Storekeeper I

Position Title:

Storekeeper I

Job Group:

Merit

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions. • Possession of appropriate drivers license as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in inventory management or warehouse operations

Experience with procurement processes and vendor relations

Experience operating pallet jacks and/or forklifts

Experience handling hazardous materials and temperature-sensitive supplies

Experience using inventory or package tracking systems (e.g., SC Logic

Job Description:

Are you organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? The College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University is seeking a Storekeeper I to join our team in Patterson Hall. This role is vital in supporting the procurement, delivery, and inventory of essential veterinary and medical supplies that keep our operations running smoothly.

What You’ll Do

• Manage procurement tasks: Assist with ordering inventory and non-inventory items, process purchasing documents, and ensure compliance with university policies.
• Handle deliveries and receiving: Verify packages using tracking systems, unload freight trucks, operate forklifts, and coordinate vehicle use for pickups and drop-offs.
• Fulfill customer orders: Prepare and distribute sensitive medical supplies, maintain stock rotation, and supervise student workers as needed.
• Maintain inventory systems: Conduct audits, reconcile receivables, and ensure accurate records in university systems.
• Collaborate with others: Work closely with vendors, faculty, staff, and students to maintain excellent relationships and service.

Position Details

• Location: Patterson Hall, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ames, IA
• Employment Type: Full-time, on-site, continuous role
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and move heavy materials; operate forklifts and other material handling equipment

About the College of Veterinary Medicine

Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine is a leader in animal health, education, and research. Our team works collaboratively to provide exceptional care and service to clients, students, and faculty. Joining our team means contributing to a mission that impacts both animal and human health worldwide.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Checks incoming orders against items listed on requisitions, invoices, or other proper forms for correct counts.

• Counts, grades, weighs, meters, and sorts incoming items and supplies.

• Marks with identifying codes, sorts, and stores supplies in proper location according to prescribed methods for convenient removal.

• Takes items from stock to fill requisition and issues equipment and supplies to students, faculty, or staff as requested with proper authority.

• Initiates orders and supplies as needed; delivers and picks up supplies and materials to location as required.

• Assembles or mixes materials, solutions, and equipment stored, in accordance with specific instructions.

• Maintains records on issuances, periodically takes physical count of stock on hand, and prepares reports as necessary.

• Drives, loads, and unloads a delivery truck periodically.

• Operates equipment such as dollies, carts, etc., in handling and transporting supplies and equipment.

• Maintains stockroom in clean and orderly manner.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of storeroom methods and procedures.

• Knowledge of proper lifting and bending techniques.

• Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to keep basic receiving, shipping, and inventory records.

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

• Ability to work with computerized inventory control systems.

• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and constituents.

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

0004a

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