Stocking and Inventory Clerk

Georgia Southern University; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA is seeking a Stocking and Inventory Clerk. You will receive stock, organize inventory in stockrooms, freezers, and coolers using FIFO and ServSafe practices, and conduct regular inventory checks to ensure accuracy and proper storage.

Responsibilities include receiving stock, maintaining clean storage areas, and assisting with counts. High school diploma required; $15.84/hour non-exempt biweekly pay. Apply by Nov 10, 2026.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of FIFO and ServSafe practices for food handling and inventory maintenance.
• Knowledge of temperatures for hot and cold foods, coolers and freezers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Receive and stock merchandise.
• Put stock away in designated locations and organize products according to FIFO standards; report damaged or expired products.
• Maintain stock and ensure proper storage, organization, and no expired/damaged items.
• Keep stock rooms, coolers, and freezers clean and organized.
• Break down cardboard and dispose of trash; ensure shipping materials are properly handled.
• Assist with inventory counts and communicate low stock or replacements to the ordering manager.
• Report damaged products for disposal, replacement, and credit as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Computers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Stocking and Inventory Clerk

Job ID: 305037

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and mostcomprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and oneof the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from asingle-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctorallevels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, WashingtonD.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.

Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach acrossthe region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro,anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks andpines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historicdowntown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; amodern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local andmilitary-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus inSwainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest,offering expanded pathways to higher education for students acrosssoutheast Georgia.

Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College ofEngineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, theCollege of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College ofEducation, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N.Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College ofPublic Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters Collegeof Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southerndelivers academic programs backed by real-world experience,research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committedto helping every student go further than they thought possible.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsCommission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation acrossits professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates whoare ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, acrossthe nation and around the world.

For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Eagle Dining Services

Job Summary

Responsible for receiving stock and organizing inventory in thestockroom, freezers and coolers using FIFO and ServSafe practices.Keep stockroom, coolers, and freezers clean and organized andperform regular inventory checks to ensure that stock levels areaccurate, properly stored, and not damaged or expired.

Responsibilities

• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure compliance withstandards and regulations
• Receive and stock merchandise
• Put stock away in designated locations and organize productsaccording to FIFO standards. Report any damaged or expired productto management
• Maintain stock and ensure that all products are stored in theproper location, are organized and not expired or damaged
• Maintain clean floors and shelving in stock rooms, coolers, andfreezers
• Breakdown all cardboard boxes and take them to the properrecycling container, ensure all trash is disposed of properly andall shipping materials are removed from service areas and placed inthe proper location for pickup
• Assist with inventory counts and ensure communication with theordering manager when items are low or need to be replaced
• Ensure all damaged products are reported to the manager fordisposal, replacement, and credit as needed

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

Proposed Salary

$15.84 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweeklybasis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by theUniversity
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office,Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meetInstitutional goals and support University's mission for studentsuccess
• Knowledge and understanding of FIFO and ServSafe practices forfood handling and inventory maintenance
• Knowledge and understanding of temperatures of hot and coldfoods and temperatures for coolers and freezer

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizationaland human relation skills

Apply Before Date

November 10, 2026

Application review may begin on October 28,2026.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, pleasecontact the Department of Human Resources by phone at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at [phone], or email [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundationfor all that we do as an organization, and each USG communitymember is responsible for demonstrating and upholding thesestandards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values andCode of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 andcan be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion ofbackground investigation including a criminal background checkdemonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia SouthernUniversity, as determined by Georgia Southern University in itssole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employmenthistory reflected in your application materials and, if applicable,a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal andstate laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of thisinstitution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents(BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which areavailable for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration ofemployment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with orwithoutreasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-FreeCommunity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employmentopportunities to all employees and applicants for employmentwithout regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteranstatus, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in needof reasonable accommodations under the Americans with DisabilitiesAct to participate in the search process should notify HumanResources: [phone].

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with orwithout reasonable accommodation
• Work generally performed in an office environment
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours
• Travel may be required

Background Check

• Standard