Materials Handler

CDPS commits to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. We ensure that we recruit, retain, and promote engaged employees. Our approach to diversity is simple - it's about embracing everyone! We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Our strength is our promise to be inclusive with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift our employees to thrive - while building a more equitable workplace. CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. See our EEOD Utilization Report (2020)

At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!  

If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join!

We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery. 

You’ll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community! 

When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be. 

Unmatched Benefits:

• We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs, training and enriching professional development opportunities and a wide range of benefits.

• Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.

• State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP. 

• Job protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI). 

• Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado.

• Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.

• We offer unmatched retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA for details.

• CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave and four annual wellness days.

• The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.

• Additional benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.

• Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits.

• Oversees and coordinates the movement of materials and supplies.
• Monitors the daily operational needs and functions of the Materials Management Branch warehouse and inventory.
• Accurately processes orders for daily distribution and relay.
• Required to keep extensive records of vendor quotes, relay log, CSP issuance of citations, stock returns and inventory adjustments.
• Independently organizes, coordinates, and administers warehouse inventory and processes for CDPS, CSP field customers, Headquarters, Academy and Staff Support.
• Makes recommendations for process and procedure improvement, inventory level adjustments and other warehousing issues.
• Assist in the coordination and dissemination of information to advise internal customers and vendors to ensure policies and proper procedural requirements are met.
• Researches and confers with vendors, suppliers and manufacturers to evaluate product performance, inventory, product lead time and quality control issues.
• Identifies low levels of inventoried materials and makes recommendations for replenishment. Confirms that requested quantities of inventory replacement are realistic, pricing is current and fair and drafts and submits all inventory related purchase orders in CORE for approval by the Materials Management Branch Chief.

NOTE:  To be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration.

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in a logistics/warehouse management work equal to three (3) years

• Proficient MS Office including Excel
• Excellent communication skills in person and on the telephone
• Excellent written communication skills
• Vendor and customer relations and service
• Ability to lift and carry 50 - 60 pounds
• Desire to learn

• Forklift experience
• Safety conscious
• Experience explaining policies and procedures
• Experience entering information into a database
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to multitask and be a self- starter