Store Clerk - Commissary

State of Indiana•Westville, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Clerk works with agency staff and other partners to complete assigned tasks and provide excellent customer service to agency partners and the public. Sound judgment and clear communication are important, particularly when interacting with residents or incarcerated individuals. The role is based at Westville Correctional Facility in Westville, Indiana. The facility is expected to transition to the state-of-the-art Westville State Prison when it opens in early to mid-2027. The position involves receiving and authorizing storeroom orders, maintaining inventory and purchasing records, and ensuring that goods are stored properly. The Store Clerk may also train inmates and staff in equipment operation and storage methods and may have supervisory responsibilities depending on agency needs. The role requires the ability to lift and transport items weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without equipment. Depending on assigned duties and the environment, frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs or ladders, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and similar movements may be involved. The salary traditionally starts at $29,588 per year and may be adjusted based on education and work experience. A degree is not required; relevant experience in a similar role may be considered.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of requisitioning and disbursing procedures, consumption rates of stored items, and inventory control procedures.
Thorough knowledge of stock items, their locations, and proper storage methods that use space efficiently and comply with state and federal regulations.
Effective communication skills.
Practical knowledge of state regulations for handling and storing foodstuffs and perishables.
Ability to train inmates and staff in proper operation of equipment and methods of storage.
Ability to maintain detailed, accurate inventory and purchasing records.
Ability to operate a forklift, hand truck, and other mechanical warehouse equipment.
Ability to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to lift and transport items weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Responsibilities

Authorize the accuracy of all orders received in the storeroom and authorize goods received.
Contact vendors regarding partial shipments and misorders.
Maintain detailed inventory records and records of items ordered.
Evaluate and identify record-keeping or storage procedures that may need improvement.
Ensure proper storage procedures and stock rotation for perishable items.
Make recommendations on purchasing new warehouse equipment and on building maintenance requirements.
Oversee and assemble equipment received in knocked-down condition.
May ensure the security of incarcerated individuals and staff assigned to the warehouse.
Train inmates and staff in proper equipment operation and storage methods.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, plus vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completed wellness activities
Health savings account with a bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match
Two fully funded pension plan options
Leave policies including paid new parent leave, childbirth recovery leave for eligible mothers, community service leave, and combined vacation, personal, and sick leave
12 paid holidays, or 14 in election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free parking for most positions
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