STOREKEEPER LEADMAN

Cook County Health; Illinois; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Pension Plan

Deferred Compensation Program

Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Cook County Health, located at John Stroger Hospital in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Storeroom Clerk to manage stock, receive deliveries, and support patient care units by efficiently distributing equipment and supplies.

You will perform inventory, issue items to departments, and maintain accurate receiving and storage records, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED required; proof at interview.
• Ability to lift and move heavy merchandise.

Responsibilities

• Inventory stock in storeroom and prepare reports.
• Receive goods and inspect for damage; file receiving reports.
• Deliver items using handtruck and return unwanted goods to vendors.
• Post received goods and maintain inventory records.
• Assist with cycle counts and annual inventory.
• Fill requisitions and deliver to departments; obtain signatures.
• Maintain clean, organized dock and tag capital equipment.

Skills

Hospital policies

Communication skills

Physical activity

Material handling

Data entry

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma / GED

Job description

SHIFT: 7 AM- 3 PM

Salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal. Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement.

LOCATION: JOHN STROGER HOSPITAL

DEPARTMENT: MATERIAL MANAGEMENT

Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for filling requisitions and delivering equipment, supplies, and other items throughout the hospital; store and rotate stocks in the supply rooms of patient care units; may assist in the supervision of subordinates; and in performing other storeroom duties as required.

Typical Duties

• Inventories stock supplies in the storeroom or warehouse and prepares inventory reports.
• Inventories stock on assigned wards that are on the par-stock system to detem1inc supply needs. Prepares and files storeroom requisitions and warehouse transfer.
• Receives all goods delivered by common carrier. Unpacks items to be received by stores, using knives.
• Counts weigh or otherwise measure the quantity of incoming supplies. Ascertains condition of incoming supplies, and notes discrepancies or damaged goods. Completes the appropriate section of the receiving report.
• Carries or uses handtruck to deliver items from the dock area to proper location. Retums unwanted goods to vendors.
• Keeps storeroom supervisor informed of needed supplies. Maintain proper internal control (inventory control) in storeroom.
• Posts all received goods, (receiving reports, invoices, and stock requisitions).
• Make spot checks of perpetual inventory and actual inventory.
• Assists with a total inventory count once a year. Informs storeroom supervisor of needed stock items throughout the year.
• Takes items from stock or special orders goods to fill requisitions and deliveries goods to requesting departments. Obtains signature for accepted supplies.
• Makes schedule and unscheduled deliveries to specific departments and/or nursing stations.
• Keeps the stores dock area clean and orderly at all times sweeping the area and removing all cartons and boxes only. Tag all capital equipment as received.
• Perfom1s office services job as the need arises and others when required by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED equivalent is required (Must provide proof at the time of interview)
• Must be able to lift and move heavy merchandise is required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of hospital policies governing payment of goods
• Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals
• Involves considerable physical activity in walking, lifting, climbing, and stooping
• Skill is the use of hand trucks, pallet jacks, carts, electric carts
• Ability to read, write, add, subtract, multiply, follow written, and oral instructions
• Familiar with the use of computer for data entry and data retrieval

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

Additional Statements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

• Meet minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering "Yes" to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215, or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation) at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD 214's, DD 215's, or NGB 22's, please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list an Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable.
• A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.
• VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW
• MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

• Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.
• Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
• CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Posting

Sep 22, 2026, 2:02:15 PM

Collective Bargaining Unit

SEIU 73 HLT SRV MAINT WRKRS

Organization

Health and Hospital Systems