Stores/Warehouse Assistant- MECC

State of Missouri; Pacific (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Corrections is hiring a Stores Clerk for a full-time role in a state facility. You will handle routine storekeeping duties, manage inventory records, stock and ship items, and maintain accurate records across the storeroom and warehouse operations.

This position includes shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package. A high school diploma or GED is required, with college credits accepted for experience.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as a Stores Clerk and maintaining inventory records.
• High school diploma or GED required; college credit hours may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine storekeeping duties in warehouse, canteen, commissary, or storeroom.
• Receives and inspects inventory; handles storage and labeling; moves items using material handling equipment.
• Fills requisitions and prepares items for delivery; maintains records of inventory activity.
• Takes physical inventories and maintains clean, orderly storage areas; works under general supervision.
• Contacts with offenders may be required.

Skills

Stores Clerk experience

Inventory records maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Earned college credit hours substitution

Tools

Cash register

Forklifts and pallet jacks

Job description

The annual salary listed for this position includes the additional $0.75 per hour medium security differential ($1,560 annually) for all full-time positions domiciled in a medium-security institution.

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

We offer great benefits!Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program. The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

• Performs routine storekeeping duties in a warehouse, canteen, commissary, or storeroom; operates a tool storeroom or gift shop; recommends new or modified storage methods; leads/supervises staff, offenders, residents engaged in loading/unloading/storing/distributing inventory items
• Receives/unpacks incoming inventory items; inspects for quality/quantity; refers major decisions regarding non-conformance with specifications to a designated supervisor; labels and places inventory items in appropriate storage areas; rotates as necessary; operates a cash register; counts money; prices items; and places merchandise on shelves; operates forklifts/pallet jacks/other material handling equipment
• Fills requisitions; prepares items to be delivered or shipped; orders inventory using established specifications to replenish stock based on pre-determined inventory levels/reorder points; maintains computerized/manual records of inventory items received/store/ issued/ordered/returned/disposed/sold
• Takes physical inventories to determine quantities on hand and/or reconcile records; maintains clean/ orderly storage/stores areas; exercises independence in the performance of duties under general supervision; performs other related work as assigned
• This position requires contact with offenders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as a Stores Clerk with the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System; AND possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency
• Two or more years of experience maintaining inventory items and related records; AND possession of a high school diploma or proof of high school equivalency
• (Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience at a rate of 30 earned credit hours for one year)

Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:

• A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
• A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing differential if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.

The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years!

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

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