Material Storage Specialist

Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) is one of the State of Connecticut institutions of higher learning and the state's designated public liberal arts university. Our mission is to provide high quality undergraduate and select graduate programs to a diverse population of talented students.

We are recruiting for one (1) Material Storage Specialist position to work on our beautiful campus located in Willimantic, CT. This position works first shift, Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm.

The individual in this role must have considerable experience with the methods of requisitioning, handling, storing, and issuing of materials and supplies as well as knowledge of safe and efficient warehousing practices, including purchasing. Strong interpersonal communications are required, along with experience keeping accurate stock records and inventories, and utilizing computer software.

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NOTE:

Preference may be given to current BOR/CSCU employees and/or current State of CT employees.

In a state agency this class is accountable for stockroom or warehouse operations, including the full range of stores activities, such as receiving, storing, distributing, inspecting, inventorying, purchasing and all other related functions.

• Oversees the entire stockroom or warehouse operations;
• Receives and issues stock and maintains records of receipts, requisitions, and stock on hand;
• Arranges stock in planned fashion, with due account taken of age, accessibility, safety and security;
• Clarifies amount and condition of stock on hand and reports all discrepancies or need for replenishment;
• Verifies quantity and quality of incoming supplies against invoices, dray bills, bills of lading and orders;
• Makes purchases of equipment or supplies as necessary;
• Maintains housekeeping and security of stores area;
• Takes required inventory of materials and supplies;
• Receives gas station reports and makes necessary corrections;
• Keeps mileage and maintenance records of vehicles in car pool;
• Inspects material handling equipment, scales, gas pumps and other allied storeroom equipment for accuracy and safety;
• Codes and inventories furniture and equipment;
• Operates material handling equipment;
• May drive motor vehicles as assigned;
• May enter data into a computer;
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of the methods of requisitioning, handling, storing and issuing of materials and supplies; safe and efficient warehousing practices including purchasing;

Skills interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills;

Ability to keep accurate stock records and inventories; utilize computer software.

Two (2) years of experience in stock or warehouse work or closely related work that could reasonably be expected to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

One (1) year of the General Experience must have involved the full range of stores duties, including receiving, storing, issuing, inventorying, inspecting, etc.

NOTE:

For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Storekeeper.

• Must have a valid, unexpired, Connecticut driver's license.
• Experience in Inventory Asset Management.
• Experience using eQuip inventory system or a similar system.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.

• Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.
• Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice assignments, whenever their services are required.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess experience receiving and handling of specialized materials.

Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination may be required.

• Incumbents in this class may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights;
• May be exposed to weather conditions and may be required to handle hazardous materials/chemicals.

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