Stores Clerk

Job Title

Stores Clerk

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

$16.57 - $17.31 (6 month rate)

Receives, stores, and distributes food, supplies, and equipment; records receipt of shipments; packs orders or materials accurately for shipment. Reports to Storekeeper I, Storekeeper II, or other designated supervisor.

• Receives shipments; loads, unloads, and moves stock; checks shipments for correct quantity and condition; stores, gathers, issues, and delivers supplies and equipment, and maintains related records; rotates stock for efficient storage; may use a hand or forklift to move stock and load and unload vehicles.
• Maintains manual and/or computerized inventory files and records; monitors inventory levels and reports low levels to supervisor; takes physical inventory count as needed.
• Maintains clean and orderly storeroom; may clean and make minor repairs to University equipment; may repair and/or adjust storeroom items; maintains security of storeroom.
• Answers telephone; may determine and mark price on merchandise; may relieve security guard upon request.
• May drive vehicle to pick up and deliver supplies and equipment; may assist in the transfer of monies and/or serve as a courier.
• May train and direct student employees or employees in a lower pay grade in storeroom procedures; may participate in training new employees.
• Performs related duties as required.

(No additional duties listed.)

A minimum of six months experience working with inventory in a warehouse or stockroom.

Valid Ohio driver's license with safe driving record if driving required by position. Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with proper endorsements and safe driving record if assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Ohio Revised Code or obtain as soon as possible with extension up to 6 months from date of hire. Positions in Food Service:
Must acquire the Ohio Department of Health’s Level Two certification in Food Protection during the employee’s probationary period. Individuals will be subject to controlled substance/alcohol testing in positions where such is required by federal regulations.

• Inventory control
• Standard procedures for alphanumeric filing

Interpersonal communication to effectively interact with University personnel and public in person and over the telephone (e.g., to provide information about parts or inventory, answer routine telephone inquiries).

• Demonstrate physical dexterity and lift 75 pounds
• Read (e.g., invoices, packing slips), write (e.g., record inventory), and accurately follow oral and written instructions
• Perform basic mathematics (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, decimals, and fractions, and to calculate percentages)
• Gather, collate, and classify information
• Maintain accurate records
• Operate a computer for data entry/retrieval
• Identify pairs of items that are the same or different
• Operate hand and forklift
• Apply appropriate safety practices
• Recognize threatening or unusual conditions and take appropriate action
• Apply sanitation standards
• Perform minor repairs on equipment
• Work in high places

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments.

Exposed to dirt, dust, odors, fumes, noise, heights, and variable temperatures; requires moderate physical effort to include frequent lifting and moving of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting up to 75 pounds; extended periods of walking and standing; may work varied hours and shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays; may be called to work in emergency situations; may require on-and off-campus travel.

Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; however, schedule may vary to meet departmental needs.

Must pass a security check.

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