What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stores/Warehouse Assistant position at State of Missouri?
The Division of Finance and Administrative Services is seeking a highly responsible individual to fill the role of Stores/Warehouse Assistant. This position requires travel throughout Missouri, overtime and overnight stays for the purpose of supporting offices and teams for supply needs. If selected for this position a Class E License must be obtained within 60 days of employment, expense reimbursed. If you are someone who loves to help others and travel across the State of Missouri, this position is for you!
Job Posting Number: 4055 8680213
Semi-monthly salary: The current rate for this position is $1,617.77. Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).
Annual Salary: $38,826.53
Work Hours: The work hours for this position are 8:00 to 5:00, Monday through Friday.
Job Location: This position will be located at 4720 Scruggs Station Road, Jefferson City, MO.
Why you’ll love this position: The Department of Social Services partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth, and move families to self-sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives.
Responsibilities - What you’ll doWhat you’ll do:
- Receives shipments from vendors and inspects for quality and quantity; refers major decisions regarding non-conformance with specifications to a designated supervisor.
- Operates specialized equipment such as forklifts and motorized or hydraulic jacks.
- Ability to evaluate quality and quantity of goods for conformance with purchase orders and specifications.
- Ability to prepare inventory records.
- Ability to lift and move heavy objects up to 80 lbs.
- Able to travel across the state including overnight up to several nights per week.
High School diploma or equivalent and 0-2 years of related experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of inventory materials and store keeping practices. Ability to maintain accurate records. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and/or warehouse equipment. Ability to lift, carry, and move items. Intermediate knowledge of basic computer operations and ability to learn computer inventory and property control systems.
Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
Job Details - More reasons to love this positionThe State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.
Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:If you have questions about this position, please contact: Human Resources HRC@dss.mo.gov. If you experience accessibility issues while applying, please contact Courtney Hall at Courtney.A.Hall@dss.mo.gov or call 573-751-4244.
Recruitment Area: All qualified applicants.
Application Deadline: October 14, 2026
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.Salary : $38,827