Stores Clerk

Overview

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About Indiana State Prison As a part of the Indiana Department of Correction, the Indiana State Prison promotes public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. We strive to model best Correctional practices, return productive citizens to our communities, and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity and professionalism. The Indiana State Prison is a maximum security Correctional facility for adult males.

The Indiana State Prison is located in Michigan City, Indiana. The Indiana State Prison is the oldest Correctional facility in operations for the Department of Correction, located on 100 acres in Michigan City, Indiana.

As a Stores Clerk at the Indiana State Prison, you will perform a wide variety of tasks in the overall operation of the commissary which involves stocking, disbursing, and controlling goods and supplies for incarcerated individuals. This includes transporting supplies from the warehouse to the commissary and supervising incarcerated individuals in assisting with these tasks.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $31,668.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

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.

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.

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.

Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.

• 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.

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

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program:
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