Driver Warehouse Worker 1

Posting number: 2026-03920

Department: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Job classification: DRIVER WAREHOUSE WORKER 1

Posting type: Open Competitive

Categories: Warehouse, Agriculture, Drivers

Summary

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), Division of Food and Nutrition, is seeking to underfill one vacant Driver Warehouse Worker II position with a Driver Warehouse Worker I in the Las Vegas office. Driver Warehouse Workers receive, store and distribute USDA Foods and other supplies in support of statewide food distribution programs. Incumbents are responsible for loading and unloading freight, operating warehouse equipment and various commercial vehicles and delivering goods to agencies throughout Nevada to ensure timely and accurate distribution. Under general supervision, incumbents perform the range of duties described in the Driver Warehouse Worker series concept. Responsibilities include receiving and storing freight; managing food inventory; palletizing and organizing stock; unloading shipments manually or with forklifts or pallet jacks; inspecting freight for damage; verifying quantities and descriptions against bills of lading; and moving freight to designated warehouse storage areas, including freezers. Incumbents prepare orders for delivery by reviewing orders, pulling the quantity and type of stock specified, packing or palletizing stock, moving filled orders to the staging area and loading delivery vehicles according to established delivery schedules and the order in which goods will be delivered. Within a local, regional, or statewide area, incumbents operate various light-, medium-, and heavy-duty transportation vehicles to deliver orders and pick up supplies, materials and equipment, and obtain appropriate documentation to verify delivery or receipt of goods. Additional duties include monitoring warehouse stock layout and locations through visual inspections to ensure easy access, proper rotation of stock and optimal utilization of space; relocating stock as necessary; and conducting regular inventories. This position supports a warehouse and delivery environment that may require work in extreme or inclement weather conditions, including exposure to heat, cold and work in walk-in freezers or coolers. The position may require travel, including overnight stays for deliveries in rural areas with limited cell service. A four-day, 40-hour workweek schedule is required, with additional travel as needed to meet delivery schedules. Underfill positions are expected to progress to the next level in the series upon meeting minimum qualifications and satisfactory performance. Because of the CDL requirement of this position, Federal Law requires random screening of controlled substances throughout the course of employment.

Driver Warehouse Workers receive and store freight; load transporting vehicles; deliver and pick up supplies, materials, and equipment.

Examples of duties

One year of experience in warehouse operations which included responsibility for loading freight, operating forklifts and operating single commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 26,000 pounds or more to deliver supplies and equipment; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Qualifications

Receive and store freight consisting of items such as food, office furniture, and office, maintenance, janitorial, and other supplies for use by State agencies and commodity food recipients; palletize freight; unload shipments manually or use forklifts or pallet jacks; inspect freight for damage; verify quantity and description agree with the bill of lading; and move freight to a designated area of the warehouse for storage.

Prepare orders and load the delivery vehicle in preparation for shipment to consignee in accordance with established delivery schedules; review orders, pull quantity and type of stock specified, pack or palletize stock, move filled orders to staging area, load delivery vehicle in accordance with the order in which goods will be delivered; complete data entries into computer system to track and account for inventory received or disbursed; maintain overall inventory of warehouse and process required receiving paperwork.

Within a local, regional or statewide area, operate various light, medium and heavy duty transporting vehicles to deliver orders and/or pick up materials, supplies, and equipment; unload orders, load and secure items being picked up, and obtain appropriate documentation to verify delivery or receipt of goods.

Ensure transporting vehicles, forklifts and related equipment are maintained in proper working order through periodic visual inspection of the vehicle/equipment; review maintenance records; perform routine service or report service and repair requirements; and arrange for emergency repairs.

Monitor warehouse stock layout and location through visual inspection to ensure easy access, proper rotation of stock, and best utilization of space; relocate stock as necessary and may conduct periodic inventories of stock.

In a correctional setting, function as a lead-worker for an inmate crew on a regular basis and document inmate performance through completion of periodic performance reports.

Incumbents are also responsible for implementing security procedures which include securing the work area from unauthorized inmates and accountability for assigned inmates, staff, tools, equipment, and equipment specifically assigned to and used by inmate crew members.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision, incumbents perform the range of duties described in the series concept. Incumbents are assigned to a warehouse which serves as a distribution center for several agencies or a single institutional facility. They may supervise warehouse workers and inmates engaged in activities such as loading and unloading freight and rearranging stock by providing training, work assignment and work review. This is the journey level class in the series.

Supplemental information

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Ability to: read warehouse orders, inventory reports and equipment operation and service manuals; perform simple math calculations; document the condition of freight and prepare inventory reports; communicate effectively with co-workers, vendors, and staff from various agencies; lift, push and pull heavy objects frequently; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and other agency personnel; complete assignments within established deadlines; perform repetitive work according to set procedures, sequence, and pace.

Skill in: driving light, medium and heavy duty transporting vehicles long distances and in a variety of driving conditions.

Recruiter information: Alan Carino - acarino@admin.nv.gov