Stores Laborer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

• Willingness and ability to perform the duties of the job

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• Assignments involving the operation of a forklift will require positions to be trained and evaluated by the employer before the assignment, as required under OSHA standards administered by the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL)

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Warehouse or storage facility work environment

EQUIPMENT

• Standard office equipment (e.g., telephone, photocopier, fax machine, calculator)
• Computer and peripheral equipment (e.g., personal computer, computer terminals, hand-held computer)
• Personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, shoes, glasses, gloves, vest, pads)
• Forklift, hand trucks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Heavy lifting (up to 100 pounds) is required
• Ability to stand and walk for extended or continuous periods
• Ability to move one's hands and arms to grasp or manipulate objects
• Ability to operate a personal computer and related equipment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge

Some knowledge of:

• Storekeeping and inventory control systems
• Use of a personal computer and applicable software
• Applicable safety practices and procedures specific to labor work, including OSHA standards
• Use of safety equipment and protective gear
• Knowledge of applicable City and department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations

Skills

• ACTIVE LISTENING
• Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, ask questions as appropriate, and do not interrupt at inappropriate times

Abilities

• COMPREHEND ORAL INFORMATION
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• SPEAK
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
• COMPREHEND WRITTEN INFORMATION
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing

Other Work Requirements

• STAMINA
• Demonstrate energy and stamina to accomplish work tasks
• COOPERATION
• Being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude
• DEPENDABILITY
• Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and dependability, and fulfill obligations
• ATTENTION TO DETAIL
• Pay careful attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks

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All employees of the City of Chicago must demonstrate commitment to and compliance with applicable state and federal laws, City ordinances and rules, the City's Ethics standards, and other City policies and procedures. The City of Chicago will consider equivalent foreign degrees, accreditations, and credentials in evaluating qualifications.

• May be required at entry.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR THE CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

Department of Human Resources

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on 07/31/2025.

Jul 17, 2025, 12:00:00 AM