Inventory Assistant/Stock Clerk II

Inventory Assistant (S)

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.

Description of Work

The Food Distribution Division contributes to the nutritional wellbeing of the citizens of North Carolina by distributing USDA Foods to eligible Recipient Agencies. Food Distribution administers six food programs for USDA. Duties involve loading and unloading USDA Foods in a Food Distribution Warehouse. This position is responsible for the clerical duties associated with loading and unloading USDA Foods. Duties also include maintaining a clean warehouse and equipment, following proper storage practices, conducting accurate monthly inventory counts, and working in a freezer and cooler for an extended period of time. Must possess a valid NC driver's license. Selected applicant will be subject to a reference check, driver's license check, and Job Ready services assessment.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Must be able to operate a forklift
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Must be able to read and use basic math skills
• Must be able to follow OSHA and HACCP Guidelines

Recruitment Range- $31,200-$48,810

Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.

Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.

All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.