: The employee must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs. and up to 100 lbs. with help; must also be able to lift overhead.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Physical Hazards: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F +. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.
Kennewick School District's Non-Discrimination Policy The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights & Equity: Dr. Thomas Brillhart - (509) 222-5010 ([email protected]) Section 504, Title IX: BJ Wilson - (509) 222-5003 ([email protected]) This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all education programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District. Applicants: Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School District's Director of Human Resources. For information on salary and benefits, visit www.ksd.org/jobs. Kennewick School District Contact Names and Telephone Numbers: Toni Neidhold, Director of Human Resources [email protected] Certified/Classified ADA Amy Martinez, Assistant Director of Human Resources [email protected] Classified ADA Kennewick School District 1000 West 4th Avenue Kennewick, WA 99336