Store Clerk

State of Indiana; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

LinkedIn Learning access

Health benefits options

Job summary

The State of Indiana is seeking a warehouse operations professional in Greencastle to manage storeroom orders, inventory, and equipment. You will coordinate with vendors, ensure accurate records, and train staff and inmates in proper storage and handling of goods.

This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to contribute to state services, with a focus on safe storage, regulatory compliance, and efficient warehouse management in a correctional facility setting.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of requisitioning and disbursing procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of stock items and storage methods.
• Practical knowledge of handling perishables and regulations.
• Ability to train inmates and staff in equipment use and storage.
• Maintain accurate inventory and purchasing records.
• Operate forklift and warehouse equipment.

Responsibilities

• Authorize accuracy of all orders in storeroom and approve goods received.
• Contact vendors regarding partial shipments or misorders.
• Maintain detailed inventory records and item storage logs.
• Evaluate and improve recording and storage procedures as needed.
• Ensure proper storage and rotation of perishable items.
• Make recommendations on equipment purchases and maintenance.
• Oversee and assemble equipment received in knocked down condition.
• May supervise inmates and staff assigned to the warehouse.

Skills

Inventory control

Forklift operation

Stock receiving/ordering

Training inmates and staff

Job description

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Putnamville Correctional Facility:

Putnamville Correctional Facility is a medium‑security facility in Greencastle, Indiana, with a capacity of more than 2,500 incarcerated adult males. Established in 1914, the facility has earned notable environmental and community service awards. Programming includes The Last Mile, which offers training in coding and multimedia production.Additionalprograms focus on education, parenting, and vocational development. Incarcerated individuals are encouraged to build skills that support re‑entry success. Staffmaintaina safe, structured environment focused on rehabilitation. To learn more about Putnamville Correctional Facility,

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Authorize the accuracy of all orders received in the storeroom and authorizeall goods received.
• Contactvendors regarding partial shipments and/or misorders.
• Maintaineddetailed inventory records and records of items ordered.
• Evaluateand recognizerecord-keeping or storage procedures as necessary.
• Ensureproper storage procedures and rotation of stock for perishable items.
• Makerecommendations on purchase of new equipment for warehouse and maintenance required in building.
• Overseeand assembles equipment received in “knocked down” condition.
• May ensure the security of incarcerated individuals staff assigned to the warehouse.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Thorough knowledge of requisitioning and disbursing procedures, consumption rates of stored items and inventory control procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of stock items, their locations and the proper methods of storing a variety of goods and supplies based upon efficient space utilization and a variety of state and federal regulations.
• Practical knowledge of state regulations in handling and storing foodstuffs and perishables.
• Ability to train inmates and staff in proper operation of all equipment and proper methods of storage.
• Ability to maintain detailed, accurate inventory and purchasing records.
• Ability to operate forklift, hand-truck and other mechanical equipment in warehouse.

A degree is not required. However, experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b)account (similar to401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parkingfor most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learningaccess

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [e-mail] .