STORES WORKER

Under immediate supervision

Performs manual labor and routine clerical record-keeping tasks in the ordering, receipt, storage, and distribution of materials, equipment, and supplies in and out of the supply/receiving area.

• Fills and distributes customer supply orders
• Maintains inventory and accounting records
• Processes requests for replenishing stock

Illustrative Examples of Work

• Receives, stores, and distributes materials, equipment, and supplies
• Prepares items and parcels for shipping
• Loads and unloads materials from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves
• Moves material manually and by use of forklift, hand trucks, or other material handling equipment
• Opens containers using hand tools
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments for quantity, quality, and damage
• Determines whether orders have been filled correctly by verifying incoming shipments against the original order and accompanying bill of lading, invoice, or packing slips
• Records discrepancies and/or damages
• Contacts the buyer to rectify discrepancies
• Processes bills, prepares paperwork for payment after confirming receipt of proper shipment
• Sorts and places supplies on racks, shelves, or in bins
• Ensures items are stored properly
• Reads schedules, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, and/or distributed
• Clocks in and out of work
• Routes/transports shipments to proper stockroom
• Loads and unloads delivery van
• Secures materials to prevent damage in transport to work sites
• May operate county vehicles to deliver materials and supplies throughout Polk County
• Compiles and maintains records of quantity, cost, and type of materials and supplies received, stocked and issued
• Compiles stock records
• Prepares and maintains inventory records
• Enters data in computerized inventory software system
• Prepares invoices
• Fills requisitions and orders from store stock
• Assembles orders
• Examines stock to verify conformance to specifications and/or requisitions
• Places material on pallets for delivery
• Periodically takes a physical count of stock on hand and reconciles with inventory records
• Initiates purchasing requests for replenishment of stock
• Rotates and/or rearranges stock
• Makes office furniture received such as chairs, desks prior to delivery to work site
• Follows assembly instructions
• Assists in assembly of larger items at the work site
• Sorts and delivers U.S. and intradepartmental mail for all County offices
• Picks up and delivers mail from and to the U.S. Post Office
• Processes all outgoing mail by sorting and applying correct postage
• Participates in bulk mailings to support various county operations
• Maintains security and cleanliness of work area

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of storekeeping and supply room methods and procedures
• Knowledge of supply inventory and record-keeping procedures
• Knowledge of U.S. postal regulations
• Ability to distinguish numbers to sort by zip codes
• Ability to perform record-keeping requiring close attention to detail
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to safely operate van, forklifts, hand jacks, and other material handling equipment
• Ability to keep accurate manual and computerized records, perform basic arithmetic, and perform data entry
• Ability to effectively use the County’s inventory software system
• Ability to perform prolonged physical labor
• Ability to lift and move supplies and materials weighing up to 60 pounds
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, and reach repeatedly to unpack, unload, and stock materials and supplies
• Ability to assemble furniture in accordance with written assembly instructions
• Ability to use hand tools
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, vendors, suppliers, and the general public, fostering a collaborative and professional work environment
• Ability to successfully complete training requirements

Training and Experience

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• One year of experience in stores, supply, warehousing, inventory, or related field, or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that will have provided the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Special Requirements

• Depending on assignment, candidate may be required to obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification within six months to one year of hire and maintain annually
• Candidate must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and physical capacity testing to ensure candidate meets the essential physical requirements of the position
• Depending on assignment, candidate may be required to pass a tuberculosis test annually
• Certification in the operation of forklifts is required within six months of employment
• A drug screen is required prior to final offer of employment
• A valid State of Iowa driver’s license is required

Click below for a detailed overview of our benefits package

Polk County Employment Benefits