Storekeeper I - Facilities & Services

Laseagrant; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Storekeeper I for Facilities & Services in Champaign-Urbana. The role involves receiving, stocking, and issuing diverse materials, including hazardous items, with frequent internal and external interactions.

The position is 100% full-time Civil Service 3317, requiring a high school diploma and the ability to operate material handling equipment. Wage starts at $23.76/hour with benefits eligibility and standard university employment support.

Qualifications

• Must have working knowledge of stocked materials and ability to interact with customers, vendors and delivery companies.
• Ability to operate computers and material handling equipment (pallet jacks, forklifts, overhead crane).
• Attention to inventory control in receipt and dispensing of materials.

Responsibilities

• Receive loads, unload, store and issue items including general, hazardous (gas) and special orders.
• Fill out paperwork accurately and obtain signatures on non-stock and special orders.
• Check stock against shipping documents for quantities, descriptions and conditions.

Skills

Materials stocked knowledge

Customer interaction

Equipment operation

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Manual pallet jack

Powered pallet jack

Walk-behind forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Storekeeper I - Facilities & Services

Fills orders by picking, packing, stocking and staging material. Stock shelves and cages with the appropriate material upon their receipt to include but not limited to wood, sheet metal, and gases. Receives material in Aim. Demonstrates expertise for two or more functional areas. Functional areas are defined as: receiving, counters, pick and packing, returns, issuing stock, stocking shelves, and loading and unloading. This position requires frequent face-to-face interaction with personnel within and outside of Stores and Receiving. The position may involve more than 40–50 contacts per day. The position also requires professional telephone communication to address Receiving-related issues and take orders by phone.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Receives loads, unloads, returns, stores and/or issues a variety of general items, hazardous items (such as gases) and special order items.
• Issues stock and special orders as requested, accurately fills out and processes paperwork, obtains appropriate signatures on non-stock orders and special orders.
• Checks stock against shipping and authorizations for agreement as to quantities, descriptions, sizes, conditions, and conformance to purchase orders.
• Receive material and special orders in Aim.
• Stocks the PPSB Storeroom according to established methods.
• Operate a lift truck and/or forklift efficiently and safely
• Mark articles with identifying codes, figures or letters when required.
• Record data such as purchase order number, date received and date issued. Follows procedures as established by Stores and Receiving for processing purchase orders, stores requisitions and picking tickets.
• Refer situations involving major deviations form established methods to a supervisor and make recommendations suggesting course of action to be taken.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness in adopting storekeeping methods to handle items, locate reference material sources, and provide solutions to problems presented.
• Conduct Cyclic, special and other inventories of bin and bulk locations.
• Count, weigh or grade products as appropriate.
• Assist assigned personnel.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
A. Physical Requirements
1. Be able to lift over 50lbs, organize and place these items in storage for later use.
2. Be able to spend a large part of the work day on his/her feet on concrete floors.
3. On awkward or heavy items, he/she/they should not try to lift or move too much without the help of a fellow employee, forklift, hoist, or dollies.
B. Work Environment
Employees are expected to follow established safety procedures and use appropriate equipment and assistance when handling heavy or awkward items.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF MATERIALS STOCKED. ABILITY TO INTERACT WITH CUSTOMERS, VENDOR REPRESENTATIVES, AND DELIVERY COMPANIES. ABILITY TO OPERATE COMPUTERS, MANUAL/POWER PALLET JACKS, WALK BEHIND FORK LIFTS, FORKLIFTS, AND OVERHEAD CRANE. PAYS ATTENTION TO INVENTORY CONTROL ISSUES IN THE RECEIPT OF MATERIALS AND DISPENSING OF MATERIALS.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 3317 - Storekeeper I position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 11/9/2026. The wage for this position is $23.76 per hour. This position is not eligible for any type ofsponsorship for work authorization. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Monday, October 26, 2026. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Bryan Fijalkovich [e-mail]. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — the state’s flagship public university and one of the world’s leading research institutions — every staff member helps shape what’s next. Founded in 1867, Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59,000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries, supported by 15 colleges and instructional units, more than 20 research institutes, and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether you’re empowering first‑generation students, fueling breakthrough innovation, or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond, your work here has a far-reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well‑being, growth, and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence — where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive.

Champaign-Urbana

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal , or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [e-mail] .

Requisition ID: 1038456
Job Category: Service and Food Operations
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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