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.

Duties & Responsibilities

Orders, receives, stores and issues stock, special orders and/or technical items.
◦ 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.

Additional Physical Demands

Physical Requirements
Be able to lift over 50lbs, organize and place these items in storage for later use.
Be able to spend a large part of the work day on his/her feet on concrete floors.
On awkward or heavy items, he/she should not try to lift or move too much without the help of a fellow employee, forklift, hoist, or dollies.

Work Environment
The employee should have no trouble with the environment, unless he/she tries to lift too much or he/she does not follow the common safety rules for the job.
The most complex aspect of this job is the knowledge of the large number of parts that are housed in the PPSB Storeroom. Attention to minute detail is also required of the Receiving function where accuracy is critical to a successful operation. In addition, the employee must be able to efficiently multitask when dealing with customers, phones and vendor/delivery drivers.
The nature of this job requires frequent face to face contact with personnel both in and outside of Stores and Receiving. Contacts could exceed 40-50 per day. Telephone etiquette is also required in solving Receiving issues as well as taking orders over the phone.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

One year of experience receiving, storing and issuing merchandise, materials, equipment, and other items from stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard to fill shelves, racks, tables, or customers' orders.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

A working knowledge of material stocked.
Ability to interact with customers, vendor representatives, and delivery companies.
Ability to operate computers, manual/power pallet jacks, walk-behind forklifts, forklifts, and overhead crane.
Pays attention to inventory control issues in the receipt of materials and dispensing of materials.
***Ability to lift over 50lbs, organize and place these items in storage for later use***

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 5/5/2025. The wage for this position is $21.95 per hour.

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 May 7, 2025. 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 through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Syed Arshad at sarshad4@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1030334
Job Category: Crafts & Trades
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