Corrections Warehouse & Inventory Specialist

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, vision, and

Dental for employees and family

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Uniforms provided

Job summary

State of Missouri is seeking a Stores Clerk for a correctional facility, handling warehousing, inventory control, and distributions. The role includes stocking, receiving, pricing, and operating basic handling equipment, with oversight of staff and offenders as needed.

Two+ years in inventory roles and a high school diploma or GED are required. Shift differentials may apply; the department emphasizes internal promotions and employee benefits across health, retirement, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as a Stores Clerk with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System; AND possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.
• Two or more years of experience maintaining inventory items and related records; AND possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine storekeeping duties in a warehouse, canteen, commissary, or storeroom; operates a tool storeroom or gift shop; recommends new or modified storage methods; leads/supervises staff, offenders, residents engaged in loading/unloading/storing/distributing inventory items
• Receives/unpacks incoming inventory items; inspects for quality/quantity; refers major decisions regarding non-conformance with specifications to a designated supervisor; labels and places inventory items in appropriate storage areas; rotates as necessary; operates a cash register; counts money; prices items; and places merchandise on shelves; operates forklifts/pallet jacks/other material handling equipment
• Fills requisitions; prepares items to be delivered or shipped; orders inventory using established specifications to replenish stock based on pre-determined inventory levels/reorder points; maintains computerized/manual records of inventory items received/store/ issued/ordered/returned/disposed/sold
• Takes physical inventories to determine quantities on hand and/or reconcile records; maintains clean/ orderly storage/stores areas; exercises independence in the performance of duties under general supervision; performs other related work as assigned
• This position requires contact with offenders.

Skills

Stores Clerk experience

Inventory handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

State of Missouri is seeking a Stores Clerk for a correctional facility, handling warehousing, inventory control, and distributions. The role includes stocking, receiving, pricing, and operating basic handling equipment, with oversight of staff and offenders as needed.

Two+ years in inventory roles and a high school diploma or GED are required. Shift differentials may apply; the department emphasizes internal promotions and employee benefits across health, retirement, and paid leave.