Storekeeper II

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Storekeeper II operates a small storeroom or is responsible for one or more functions of a large storeroom operation, providing functional supervision to storeroom personnel as needed. For ISU Dining’s Foodstores Logistics team, the role supports receiving, storing, inventorying, and delivering food, supplies, equipment, and other materials across campus dining locations. The employee operates delivery vehicles and pallet jacks, loads and unloads materials, verifies deliveries, completes transfer documentation, distributes products, coordinates with delivery-site staff, moves furniture and equipment between Dining locations, and supports delivery logistics. The position maintains inventory in coolers, freezers, and dry storage areas, including stock rotation, receiving temperatures, product quality, and accurate records. It fulfills orders and requisitions, conducts inventory counts, uses tablet and inventory systems, completes Quality Assurance logs, and keeps storage areas clean, safe, and organized. Other duties include supporting and training student staff, assisting with equipment maintenance, coordinating vendor returns, and obtaining and maintaining ServSafe and forklift certifications. Some items may weigh up to 100 pounds.

Requirements

One year of work experience in storekeeping, accounting, business administration, or related work, or a combination of such experience and post-high-school education totaling one year.
Possession of an appropriate driver’s license as required.
Knowledge of storeroom methods and procedures.
Knowledge of the characteristics, uses, and proper handling and storage techniques of supplied items.
Knowledge of proper lifting and bending techniques.
Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to prepare and maintain stock records, reports, and inventories.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and constituents.
Ability to work independently and provide functional supervision.
Ability to work with a computerized inventory control system.
Ability to lift and handle items weighing up to 100 pounds.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship; immigration sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience in food service, warehouse, storeroom, receiving, or distribution operations.
Experience receiving, storing, rotating, and issuing food, supplies, or inventory.
Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material-handling equipment.
Experience using computerized inventory, purchasing, or warehouse management systems.
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, quality assurance, temperature monitoring, and FIFO inventory practices.

Responsibilities

Receive, store, and issue equipment, materials, supplies, foodstuffs, and other products using established methods.
Store special stock items that require treatment or nonstandard space assignment and identification.
Issue items requiring knowledge of supply operations and proper handling of stock susceptible to combustion, toxicity, fragility, deterioration, contamination, or physical damage.
Independently check and tally special or technical supply items.
Verify stock against shipping authorizations for quantities, descriptions, sizes, conditions, and conformance to purchase orders.
Research manufacturers’ catalogs, technical bulletins, nomenclature lists, and other references to identify special items, and consult operating personnel about unusual orders.
Arrange storage space, conduct inventories, estimate needs, and maintain and prepare records and reports.
Make minor adjustments or repairs to items carried in stock.
Periodically drive, load, and unload a delivery truck; operate delivery vehicles and pallet jacks and deliver materials across ISU Dining locations.
Assist faculty and staff with setting up and operating equipment for lectures, regular laboratory work, or special demonstrations.
Load and unload materials, verify deliveries, complete transfer documentation, distribute products, and coordinate with delivery-site staff to ensure items are accurately and safely placed.
Move furniture and equipment between Dining locations and serve as a resource for delivery logistics.
Maintain inventory across coolers, freezers, and dry storage areas, including stock rotation, receiving temperatures, product quality, and accurate records.
Fulfill orders and requisitions, conduct inventory counts, use tablet and inventory systems, and complete Quality Assurance logs.
Maintain clean, safe, and organized storage areas.
Support and train student staff, assist with equipment maintenance, and coordinate vendor returns.
Obtain and maintain ServSafe and forklift certifications.