Posting number: 04799
Department: Finance
Division: Central Stores Jefferson Mark-up
Job classification: STORESKEEPER
Posting type: Open
Categories: Warehouse
Join our team as a Storeskeeper and help keep the City of Modesto moving! In this hands-on role, you'll receive and distribute materials, maintain inventory, fulfill orders, operate warehouse equipment, and provide excellent service to City departments and employees. If you're organized, safety-minded, enjoy variety in your workday, and have experience in warehouse or storekeeping operations, we'd love to hear from you.
**This recruitment is for a current part-time vacancy, but don't miss out, the resulting eligibility list may also be used to fill future full-time opportunities as they become available.
2.5% Education Incentive (bachelor's degree)
5% Education Incentive (master's degree)
The Storeskeeper is responsible to complete material requisitions for warehouse stock items; to receive, store, issue, deliver, and obtain varied materials and supplies for the City’s central Warehouse; to assist in maintaining adequate stock levels; and to maintain stock inventory records.
*No remote or virtual interview or work opportunities.
Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Applications will be screened to the most qualified. Please do not substitute any part of the application with the words "see resume".
The following information is provided for use as a reference and as a planning tool. Human Resources is unable to schedule make-up examinations. Applicants considered to be the most qualified will be invited to continue in the testing process. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to revise the testing process to best meet the needs of the City.
In-person written exam
Week of December 6, 2026
The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire. The City of Modesto does not sponsor H-1B Visas. Salary offered depends on candidate’s experience.
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Receive, unpack, count, and inspect materials to ensure accurate quantity and quality; mark material with appropriate stock numbers and issue material and equipment to authorized personnel.
Distribute non-stock items received at the Warehouse.
Conduct periodic inventory counts on store items to ensure proper identification and re-supply needs; prepare reorder requests.
Move and rotate stock to insure usage of old material.
Maintain warehouse in a clean and orderly manner; sweep, maintain, clean, and ensure the safety and security of warehouse buildings and grounds.
Process over the counter requests and online order requests for inventory items; enter information into a computer and obtain pre-printed stores issue forms prior to releasing material.
Organize online orders for delivery as requested.
Process faxed or e-mailed orders; enter information into the computer and deliver to appropriate destinations.
Process returns for departments by verifying contents, packaging and utilizing shipping carriers' online systems to create shipping labels.
Gather items classified as surplus; verify completion of surplus forms; tag items and place in appropriate locations.
Pick up, inspect, and sign for inventory at local vendors.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.
Marginal Functions:
Perform related duties as assigned.
General warehousing procedures, including the receiving of materials.
Methods of maintaining and taking inventories.
Basic mathematics.
Safety hazards and appropriate precautions applicable to work assignments.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Perform a wide range of storekeeping and warehousing activities.
Interpret, explain, and apply City and department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Explain operations to the public and staff.
Resolve office issues for the public and staff.
Maintain accurate and current records of transactions.
Operate a forklift and small truck.
Make accurate arithmetic computations.
Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the Warehouse.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Two years of routine storekeeping or warehouse maintenance experience.
High School diploma or GED equivalency.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.
Ability to obtain, or possession of, an appropriate forklift certification may be required.
Mobility: frequent performance of heavy manual labor; frequent standing for long period of time; frequent bending, squatting and climbing. Lifting: frequent lifting up to 75 pounds; occasional lifting up to 100 pounds. Vision: constant use of overall vision. Dexterity: frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking in person; may be required to hear in noisy conditions. Emotional/ Psychological: frequent coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to noise; frequent exposure to chemicals, fumes, and other environmental substances.
Work is performed in both an indoor and outdoor environment on a year-round basis, subject to varying weather conditions, street or vehicle noise and a non-climate controlled warehouse environment. Work may require some exposure to loud equipment and machinery. Positions may require some overtime and weekend work and travel is rare.
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