Storekeeper I - Facilities & Services

Storekeeper I - Facilities & Services Job Summary Fills orders by picking, packing, stocking and staging material. Stock shelves and cages with the appropriate material upon their receipt to include but not limited to wood, sheet metal, and gases. Receives material in Aim. Demonstrates expertise for two or more functional areas. Functional areas are defined as: receiving, counters, pick and packing, returns, issuing stock, stocking shelves, and loading and unloading. This position requires frequent face-to-face interaction with personnel within and outside of Stores and Receiving. The position may involve more than 40–50 contacts per day. The position also requires professional telephone communication to address Receiving-related issues and take orders by phone. Duties & Responsibilities Receives loads, unloads, returns, stores and/or issues a variety of general items, hazardous items (such as gases) and special order items. Issues stock and special orders as requested, accurately fills out and processes paperwork, obtains appropriate signatures on non-stock orders and special orders. Checks stock against shipping and authorizations for agreement as to quantities, descriptions, sizes, conditions, and conformance to purchase orders. Receive material and special orders in Aim. Stocks the PPSB Storeroom according to established methods. Operate a lift truck and/or forklift efficiently and safely Mark articles with identifying codes, figures or letters when required. Record data such as purchase order number, date received and date issued. Follows procedures as established by Stores and Receiving for processing purchase orders, stores requisitions and picking tickets. Refer situations involving major deviations form established methods to a supervisor and make recommendations suggesting course of action to be taken. Demonstrate resourcefulness in adopting storekeeping methods to handle items, locate reference material sources, and provide solutions to problems presented. Conduct Cyclic, special and other inventories of bin and bulk locations. Count, weigh or grade products as appropriate. Assist assigned personnel. Perform related duties as assigned. Physical Demands and Working Conditions ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: A. Physical Requirements 1. Be able to lift over 50lbs, organize and place these items in storage for later use. 2. Be able to spend a large part of the work day on his/her feet on concrete floors. 3. On awkward or heavy items, he/she/they should not try to lift or move too much without the help of a fellow employee, forklift, hoist, or dollies. B. Work Environment Employees are expected to follow established safety procedures and use appropriate equipment and assistance when handling heavy or awkward items. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF MATERIALS STOCKED. ABILITY TO INTERACT WITH CUSTOMERS, VENDOR REPRESENTATIVES, AND DELIVERY COMPANIES. ABILITY TO OPERATE COMPUTERS, MANUAL/POWER PALLET JACKS, WALK BEHIND FORK LIFTS, FORKLIFTS, AND OVERHEAD CRANE. PAYS ATTENTION TO INVENTORY CONTROL ISSUES IN THE RECEIPT OF MATERIALS AND DISPENSING OF MATERIALS. Appointment Information This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 3317 - Storekeeper I position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 11/9/2026. The wage for this position is $23.76 per hour. This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx. Application Procedures & Deadline Information Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Monday, October 26, 2026 . Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted th…

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