Material Storage Specialist (37.5 Hour)

State of Connecticut - Eastern CT State Univ; Windham (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State employee benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic, CT is seeking a Material Storage Specialist to maintain efficient stockroom operations on the first shift (7:00am–3:00pm).

You will manage requisitions, receive and issue stock, keep accurate records, and use computer software to track inventory and ensure safety and security of materials on hand.

This role supports campus departments by ensuring timely replenishment, organizing storage areas, and adhering to safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Two years of stock or warehouse experience.
• Experience with requisitioning, receiving, storing and issuing materials.
• Ability to keep accurate stock records and inventories.
• Familiarity with computer software for inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Oversees stockroom/warehouse operations and organization.
• Receives and issues stock; maintains receipts and stock on hand records.
• Maintains planned stock placement considering age, accessibility, safety.
• Verifies quantity/quality against invoices and orders; reports discrepancies.
• Maintains housekeeping and security of stores area; conducts inventories.

Skills

Stock management

Inventory control

Data entry

Interpersonal communication

Safety procedures

Tools

Excel

eQuip

Job description

Introduction

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.

ABOUT THS ROLE

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.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• View our new State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance to all employees!

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

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

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.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• 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, SKILL AND ABILITY

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• 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.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.