Store Clerk

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state. With opportunities across 60+ agencies, the State offers competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you will have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Plainfield Correctional Facility

Plainfield Correctional Facility is a medium-security institution located in Plainfield, Indiana, with a capacity of more than 1,600 incarcerated adult males. The facility provides mental health and substance use treatment services, along with multiple educational opportunities. Programming focuses on rehabilitation and preparing incarcerated individuals for re-entry. Staff work to create a supportive environment that encourages accountability and personal improvement. The dormitory-style housing promotes structure and routine, giving incarcerated individuals opportunities to develop skills and confidence to aid in reintegration.

About the Role

As a Stores Clerk at the Plainfield Correctional Facility, you will perform a wide variety of tasks in the overall operation of the commissary. Your work involves stocking, disbursing, and controlling goods and supplies for incarcerated individuals. This includes transporting supplies from the warehouse to the commissary and supervising incarcerated individuals in assisting with these tasks. The role is designed to ensure the efficient flow of goods while maintaining a secure and organized environment.

A Day in the Life

Your day will involve authorizing the accuracy of all orders received in the storeroom and managing goods received. You will contact vendors regarding partial shipments or misorders and maintain detailed inventory records of items ordered. A key part of your responsibilities includes evaluating and recognizing record-keeping or storage procedures as necessary, ensuring proper storage and rotation of stock for perishable items. You may also make recommendations on the purchase of new equipment for the warehouse and oversee the assembly of equipment received in "knocked down" condition. Additionally, you will ensure the security of incarcerated individuals assigned to the warehouse.

Equal Opportunity

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

Work location

Work model: On-site

165, Avon Avenue, Plainfield, Hendricks County, Indiana, 46168, United States

Plainfield, Indiana

Key Responsibilities

check_circleAuthorize accuracy of all orders received in the storeroom and goods received
check_circleContact vendors regarding partial shipments and misorders
check_circleMaintain detailed inventory records and records of items ordered
check_circleEnsure proper storage procedures and rotation of stock for perishable items
check_circleOversee and assemble equipment received in knocked down condition
check_circleMake recommendations on purchase of new equipment for warehouse
check_circleSupervise incarcerated individuals assisting with warehouse tasks

Requirements

verifiedThorough knowledge of requisitioning and disbursing procedures
verifiedThorough knowledge of inventory control procedures
verifiedPractical knowledge of state regulations in handling and storing foodstuffs and perishables
verifiedAbility to operate forklift, hand-truck and other mechanical equipment
verifiedExperience applying outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role

Nice to Have

Experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleThree medical plan options including RX coverage, plus vision and dental planscheck_circleHealth savings account with bi-weekly state contributioncheck_circleDeferred compensation 457(b) account with employer matchcheck_circleTwo fully-funded pension plan options150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Inventory Control, Requisitioning, Disbursing, Inventory Records, Purchasing Records, Forklift, Hand-Truck.

Education: A degree is not required; experience may be considered..

Frequently asked questions about Store Clerk at State of Indiana

What does a Store Clerk at State of Indiana do?expand_more

In this Store Clerk at State of Indiana role, you will authorize accuracy of all orders received in the storeroom and goods received; contact vendors regarding partial shipments and misorders; maintain detailed inventory records and records of items ordered; and ensure proper storage procedures and rotation of stock for perishable items.

What are the requirements for this Store Clerk role?expand_more

State of Indiana is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Thorough knowledge of requisitioning and disbursing procedures; Thorough knowledge of inventory control procedures; Practical knowledge of state regulations in handling and storing foodstuffs and perishables; Ability to operate forklift, hand-truck and other mechanical equipment; and Experience applying outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.

Where is the Store Clerk role at State of Indiana located?expand_more

Store Clerk at State of Indiana is based in 165, Avon Avenue, Plainfield, Hendricks County, Indiana, 46168, United States. This is a on-site role.

Is this Store Clerk job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more

State of Indiana has listed this Store Clerk role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this Store Clerk role?expand_more

Candidates for Store Clerk at State of Indiana should have mid level.

What skills do you need for the Store Clerk role at State of Indiana?expand_more

Key skills for Store Clerk at State of Indiana include Inventory Control; Requisitioning; Disbursing; Inventory Records; Purchasing Records; Forklift; and Hand-Truck.

What education is required for Store Clerk at State of Indiana?expand_more

Educational requirements for this role: A degree is not required; experience may be considered..

What category does the Store Clerk role belong to?expand_more

Store Clerk at State of Indiana is part of the logistics & warehouse job category on Recrutus.