Storekeeper II - Central Stores

Position Title:

Storekeeper II - Central Stores

Job Group:

Merit

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• One year of work experience in storekeeping, accounting, business administration or job related work, or Any combination of such experience and post high school education that totals one year. • Possession of appropriate drivers license as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Delivery experience 
Inventory management experience 
Forklift experience 
Experience working in a warehouse setting

Job Description:

Are you looking for a new position that offers Monday-Friday, day hours? Are you looking for an opportunity that offers excellent benefits?

If so, Logistics and Support Services at Iowa State University is seeking applications for a Storekeeper II within the Central Stores operation!

Central Stores offers a variety of items for campus needs including janitorial items, maintenance hardware, tools, safety materials, office supplies, and more. The primary responsibilities for this role include warehouse order fulfillment, box truck delivery, inventory management and customer service. 

 

The successful candidate will utilize computer systems, including delivery tracking, inventory and point of sale systems; safely operate delivery box trucks, sit-down forklifts, electric pallet jacks and hand carts; apply their knowledge of hazards and safety precautions to ensure a safe working environment in warehousing and delivery operations; organize and prioritize multiple tasks; provide high level customer service; perform manual labor and work in varying weather conditions.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Under general supervision, operates a small storeroom, or is in charge of one or more functions of a large storeroom operation. Provides functional supervision to storeroom personnel as required.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Receives, stores and issues equipment, materials, supplies, foodstuffs, etc., according to established methods.

• Stores special stock items requiring treatment which may deviate from established storekeeping methods in assigning space and identification.

• Issues items which require knowledge of specific areas of supply operation and good knowledge of stock characterized by susceptibility to spontaneous combustion, toxicity, fragility, rapid deterioration, contamination, ease of physical damage.

• Performs tasks independently in connection with checking and tallying special or technical items of supply.

• Verifies stock against shipping authorizations for agreement as to quantities, descriptions, sizes, conditions and conformance to purchase orders.

• Searches manufacturers’ catalogs, technical bulletins, nomenclature lists, etc. to identify special items; seeks advice of operating personnel to insure compliance with purchase orders for unusual orders.

• Applies storekeeping procedures and methods in arranging space, conducting inventory, estimating needs, and maintaining and preparing records and reports as directed.

• Makes minor adjustments or repairs to items carried in stock.

• Drives, loads, and unloads a delivery truck.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of storeroom methods and procedures.

• Knowledge of the characteristics, uses and proper handling/storage techniques of items supplied.

• Knowledge of proper lifting and bending techniques.

• Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to prepare and maintain stock records, reports, and inventories.

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic functions involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and constituents.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to provide functional supervision.

• Ability to work with computerized inventory control system.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

06

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email