Storekeeper (37.5 Hour)

State of Connecticut - Department of Veterans Affairs; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

The State of Connecticut - Department of Veterans Affairs currently seeks a Storekeeper to manage stock, receive and issue inventory, and maintain accurate records at the Rocky Hill Healthcare Center. The role supports veterans and requires adherence to safety and security in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers full-time hours on first shift, with responsibilities including organizing stock, performing inventories, and coordinating with internal departments and vendors.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience receiving, inspecting, and issuing inventory in a warehouse or storeroom environment.
• Experience maintaining inventory records using computerized inventory management systems, including CORE-CT or similar software.
• Experience performing physical inventories and reconciling inventory discrepancies.
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience providing customer service while communicating with internal departments, vendors, and delivery personnel.
• Experience maintaining organized, safe, and efficient warehouse or storeroom operations.
• Experience verifying incoming shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, invoices, or bills of lading.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 perform purchasing functions for inventory item stock replenishment.
• May drive motor vehicles as assigned.
• May enter data into a computer.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Tools

CORE-CT inventory software

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Introduction

Do you have experience in stock or warehouse work? The State of Connecticut, Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is now hiring for a Storekeeper to join their Health Care Center! To be a crucial part of supporting Connecticut veterans!

Highlights

• Address: 287 West Street, Rocky Hill, CT
• Unit: Building Services Department
• Schedule: Full-Time, 37.5 Hours per Week, First Shift, Tuesday through Saturday, 6:00am - 2:00pm

What we can offer you

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees

Discover the opportunity to

• Be a part of a comprehensive team of caring professionals
• Provide support that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve
• Assist our clients so they can achieve success
• Make a difference in the public sector and work together in a collaborative team environment

About us

For over 140 years, DVA has been caring for its veterans and their dependents. As a Department, we believe in 'serving those who have served.' This is accomplished through our: Office of Advocacy and Assistance, Residential Facility, Healthcare Center, and Cemetery and Burial Services.

The DVA has supported Connecticut Veterans and continues this tradition with Residential and Healthcare programming on our campus in Rocky Hill. There are two paths for residency at the DVA:

• Residential Facility: offers temporary, supportive living with programming designed to return Connecticut Veterans to independent living in the community;
• Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare Center: a state-of-the-art medical facility that offers long-term care for veterans with chronic, disabling conditions who require 24-hour assistance.

When you walk through the doors of the Healthcare Center (HCC), one immediately feels a sense of community, comfort, and camaraderie. Our highly trained staff is dedicated to providing compassionate care to meet the unique needs of Veteran patients, built on the foundation of integrity, honor, and respect. We pride ourselves on fostering these qualities as we honor Veteran patients for their service and encourage the innate bond between them.

Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work)

This class is accountable for independently performing a full range of various stores duties, both manual and clerical, such as receiving, storing, issuing, inspecting, inventorying, and the like; may be in charge of a small storeroom or be a specialist in a phase of total stores operation.

Examples of Duties

• 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
• 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 perform purchasing functions for inventory item stock replenishment
• 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: 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience receiving, inspecting, and issuing inventory in a warehouse or storeroom environment
• Experience maintaining inventory records using computerized inventory management systems, including CORE-CT or similar software
• Experience performing physical inventories and reconciling inventory discrepancies
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience providing customer service while communicating with internal departments, vendors, and delivery personnel
• Experience maintaining organized, safe, and efficient warehouse or storeroom operations
• Experience verifying incoming shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, invoices, or bills of lading

Special Requirements

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

Department of Transportation

Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to emergency duties, including snow and ice removal, whenever their services are required.

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.

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.