Storekeeper II

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland is seeking a warehouse/receiving coordinator to manage shipment receipt, inspection, and distribution of supplies and equipment. The role involves leading daily operations, setting work priorities, and coordinating storage and inventory control.

The position requires standing for long periods, the ability to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally, and familiarity with warehouse equipment. A High School Diploma or GED and two years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years related work experience.
• General knowledge of issuing and storing supplies, materials, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify shipments against delivery documents and PO specs.
• Lead daily operations: plan, schedule, assign, and review work.
• Fill store requisitions for issuing supplies, materials, and equipment; route or deliver items.
• Maintain inventory levels with physical counts and logs.
• Prepare routine logs or tally sheets of daily operations.
• Implement procedures for orderly storage facilities.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Basic math

Training others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Material handling equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary & Additional Information

Under general supervision, receives, stores, and distributes supplies, materials, and equipment. Leads and trains subordinate personnel.

1. Receives, inspects, and verifies shipments for compliance with delivery documents and purchase order specifications. Processes receiving documents. Tags, lables, etches, or marks for identification all supplies, materials, and equipment received.
2. Leads daily operations. Determines work priorities, plans, schedules, assigns, and reviews work.
3. Fills store requisitions for issuing supplies, materials, and equipment. Routes and/or delivers supplies, materials, and equipment to designated locations.
4. Ensures inventory levels by conducting physical inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment.
5. Prepares routine logs, forms, or tally sheets of daily operations.
6. Implements procedures for maintaining departmental storage facilities in an orderly manner.

Preferences

• ServSafe and TIPS certification preferred
• Experience working in a large commercial food service operation.
• Must be able to move perishable food, beverages and supplies including beer kegs weighing up to 180 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to work a variable schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays, based on event scheduling with notice of as little as 4 days, due to TV scheduling.
• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions.

Licenses/Certifications

• Must have or obtain a driver's license valid in Maryland with less than 5 points.
• Must have or obtain a Prince George's County Maryland Health Department Food Service Manager Certification and TIPS (or equivalent certification). All must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.
• Dining Services shall provide training and testing on site for both certifications.
• After job offer but before hire, must pass a DOT physical and Drug Test arranged by the University and be able to maintain the DOT physical certification and pass random drug testing throughout employment to drive a truck.

Physical Demands

This is an essential position and the incumbent must report to work when the campus is closed due to weather or other emergency situations. Must be able to work a variable schedule including weekends, nights, evenings, and holidays. Annual leave will not be granted for specific periods including the weeks preceding and right after the start of each semester, Football Weekends, Maryland Day, Family Weekend or special events. Must have the manual dexterity to operate equipment with or without accommodation and to lift up to 15 pounds regularly. The University of Maryland is a non-smoking campus.

Must be able to lift 40 pounds on a regular basis and up to 75 pounds occasionally and stand, walk and work on feet for long periods of time. Must be able to work in extreme weather, humidity and temperature conditions including regularly working between 40 degrees and 90 degrees for extended periods and, from 15 below zero degrees to 40 degrees and from 90 degrees to 110 degrees for short periods of time.

Required Application Materials

Application

Best Consideration Date: N/A

Posting Close Date: October 7, 2026

Open Until Filled: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED.
• EXPERIENCE: Two years related work experience.

Other Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: General knowledge of the procedures and practices of issuing and storing supplies, materials, and equipment. Skill in operating warehouse material handling equipment. Ability to perform basic mathematics; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to follow directions; to provide guidance and instruction to others; to operate computers and other standard office equipment; to establish and maintain effective work relationships; to perform extensive standing, walking, and climbing; to lift, transport and stock assigned supplies and materials; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. A non-commercial Class C or Commercial Class B or equivalent driver's license valid in the State of Maryland may be required. If required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License, employees will be subjected to drug and alcohol education and testing as required under Federal Highway Administration and the State of Maryland regulations.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Department

VPSA-DS-Co