Storekeeper I

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale is seeking a part-time materials handler to assist in stockrooms, warehouses, and storerooms. The role involves receiving, storing, and issuing supplies under supervision, with the position described as 40% part-time permanent.

The job requires a high school diploma and includes union-affiliated employment with SEIU Local #316. The Civil Service examination and eligibility process determine assignments and hiring, with provisions for veteran preferences

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• receives, loads/unloads, and counts stock items, and records data
• counts, grades, or weighs articles
• checks incoming orders against items listed on requisitions,invoices, or other forms
• packs and unpacks items to be stocked in stockrooms, warehouses, orstorage yards
• stores items in an orderly and accessible manner inwarehouses, tool rooms, storage areas
• rotates specified stock according to receipt date
• fills orders from requisitions or issues supplies and stock tostudents, faculty, and staff
• orders supplies to maintain inventory quota
• processes emergency orders and express shipments for special-orderparts and supplies in a timely manner
• operates a forklift, pallet jack, and/or narrow aisle reach trucks daily to achieve required high rack palletized storage, andperforms basic preventative maintenance on material handlingequipment as assigned
• performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

The starting wage for this position is listed above. Thisposition is represented by Service Employees International Union,Local #316. For more information regarding salary and other detailsplease visit https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts/

Note: This position is 40% part-time permanent.

Employees at this level receive, store, and issue materials,equipment, and other items from storerooms and keep records. Theywork under general supervision from a designated supervisor.

Examples of Duties

• receives, loads/unloads, and counts stock items, and records data
• counts, grades, or weighs articles
• checks incoming orders against items listed on requisitions,invoices, or other forms
• packs and unpacks items to be stocked in stockrooms, warehouses, orstorage yards
• stores items in an orderly and accessible manner inwarehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas
• storessupplies in bins, on the floor, or shelves, depending on the natureof the articles, in a location and position convenient for removalwhen needed
• periodically verifies inventory computations accuracy by comparingthem to physical counts of stock, investigates discrepancies, andadjusts errors
• marks stock items with identifying codes, figures, or letters whenrequired using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools,or other labeling equipment
• cleans or maintains supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areasto ensure compliance with safety regulations
• examines and inspects stock items for wear or defects, and reportsdamage to supervisors
• provides assistance or direction to other workers
• rotates specified stock according to receipt date
• fills orders from requisitions or issues supplies and stock tostudents, faculty, and staff
• orders supplies to maintain inventory quota
• processes emergency orders and express shipments for special-orderparts and supplies in a timely manner
• operates a forklift, pallet jack, and/or narrow aisle reach trucks daily to achieve required high rack palletized storage, andperforms basic preventative maintenance on material handlingequipment as assigned
• performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Supplemental Information

Illinois Residency Requirement

Pursuant to the StateUniversities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates mustestablish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the startdate for this position.

Veteran Eligibility

Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application, unless the same proof has already been submitted in a previous application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves).

About Civil Service Examination/Testing

The Civil Serviceexamination for this classification is based on your applicationmaterials and responses to the supplemental questions. Noparticipation other than submission of application materials isrequired from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meetthe minimum required qualifications for this position, yourapplication will move forward for examination/testing in which youwill receive a score calculated based on your education andexperience, and your name will be placed on the active employmentregister by exam score. This score will be emailed to the emailaddress noted on your application. After the application deadline,the names within the top three scores will be referred to thedepartment for interview.

Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available. For moreinformation visit https://policies.siu.edu/policies/employment-non-us-citizens.php