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STORES WORKER

Job in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listing for: Polk County
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-17
Job specializations:
  • Warehouse
    Material Handler, General Labor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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. Maintains the day-to-day operations of the store; fills and distributes customer supply orders; maintains inventory and accounting records; processes requests for replenishing stock. Depending on departmental assignment, workers may be assigned to stores, receiving and supply, and/or mail operations.

Responsibilities
  • 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; coordinates with departmental staff on delivery schedules and work orders; 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.
  • May assemble office furniture received such as chairs, desks prior to delivery to work site; follows assembly instructions; assembles items using hand tools including pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, and hammers; may assist 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.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications
    • Knowledge of store keeping 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.
    Education
    • Graduation from high school or equivalent, and
    • 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…
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