Storekeeper

The County of Riverside Fire Department seeks to fill the Storekeeper Position located in Perris, CA. The Storekeeper under general supervision is responsible for the receipt, storage, and issuance of supplies, materials, and equipment; to maintain and adjust stock levels; and to do other work as required.

Positions in this class are usually responsible for receipt and storage of tools, supplies, and equipment listed in department inventory. Depending on assignment, responsibilities may also include related duties such as driving delivery vehicles. Supervisory responsibility of this class is normally restricted to stock clerks, clerical personnel, or trusty labor. Those positions that do not include supervisory responsibility are distinguished by greater independence in the store keeping operations.

Ideal candidates will possess prior logistics experience along with a forklift certification. All certifications must be attached at the time of application.

• Plans and performs the work involved in the receipt, storage, and issuance of supplies, materials and equipment; directs the issuance and/or the delivery of requested stock; may operate forklift or other light equipment to move heavy items.
• Maintains inventory control records indicating quantity on hand, maximum and minimum stock levels, and usage dates; requisitions and receives needed supplies; takes periodic physical inventories and reconciles stock on hand with perpetual inventory records.
• Inspects deliveries for damaged supplies or discrepancies in quantity, size, type, and terms of the purchase orders; fills requisitions and assembles for delivery; may purchase items from suppliers on open purchase order; assists with the delivery of supplies and equipment when required.
• May supervise the work of stock clerks, intermediate clerical personnel, or trusty labor; instructs on the proper way to store and issue supplies.
• May perform auxiliary clerical duties in addition to storekeeper duties; maintains adequate records on all forms and supplies.

Two years of experience in receiving, storing, and issuing supplies and materials.

Store keeping methods and procedures; stock control and perpetual inventory procedures; safety issues related to the physical handling of supplies and materials.

Keep records of receipt, placement, and issuance of supplies and materials; maintain up-to-date perpetual inventory records; work cooperatively with others; make simple arithmetical calculations.

• License/Certificate:
  Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
• Forklift certification is preferred but not required.
• All certifications must be attached at the time of application.

This position requires employees to work standby assignments, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and other non-business hours, as assigned.

Incumbent may frequently be required to lift up to 50 lbs., must be able to walk, sit, and/or stand for extended periods of time.