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Position Title:Storekeeper II - Dining

Job Group:Merit

Required Minimum Qualifications:• One year of work experience in storekeeping, accounting, business administration or job related work, or Any combination of such experience and post high school education that totals one year. • Possession of appropriate drivers license as required.

Preferred Qualifications:ServSafe Certification Supply

Experience handling inventory

Experience ordering food and supplies

Job Description:

Do you enjoy staying active and getting things done first thing in the morning? Iowa State University Dining is looking for a Storekeeper II to join our team! Serving over 8,000 meals a day across 26 locations, ISU Dining is more than just a meal service – it's a close-knit team where people take pride in creating a welcoming, supportive environment that feels like a second home for not only students, but staff, too!

This is a hands-on role where you’ll stay active and engaged from the start of your shift. Despite the title, this isn't about keeping a store - it's about supporting dining facility operations to keep things flowing on the backend. You’ll collaborate with a dedicated and hard-working team and contribute to a fast-paced, structured environment that values your organizational skills and time management.

Hours: Monday - Friday (or as needed per business needs) , 5:00 am - 1:30 pm

What You’ll Do

+ Storeroom OperationsTake charge of daily operations in an always-moving warehouse-style environment within a campus dining facility. Maintain flow, structure, and organization throughout the space.

+ Delivery & Inventory ManagementReceive and organize early morning food and supply deliveries. Monitor inventory, rotate stock, and ensure all items are accurately stored and well-maintained. Order fulfillment to distribute across campus.

+ Cold Storage OversightOversee coolers, freezers, and dry storage areas to maintain safe and efficient food storage conditions.

+ Kitchen Collaboration

Work closely with kitchen staff and students to coordinate supply needs, prep flow, and ensure operations run smoothly from delivery to service.

+ Operational TasksThis role involves hands-on work with deliveries and storage, including tasks that may require lifting, moving, driving or organizing supplies across multiple areas.

What You’ll Get

+ Insurance benefits starting on your first day, with timely enrollment

+ Competitive retirement options with generous university contributions

+ Free meal with every shift

+ Paid time off, sick leave, and holiday pay – Enjoy Holidays OFF!

+ Consistent, full-time schedule with daytime hours to support work-life balance

+ Steady work that supports the campus community

Start your day early, finish with your afternoons free, and enjoy a steady routine with no weekends at Iowa State University as a Storekeeper II.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

+ Receives, stores, and issues equipment, materials, supplies, foodstuffs, etc., according to established methods.

+ Stores special stock items requiring treatment, which may deviate from established storekeeping methods in assigning space and identification.

+ Issue items that require knowledge of specific areas of supply operation and good knowledge of stock characterized by susceptibility to spontaneous combustion, toxicity, fragility, rapid deterioration, contamination, and ease of physical damage.

+ Performs tasks independently in connection with checking and tallying special or technical items of supply.

+ Verifies stock against shipping authorizations for agreement as to quantities, descriptions, sizes, conditions, and conformance to purchase orders.

+ Searches manufacturers’ catalogs, technical bulletins, nomenclature lists, etc., to identify special items; seeks advice of operating personnel to ensure compliance with purchase orders for unusual orders.

+ Applies storekeeping procedures and methods in arranging space, conducting inventory, estimating needs, and maintaining and preparing records and reports as directed.

+ Makes minor adjustments or repairs to items carried in stock.

+ Drives, loads, and unloads a delivery truck periodically.

+ Assist faculty and staff in setting up and operating equipment for lectures, regular laboratory work, or special demonstrations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Knowledge of storeroom methods and procedures.

+ Knowledge of the characteristics, uses, and proper handling/storage techniques of items supplied.

+ Knowledge of proper lifting and bending techniques.

+ Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions.

+ Ability to prepare and maintain stock records, reports, and inventories.

+ Ability to perform basic arithmetic functions involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

+ Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and constituents.

+ Ability to work independently.

+ Ability to provide functional supervision.

+ Ability to work with a computerized inventory control system.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Appointment Type:Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period

Time Type:Full time

Pay Grade:06

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date: July 17, 2025

Posting Close Date:July 30, 2025

Job Requisition Number:R17434

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University (http://www.iastate.edu/) attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email [email protected].

If you have questions about the application process please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email [email protected] or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942.

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.