STOREKEEPER 1 - 11032026-82182

State of Tennessee; Tiptonville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Tennessee is seeking a Storekeeper for the Department of Correction in Lake County, Tiptonville, TN. Under general supervision, you will handle receipt, storage, inventory, and distribution of commodities in a moderate-sized storehouse, supervising a small clerical or laboring team as needed.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years in storekeeping. A valid driver’s license may be required.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to three years of storekeeping work.
• Qualifying experience in storekeeping may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required for employment in some positions.

Responsibilities

• Reviews pick plans and delivery documents to identify products, quantities, and locations for orders placed.
• Maintains daily activity logs on all orders pulled and backed.
• Inspects incoming equipment and products to ensure stock accuracy and documents any damage.
• Generates inventory-related reports as required.
• Operates equipment to move and transport inventory and orders throughout the warehouse.
• Performs safety checks on applicable vehicles (forklifts, delivery vehicles).
• Communicates with staff to ensure delivery processes are carried out smoothly and resolves shipping/receiving errors.
• Provides excellent customer service and collects information regarding customer complaints or delivery issues to resolve problems.

Skills

Active Learning and Listening

Speaking

Reading Comprehension

Writing

Time Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3 years storekeeping experience

Tools

Computer

Telephone

Printer/Fax Machine

Forklift

Hand-Held Scanner

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 11/03/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

Opening Date/Time 11/03/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 11/16/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $2,925.00 - $3,650.00

Salary (Annually) $35,100.00 - $43,800.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Tiptonville, TN

Department Correction

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, LAKE COUNTY

A Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) screening will be conducted prior to employment.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to three years of storekeeping work.
• Substitution of Experience for Education: Qualifying experience in storekeeping may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Necessary Special Qualifications: A valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required for employment in some positions.

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for storekeeping work of average difficulty. An incumbent in this classification is responsible for the receipt, storage, inventory, and distribution of commodities at a moderate-sized storehouse, section of a large storehouse, or may act as assistant to a storekeeper of a higher level. Positions in this classification typically have some responsibility for directing the work of a small group of clerical or laboring employees. This class differs from that of Stores Clerk in that an incumbent of the latter has lesser responsibility and usually takes direction from a Storekeeper 1. This class differs from that of a Storekeeper 2 in that an incumbent of the latter has charge of larger storehouses with greater variety and valued items and usually supervises Storekeeper 1.

Responsibilities

• Reviews pick plans and delivery documents to identify products, quantities, and locations for orders placed. Maintains daily activity logs on all orders pulled and backed.
• Ensures the accuracy of warehouse stock by inspecting incoming equipment and product to document any damage, monitoring stored product and expiration dates, comparing purchase records, and participating in physical inventory counts. Generates inventory related reports as required.
• Operates various equipment to assist in moving and transporting inventory and orders throughout the warehouse. Operates motor vehicles to distribute deliverable customer orders.
• Performs safety checks on applicable vehicles (e.g., forklifts, delivery vehicles).
• Communicates with staff to ensure delivery processes are carried out smoothly. Communicates errors in shipping/receiving to supervisors and vendors to ensure accuracy of orders and confirm delivery.
• Provides excellent customer service and collects information regarding customer complaints or delivery issues to resolve problems.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Action Oriented
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Communicates Effectively
• Decision Quality

Knowledge

• Clerical
• Mathematics
• Transportation

Skills

• Active Learning and Listening
• Speaking
• Reading Comprehension
• Writing
• Time Management

Abilities

• Selective Attention
• Written Comprehension
• Multilimb Coordination & Strength
• Speech Recognition
• Depth Perception

Tools & Equipment

• Computer
• Telephone
• Printer/Fax Machine
• Forklift and Other Motor Vehicles
• Hand-Held Scanner