Storekeeper I

US Lawns; Hawaii; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Employee Assistance Program

13 paid holidays

21 paid vacation days

21 paid sick days

Job summary

East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) is seeking a Storekeeper I at Honoka'a Hospital to ensure medical supplies and equipment are available, organized, and delivered to support patient care across East Hawaiʻi.

The role involves maintaining inventory, coordinating with hospital departments, and adhering to safety standards while operating warehouse tools such as forklifts. This position contributes to timely and effective patient treatment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Six months of general clerical experience with basic arithmetic and following instructions.
• One and a half years of specialized storekeeping or inventory control experience.
• Valid forklift operator certification (or ability to obtain on hire).

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory of medical supplies and equipment with optimal stock levels.
• Receive, inspect, store, and distribute incoming supplies, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and annual physical counts to ensure accountability.
• Coordinate supply requests and deliveries with hospital departments to meet needs.
• Ensure safety and proper handling of equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Description

Join Honoka'a Hospital and be part of a team that proudly cares for our friends, family, and neighbors across East Hawaiʻi.

Join a vital team that keeps patient care running smoothly behind the scenes. As a Storekeeper I, you will play a key role in ensuring medical supplies and equipment are available, organized, and delivered efficiently to support quality care across our hospital. Your work directly impacts the ability of clinical teams to provide timely and effective treatment to our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain accurate inventory of medical supplies and equipment, ensuring optimal stock levels at all times
• Receive, inspect, store, and distribute incoming supplies, verifying accuracy and quality of shipments
• Conduct regular inventory audits and lead annual physical inventory counts to ensure accountability
• Coordinate supply requests and deliveries with hospital departments to meet operational needs
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and proper handling of equipment, including warehouse tools (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks)

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience are credited based on a 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience:
  • At least six (6) months of general clerical experience demonstrating basic arithmetic skills and the ability to follow instructions
  • One and a half (1.5) years of specialized experience in storekeeping, inventory control, or related clerical work
• Certification: Valid forklift operator certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)

Substitutions Allowed

For General Experience:

1. Successful completion of a substantially full-time equivalent clerical curriculum of a duration of six months or more at an accredited community college, business or technical school, which included courses in (a) English and (b) mathematics or bookkeeping may be substituted for the General Experience required.
2. Education in an accredited university in a baccalaureate program with courses in (a) English and (b) mathematics or accounting may be substituted for the General Experience required on the basis of 15 semester hours for 6 months of experience.

For General and Specialized Experience:

1. Successful completion of a substantially full-time equivalent clerical curriculum of a duration of a year or longer, leading to a degree or diploma at an accredited community college, or at a business or technical school which included courses in (a) basic English, (b) mathematics or bookkeeping and (c) storeroom operations, supply management, or a related course, will be deemed to have met the experience requirements for the general clerical experience and six (6) months of the specialized experience.
2. Successful completion of a substantially full-time equivalent clerical curriculum leading to a degree, diploma, or a certificate of achievement at an accredited community college, business school or technical school which was for a period of less than one (1) year may be substituted for the General or Specialized Experience on a month-for-month basis provided the training included courses in (a) basic English, (b) mathematics or bookkeeping and (c) storeroom operations, supply management, or a related course.
3. Education in an accredited university in a baccalaureate program with courses in (a) English, (b) mathematics or accounting, and (c) supply management or a related course may be substituted for the General Experience and up to 6 months of the Specialized Experience on the basis of 15 semester hours for 6 months of experience.

Company Description

As the Big Island’s leading providers of inpatient and outpatient care, the East Hawaii Region of Hawai`i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), consisting of Hilo Benioff Medical Center, Honoka'a Hospital, Ka′u Hospital, Yukio Okutsu State Veterans Home, East Hawaii Medical Group and East Hawaii Health Pharmacy, delivers a full range of services and programs. Our three hospitals include 290 beds and more than 1,900 employees. Our medical staff is comprised of 250 physicians, physician assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, representing 33 specialties. East Hawaii Health is our network of clinics offering primary and specialty care. Hilo Benioff Medical Center functions as a Level III Trauma Center, which includes the second busiest emergency room in the state, providing 24-hour care and serving more than 50,000 patients annually. Honoka'a Hospital and Ka′u Hospital are designated as Critical Access Hospitals. To learn more about the East Hawaii Region, please watch our Video Yearbook or visit www.hbmc.org, www.honokaahospital.org or www.kauhospital.org.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays each year (104 hours); 14 (112 hours) during election years*
• 21 paid vacation days (168 hours) per year*
• 21 paid sick days (168 hours) per year*
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in the State of Hawaii’s retirement system
• Potential eligibility for various student loan repayment & scholarship programs

* Rates listed for paid holidays, vacation and sick days are for 1.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions assigned to 8 hour shifts. Accruals for these benefits are otherwise prorated based on FTE.

Pre-Employment Health Requirements

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment examination, which includes a drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, a tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for drug screening and blood draw for QuantiFERON and Titers, shall be borne by the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

Pre-Employment Assessments for External Candidates

As part of the recruiting process for this position, external applicants (job applicants NOT employed by HHSC’s East Hawaii Region) are required to complete pre-employment assessments shortly after application submission. If you are not an employee of the East Hawaii Region of HHSC, you will receive an email containing assessment instructions. We ask that you complete the assessments within two days of receipt of the request.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Shift Details

Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays as necessary based on hospital operations. Services are provided 24/7.