Storekeeper II

Position Title:

Storekeeper II

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:

ServSafe Certification Supply

Waste management experience

Experience handling inventory

Experience ordering food and supplies

Job Description:

Do you enjoy staying active and getting things done first in the morning? Start your day early, finish with your afternoons free, and enjoy a steady routine at Iowa State University as a Storekeeper II. 

In this vital role, you’ll take on operations of a dining facility storeroom at one of our many unique locations on campus, ensuring everything flows efficiently. From receiving early morning deliveries and organizing supplies to overseeing coolers and freezers, you’ll lead student workers and collaborate with a team of dedicated cooks and managers to keep the kitchen and operations well-prepped and organized.

This position is ideal for someone who’s detail-oriented, values structure, and thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. With plenty of variety, it offers the satisfaction of keeping everything in its place and running on time. It’s more than a job—it’s a chance to contribute to a team that appreciates your organizational skills and dedication.

On top of a steady schedule, Iowa State University provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare, vision, dental, vacation, and retirement - we’ve got you covered. Plus, your coverage begins on your first day if you enroll on time!

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 periodically.

• Assist faculty and staff in setting up and operating equipment for lectures, regular laboratory work, or special demonstrations.

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: