Storekeeper I - UI Health, Materials Management

Location : Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID : 1041885

FTE : 1

Work Schedule : 40 hours rotating holidays Shift : Days # of Positions : 2 Workplace Type : On-Site Posting Close Date : July 22, 2026 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $25.25 - 29.51 / Hourly Wage About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. The University of Illinois Hospital & Clinics seeks to fill two vacancies within the Storekeeper I classification. The position will support the Medical Center by working under the Storekeeper II and Supply Distribution Manager's indirect supervision to receive, record, maintain, and issue supplies, linen, and equipment items in the Distribution Services Storeroom. Available shift is Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM, with rotating weekends and holidays. Duties & Responsibilities Receive, store, issue, load, and unload equipment, and supply items when required. Check incoming orders against items listed on requisitions, invoices, or other forms. Enter receiving information into Pathways Materials Management (PMM) system prior to distribution. Utilize PMM system to obtain supply inquiry, unit of measure, and pricing information. Issue requisitioned supply items by checking requested items against levels on hand. Refer situations that involve deviations from established procedures to the Storekeeper II. Replenish supply cabinets/par level carts and linen daily for patient care areas. Store supplies in bins, on pallets, or shelves in a convenient location. Cycle count items, as assigned. Rotate specified stock according to receipt date. Check supplies for expiration and/or damage. When required, label supply items with identifying codes, etc. Keep records of issuance of supply items. Order supplies to maintain inventory par levels using PMM replenishment requisition. Demonstrate resourcefulness in applying established methods to handle supply items. Assist in interfacing PAREX and PMM. Perform Distribution Services related duties and responsibilities, ensuring the section meets its 24-hour, seven-day a week responsibility to the Medical Center. Cycle count inventoried and non-inventory materials. Participate in periodic cycle counts, and other inventories of supply items stored in the area. Participate in staff meetings and required in-services. Assist in setting up, and/or operating equipment for meetings, in-services, etc. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required High school diploma or equivalent. Forklift certification required per OSHA. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of inventory management Familiarity with standard concepts and best practices in a stockroom or warehouse environment. Analytical mind with ability to make accurate mathematical computations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Competencies in data entry, analysis, and management. Keen attention to detail and ability to effectively manage time. Ability to safely operate electric pallet jack. Skills to operate common office equipment. 2+ years of experience in storekeeping, inventory control, or record keeping. Physical ability to frequently lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 lbs. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. #J-18808-Ljbffr UIC