Stores Clerk

at  State of Indiana

WORK FOR INDIANA

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you’ll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you’ll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana’s population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Authorize the accuracy of all orders received in the storeroom and authorize all goods received.
• Contact vendors regarding partial shipments and/or mis orders.
• Maintained detailed inventory records and records of items ordered.
• Evaluate and recognize record-keeping or storage procedures as necessary.
• Ensure proper storage procedures and rotation of stock for perishable items.
• Receiving, stocking, disbursing, and controlling goods and supplies.
• Organize and assign work of lower-level stores clerks assigned to the warehouse/commissary.
• Maintain security in the supervision of incarcerated individuals assigned the warehouse/commissary during working hours.
• Some essential functions of this position may be performed onsite at the agency’s worksite or other assigned worksites while some essential functions of this position may be eligible for work from home authorization in accordance with policy. Remote work authorization is not automatic and is dependent upon operational needs and agency approval.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

WORKING REQUIREMENTS:

• Must test negative on all drug screenings.
• Ability to successfully complete all required training and certifications.
• Ability to adhere to the Department’s dress code and grooming requirements.
• Working knowledge of requisitioning and disbursing procedure, consumption rates of stored items, and inventory control procedures.
• Working knowledge of stock items, storage locations, and the proper methods of storing a variety of goods and supplies based upon efficient space utilization and a variety of state and federal regulations.
• Working knowledge of large-scale inventory control methods and procedures.
• Working knowledge of computerized inventory systems and/or data base software.
• Practical knowledge of state regulations in handling and storing refrigerated commodities and perishables.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

As a Stores Clerk, you will authorize the accuracy of all orders received in the storeroom and authorize all goods received. Additionally, you will contact vendors regarding partial shipments and/or missing orders.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES/DIRECT REPORTS:

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Authorize the accuracy of all orders received in the storeroom and authorize all goods received.
• Contact vendors regarding partial shipments and/or mis orders.
• Maintained detailed inventory records and records of items ordered.
• Evaluate and recognize record-keeping or storage procedures as necessary.
• Ensure proper storage procedures and rotation of stock for perishable items.
• Receiving, stocking, disbursing, and controlling goods and supplies.
• Organize and assign work of lower-level stores clerks assigned to the warehouse/commissary.
• Maintain security in the supervision of incarcerated individuals assigned the warehouse/commissary during working hours.
• Some essential functions of this position may be performed onsite at the agency’s worksite or other assigned worksites while some essential functions of this position may be eligible for work from home authorization in accordance with policy. Remote work authorization is not automatic and is dependent upon operational needs and agency approval

The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either

• a high school diploma, or
• at least 1+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role