Storekeeper 2

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Woodward (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision coverage

Paid time off

IPERS retirement plans

Job summary

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Woodward Resource Center (WRC), seeks a Storekeeper 2 for the Nutrition and Supply Services Department. This full-time role supports receiving, storing, and issuing facility supplies and perishable items.

Responsibilities include assembling orders, stocking goods, inventory counts, and maintaining depot operations. Background check required; benefits package offered with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time work experience in clerical, inventory, stores, supply, or warehousing work.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and deliver orders, including perishable items, for internal customers.
• Receive and stock goods, ensure items are in good condition, and handle damaged items per procedures.
• Store goods in designated areas using forklift or pallet jack.
• Participate in physical inventory counts and maintain Supply Depot records.
• Maintain the Supply Depot physical plant, monitor temps, clean building and grounds, and ensure security.
• Complete assigned training and other duties as assigned.

Skills

workload assessment

mathematical calculations

heavy lifting

Tools

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Job description

Job Description

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Woodward Resource Center (WRC) is seeking a Storekeeper 2 to join our team! This is a full-time position with a Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. schedule and opportunity for advancement, growth, and development.

As a Storekeeper 2, you'll play a pivotal role in our Nutrition and Supply Services Department. If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to take on a rewarding position, this could be the perfect job for you!

What You’ll Do

As part of the WRC team, you’ll play a crucial role in our mission by working in our Supply Depot to receive, store, and issue facility supplies and material including perishable items. Key Responsibilities Include:

• Assemble and deliver orders, including frozen and non-frozen perishable items, for internal customers.
• Receive and stock goods, including frozen and non-frozen perishable items, ensure products are in good condition, and follow procedures if damaged products are received.
• Store goods in designated areas utilizing a forklift or pallet jack.
• Participate in physical inventory counts and maintaining Supply Depot records.
• Maintain the physical plant of the Supply Depot, including monitoring refrigerator and freezer temperatures, cleaning of building and grounds, and maintaining building security.
• Complete assigned training and other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies

Successful candidates for this position will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Independently assess workload, perform mathematical calculations, place and maintain accurate and timely orders.
• Repeatedly lift, push, or pull heavy objects in hot, cold, or humid environments while bending and/or working above shoulders.

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

WRC prepares and supports individuals to live in the community of their choice. This facility is a great place to develop or continue your healthcare career if you enjoy rewarding yet challenging work, supporting individuals by working as part of their interdisciplinary team, and helping to develop person-centered Individual Support Plans to meet specific support needs, preferences, and goals. The facility provides a range of services that include being an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability (ICF/IID), daily supported community living, consultations/training, behavioral health services, physical nutrition management, and community residential-based guidance in learning prosocial behavior and personal accountability. For more info about WRC: https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/specialty-care-facilities/woodward-resource-center

Benefits Of Joining WRC

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation(96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

Woodward Highlights

Woodward is a city of approximately 1,300 located in central Iowa. The High Trestle Trail begins here and boasts 25 miles of paved surface running through five towns and four counties in the heart of Iowa. The trail includes an iconic, 1/2-mile, 13-story high bridge across the Des Moines River valley, one of the largest trail bridges in the world. The Iowa Arboretum & Gardens is just a quick drive away offering more trails, scenic overlooks and other amazing natural features.

Woodward is about 30 minutes away Ames, home of Iowa State University. Des Moines, Iowa’s capitol city, is also about the same distance away and home to Casey’s Center (host site of NCAA Basketball and premier concerts) and Lauridsen Skatepark, the nation’s largest skatepark. Additionally, Des Moines hosts one of the nation’s finest State Fairs and is home to professional sports teams the Iowa Cubs, Iowa Wolves, Iowa Barnstormers and Iowa Wild. Check out these 10 Reasons to Move to Iowa .

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the HHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

• Two years of full-time work experience in full-time clerical, inventory, stores, supply, or warehousing work.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a storekeeper 1.

Additional Qualification Requirements

Within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority, employees in this class may be required to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and endorsements