HEMET UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 1791 West Acacia Avenue – Hemet, CA 92545 - (951) 765-5100 STOREKEEPER DEFINITION Under general supervision, to have responsibility for operation of the District's central supply or nutrition services warehouse; to supervise receiving, storing, and delivery of equipment, food, and supplies; to maintain central stock control and inventory; to plan, assign, and supervise the activities of assigned workers; and to do other related work as may be required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a working-lead position, reporting to the Director of Purchasing or Nutrition Services. An incumbent is responsible for all phases of the District's Central Supply or Nutrition Services and for the planning, assignment and supervision of the work of employees engaged in performing District Central or Nutrition Services Warehouse and delivery duties. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Supervise and participate in receiving, storing, issuance, and delivery of foods, materials, supplies and equipment; supervise all stock inventories, maintain running inventories and conduct periodic inventories; check and receipt merchandise received; check merchandise for conformity to purchase order specifications and check on shortages, damaged, substitutions, or other discrepancies; identify merchandise received by stock catalog number; maintain proper stock levels; supervise office and clerical procedures including maintenance of accurate files and records, prepare reports, work with supervision on completion, errors, and cancellation of purchase orders; plan floor locations for supplies and equipment; supervise stacking patterns and pallet arrangements; fill requisitions and prepare shipments; schedule and supervise delivery procedures; originate purchase requisitions for standard stock, supplies and equipment; plan, assign, supervise and train personnel assigned to warehouse; assist district personnel with various supply problems; assume responsibility for maintaining the warehouse in a safe, clean, and orderly manner; maintain security of the warehouse, equipment and contents; operate forklift, pallet jacks and delivery trucks. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Methods and systems used in receiving, storing, and delivery of supplies and equipment, warehouse procedures, requisitioning, purchase orders, invoices, and delivery slips, and the purpose and function of each; Supplies associated with and used by various schools and departments; Principles of supervision and training of personnel; Appropriate techniques for lifting and/or carrying supplies; Basic arithmetic and clerical skills; Safe work practices. Ability to: Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct a central warehouse and delivery operation; Analyze usage patterns and utilize the most effective methods of storage and delivery; Supervise and train personnel; Perform heavy manual labor and maintain safe work practices; Maintain accurate records and schedules; Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with those contacted in the course of work. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED equivalent and possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above. One year of supervisory experience preferred. Experience in warehouse and deliveries including stocking, supply, shipping, receiving, including the maintenance of accurate support records preferred. REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License; have an acceptable driving record and qualify for insurability by the District's insurance carrier; may be required to be bonded. Serve Safe and Forklift certification may be required after hiring. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Strengths: Heavy work involving lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 75 pounds. Ability to carry on normal speech and hearing activities; physical dexterity in limbs and digits to operate warehouse equipment and to perform strenuous manual labor; ability to bend, stoop, grasp and reach. May work indoors and outdoors, exposure to cold from freezers and refrigerators for extended periods daily. Working Conditions: May stock and store supplies that require lifting objects over head on a regular basis. Work involves considerable carrying of materials and require an awareness of how to properly lift and carry objects. EMPLOYMENT STATUS Bargaining Unit Position. March 2010