Logistics Inventory Technician

CLOSES ON JUNE 18 2026 at 5:00 pm

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY

The Inventory Technician is responsible for assisting in the management of inventory consistent with South Metro Fire Rescues goals and values. This includes monitoring inventory levels assets receiving and organizing new stock maintaining records and coordinating deliveries to stations. The Logistics Inventory Technician liaises with a variety of stakeholders requiring exceptional communication and customer service skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (The following statements are illustrative of the duties and responsibilities of the position and do not list every duty that may be required of the employee for this position. The District retains the right to change the duties and responsibilities of the position at any time without notice.)

Submits orders for new inventory when levels are low; receives inspects and validates shipments against purchase orders to verify accuracy and quality in accordance with SMFR Finance and Logistics Bureau requirements.

Adheres to tracking and organizing systems to track inventory movement.

Receives input and direction from supervisor.

Coordinates deliveries and pickups between stations/departments according to schedules routes and supervisors priorities.

Coordinates deliveries and pickups with external vendors for products and services.

Utilizes department purchasing card to purchase supplies; reconciles monthly statements.

Serves as courier or coordinates resources to deliver and retrieve assets from various destinations including the administrative office fire stations hospitals vendors etc.

Drives various District vehicles (truck van or passenger vehicle) to deliver and pick up merchandise.

Maintains customer service focus for internal and external customers.

Complies with District policies and regulations; follows orders and adheres to SMFRs code of conduct while on duty.

Performs annual physical inventory as required and meets with auditors and finance as necessary.

Performs repetitive work in building supply bins and sealing them for delivery to the fire stations.

Works as a liaison between the line staff and the Logistics Bureau.

Attends bureau division and team meetings.

Participates in rotating on-call shifts; responds to calls in support of mission critical needs when necessary.

Serves as a backup to other logistics personnel and participates in bureau wide initiatives related to procurement special projects and transportation logistics.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS (An equivalent combination of education training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position is qualifying.)

High School Diploma or GED.

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in logistics industry procedures.

Experience in warehousing customer service and computer knowledge with certifications preferred.

Possess and maintain a valid Colorado Drivers license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with the SMFRs Driving Records Policy.

Able to achieve and maintain SMFRA Forklift Certification within one (1) year of hire.

Must obtain CPR certification within one (1) year of hire.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of Denver Metro area fire department facilities and major street intersections.

Knowledge of procurement procedures and practices.

Knowledge of shipping and freight practices.

Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.

Ability to lift heavy objects sit walk and stand for long periods of time.

Ability to comply with and maintain safety standards.

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and be able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

Ability to use sound judgment.

Ability to meet and maintain all security and employment requirements including successfully passing pre-employment reasonable suspicion post-accident and random drug and alcohol screenings as required for safety-sensitive positions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees citizens and outside vendors.

Knowledge of basic computer systems and the ability to use a variety of complex software and data management systems.

Knowledge of warehousing software and related office and warehousing equipment.

Skill in using calculator copy machine and other office equipment.

Skill in communication interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers supervisor the general public etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Ability to operate a computer terminal keyboard printer telephone and other standard office equipment with good proficiency.

Ability to operate equipment used in a warehouse environment including dollies pallet jacks and truck lifts.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general direction of the Logistics Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

Requires frequent use of equipment including personal computer (including various software packages database and spreadsheet programs) SMFR vehicles including forklifts portable radios calculators telephones facsimile machines copy machines printers and other general office equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to perform climbing balancing stooping kneeling crouching crawling reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting fingering grasping feeling talking hearing seeing repetitive motions exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual and fine/gross motor skills enabling the safe operation of a vehicle during normal as well as hazardous weather situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND GENERAL INFORMATION

While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently works in an office and warehousing environment and may be outside in all weather conditions.

The noise level in this environment is usually moderate to loud.

BENEFITS

South Metro Fire Rescues compensation philosophy is designed to attract and retain highly skilled and motivated turn SMFRs compensation is more than base pay. All regular full-time SMFR employees enjoy a total compensation package including base wages leave accruals medical dental vision and life insurance employer-paid premiums Retiree Health Savings Death & Disability and employer-paid pension contributions as well as positive work culture including a robust Fitness Wellness and Rehabilitation Program educational opportunities and support job security and other positive non-monetary values which are intended to collectively position SMFR as an employer of choice in its geographic area. SMFR recognizes that being an employer of choice has different meanings to different people depending on what elements a person highly values. Overall SMFRs goal is to be a great place to work.

Required Experience:

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