Storekeeper (37.5 Hour)

State of Connecticut•Middletown, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking to hire one (1) Storekeeper within the Connecticut Valley Hospital (CVH). This is a hands-on role where the individual will keep things running smoothly, stay active throughout the day, and support an entire campus by managing essential supplies. The position is full-time with 37.5 hours per week, on the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The role involves maintaining supply storage areas, stocking and distributing warehouse items across the CVH campus, utilizing Microsoft Excel and Outlook, and operating forklifts and manual/electric pallet jacks. DMHAS is a healthcare agency focused on promoting the health and wellness of individuals with behavioral health needs. CVH's vision is to promote recovery through compassionate and culturally competent treatment in a safe and caring environment, offering trauma-informed, gender-responsive treatment. The facility fosters a collaborative and supportive environment.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience in stock or warehouse work or closely related work that could reasonably be expected to provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
Knowledge of the methods of requisitioning, handling, storing and issuing of materials and supplies
Knowledge of safe and efficient warehousing practices including purchasing
Interpersonal skills
Oral and written communication skills
Ability to keep accurate stock records and inventories
Ability to utilize computer software

Nice To Haves

Warehouse work experience
Experience picking and packing orders
Experience driving 24' box trucks for deliveries including loading dock procedures
Experience using both forklifts and manual/electric pallet jacks
Computer experience with Microsoft Excel and Outlook, including data entry
Possess a current valid motor vehicle drivers' license

Responsibilities

Maintain supply storage areas located at CVH Warehouse
Maintain, stock, and distribute warehouse items throughout the CVH campus, including clothing, food, hygiene, medical and PPE products
Utilize Microsoft Excel and Outlook
Utilize forklifts and manual/electric pallet jacks
Receives and issues stock and maintains records of receipts, requisitions, and stock on hand
Arranges stock in planned fashion, with due account taken of age, accessibility, safety and security
Clarifies amount and condition of stock on hand and reports all discrepancies or need for replenishment
Verifies quantity and quality of incoming supplies against invoices, dray bills, bills of lading and orders
Maintains housekeeping and security of stores area
Takes required inventory of materials and supplies
Receives gas station reports and makes necessary corrections
Keeps mileage and maintenance records of vehicles in car pool
Inspects material handling equipment, scales, gas pumps and other allied storeroom equipment for accuracy and safety
Codes and inventories furniture and equipment
Operates material handling equipment
May perform purchasing functions for inventory item stock replenishment
May drive motor vehicles as assigned
May enter data into a computer