Stock Clerk
California State Personnel Board Specification
Definition
Under direction, to perform journeyperson work in the receiving, storing, issuing, and shipping of supplies; may instruct, lead or supervise inmates, wards or resident workers; and do other related work.
Typical Tasks
Checks goods received against purchase invoices, dray tickets, bills of lading, purchase orders, or requisitions; fills requisitions and delivers supplies; wraps and packages goods for shipment; prepares bills of lading showing proper shipping instructions; takes physical inventories and keeps perpetual inventory records of the quantities of stock on hand; keeps shelves and goods clean and sees that stock is in its proper place and neatly arranged; notifies superiors when stock becomes low; prepares stock received reports; replenishes the stock on the shelves from a general store room as needed; segregates and stores goods; keeps records of goods received and shipped; occasionally reconditions damaged stock; prepares reports of work done.
Minimum Qualifications
Either I
One year of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Service Assistant (Warehouse and Stores).
Or II
One year of experience as a stock or shipping clerk.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: Methods and practices used in receiving, storing, packing, and shipping supplies; usual forms, methods, and practices of the shipping department of a governmental or commercial organization; methods of taking inventories and maintaining inventory records.
Ability to: Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; make rapid and accurate computations in connection with stockroom work; follow oral and written directions.
Special Personal Characteristics
Neatness and willingness to do heavy manual work.
Additional Desirable Qualification
Equivalent to graduation from high school.
