Store Clerk

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a 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.

Indiana State Prison is a level‑four maximum‑security facilitylocatedin Michigan City, Indiana, with a capacity of more than 2,400 incarcerated adult males. As the oldest correctional facility in the state, it has a long history andoperateson a secured 24‑acre campus with tenmannedtowers. The prison grounds also include a level‑two facility with a capacity of 385 incarcerated adult males. Staffmaintaina clean, orderly environment while prioritizing safety and security.

Programs available to incarcerated individuals support personal development and re‑entry preparation where applicable. The facility provides a structured setting for individuals with long sentences or those convicted of violent offenses. To learn more about Indiana State Prison,  .

As a Store 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 $29,588.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

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 misorders.
• 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.
• Make recommendations on purchase of new equipment for warehouse and maintenance required in building.
• Oversee and assembles equipment received in “knocked down” condition.
• May ensure the security of incarcerated individuals staff assigned to the warehouse.

The job profile 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 with or without notice.

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Thorough knowledge of requisitioning and disbursing procedures, consumption rates of stored items and inventory control procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of stock items, their 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.
• Practical knowledge of state regulations in handling and storing foodstuffs and perishables.
• Ability to train inmates and staff in proper operation of all equipment and proper methods of storage.
• Ability to maintain detailed, accurate inventory and purchasing records.
• Ability to operate forklift, hand-truck and other mechanical equipment in warehouse.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

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