Title: Storekeeper

State Role Title: 79132

Hiring Range: Minimum Salary of $28,759 - Salary Commensurate with Relevant Years of Experience

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst

Agency Website: www.swvmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Responsible for receiving, issuing and storage of food and non-food supplies. Determines weekly quantities of milk, bread, ice cream and snack foods based on production needs and menu. Takes physical inventory every week and uses inventory to create orders from vendors. Inputs inventory data into Cbord and generates requirement worksheets for all suppliers. Maintains assigned records, reports and data that support the purchasing/production process. Clean and sanitize facility, fixtures, and equipment following established procedures and posted schedules.

Minimum Qualifications

*Ability to read, comprehend and carry-out written and verbal instructions.
* Capacity to learn and perform cleaning and sanitation procedures in a safe and efficient
manner.
* Ability to stand for extended periods, frequently lift moderate (10-40 lbs) loads, occasionally lift
heavy (40-60 lbs) loads, bend, stoop and carry objects. Ability to push heavy (up to 500 lbs)
carts full of food/supplies.
*Capability to work in a hot, humid environment.
* Aptitude to work as a contributing team member and customer service focused.
*Ability to work in a secure and locked environment with individuals who are experiencing acute
symptoms of mental illness and/or additional forensic/legal involvement.

Additional Considerations

* High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
* Prefer prior experience as a storekeeper, route delivery person, or prior experience in an
institutional food service facility as a general kitchen worker or cook.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute (SWVMHI) only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed, or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. For classified positions, postings will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.
SWVMHI is an Equal Opportunity Employer located in Marion, VA. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
A fingerprint-based criminal history check, a Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services check, and drug testing is required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending ("barrier") charges (Go to the code sections to see barrier crimes and related information).

Contact Information

Name: Rebecca Richardson

Phone: 276-783-1204

Email: rebecca.richardson@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.