Storekeeper II (0380) [REPOST]

Northern Valley Indian Health; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Illinois University is seeking a Storekeeper I to receive, store, and issue foods and supplies for the campus dining operation. The role reports to Food Service Managers and handles inventory records, monthly billings, and storage maintenance.

Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 6am–2pm, with a 0.75 full-time schedule for a 9-month appointment. The position requires a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience, plus the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in various

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year (12 months) of work experience comparable to Storekeeper I.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Ability to compute basic math including addition, subtraction, fractions, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to convey information effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Stores incoming foods and supplies.
• Maintains and prepares records of inventory and billings for monthly reports.
• Issues and returns foods and supplies for unit’s operation.
• Receives incoming foods and supplies.
• Maintains storage facilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Math skills

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Overview

The department of Campus Dining handles all things dining on campus. From residential meal plans to event catering, we provide nutritional food for students, faculty, staff and guests. We manage over a dozen eating establishments at NIU including residence hall dining, restaurants and coffee shops at the student center, and the cafe in Barsema Hall. We employ the students and professionals who work in our restaurants and cafes.

Position Summary

This position is under the supervision of the Food Service Managers and/or Assistant Food Service Managers and receives, stores and issues all foods and supplies used in unit’s operation and maintains all records of purchases, prepares monthly billings, and maintenance of storage facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Food Storage

• Stores incoming foods and supplies.

Record Keeping

• Maintains and prepares records of inventory and billings for monthly reports.

Department Support

• Issues and returns foods and supplies for unit’s operation.

Other Related Duties

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Receivables

• Receives incoming foods and supplies.
• Supervises Food Service Stores Laborer and/or students as assigned.

Cleaning & Maintenance

• Maintains storage facilities.

Other Related Duties

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year (12 months) of work experience comparable to that performed at the Storekeeper I level of this series or in other positions of comparable responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)

• Knowledge of the principles and processing for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Skill in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Ability to compute basic math including addition, subtraction, fractions, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to effectively convey information to others, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform general physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to withstand exposure to extreme temperatures.

Specialty Factors (Civil Service)

N/A

Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)

N/A

Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)

N/A

Additional Requirements (SPS)

N/A

Preferred Qualifications (SPS)

N/A

Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date

09/1/2026

Percent of Staff Year

0.75

Standard Hours Per Week

37.50

Working Hours

Monday-Friday 6am-2pm

Salary

$31,078.13/annually (based on 9-month appointment); NIU offers a robust benefits package.

Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range

$21.25/hourly

Earn Type

Hourly

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently a citizen or resident of the State of Illinois?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is the highest level of education attained?
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • PHD
• * Have you attached all transcripts to support the degrees you are submitting for consideration?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
  • 0-1
  • 1-3
  • 3-5
  • 5-7
  • 7+
• * Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience. Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or résumé. (“See Résumé” is not an acceptable response.)

  (Open Ended Question)

• * If applicable, have you attached a copy of your DD214, DD215, NGB22, or DD256 for consideration of Veterans Preference Points? The copy submitted should reflect the status of discharge in order to be considered.
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
• * Do you have specific work experience ordering, receiving, storing, inspecting, and taking inventory of stock?
  • No work experience directly related to the job function described
  • My work experience relevant to the job function described was performed under guidance
  • My work experience relevant to the job function described was performed independently
• * Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience. Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or résumé. (“See Résumé” is not an acceptable response

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have specific work experience with the shipment of materials, supplies, tools, equipment, or replacement parts?
  • No work experience directly related to the job function described
  • My work experience relevant to the job function described was performed under guidance
  • My work experience relevant to the job function described was performed independently
• * Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience. Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or résumé. (“See Résumé” is not an acceptable response

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have specific work experience handling and storing supplies while following laws and regulations in regards to materials and supplies that are susceptible to spontaneous combustion, toxicity, fragility, rapid deterioration, contamination, or ease of physical damage?
  • No work experience directly related to the job function described
  • My work experience relevant to the job function described was performed under guidance
  • My work experience relevant to the job function described was performed independently
• * Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience. Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or résumé. (“See Résumé” is not an acceptable response.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have specific work experience maintaining records such as purchase orders, dates of shipments, and inventory numbers?
  • No work experience directly related to the job function described
  • My work experience relevant to the job function described was performed under guidance
  • My work experience relevant to the job function described was performed independently
• * Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience. Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or résumé. (“See Résumé” is not an acceptable response.

  (Open Ended Question)