The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Woodward Resource Center (WRC) is seeking a Storekeeper 2 to join our team!

As a Storekeeper 2, you'll play a pivotal role in our Nutrition and Supply Services Department. If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to take on a rewarding position, this could be the perfect job for you!

What you’ll do

As part of the WRC team, you'll play a crucial role in our mission by providing essential food service support to individuals at our facility.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare and place orders for food, supplements, supplies, and chemicals from external and internal vendors and suppliers. Determine projected needs and maintain purchasing records. Utilize State of Iowa contracts and procedures.
• Receive incoming orders, verifying delivered items compared to ordering documents. Inspect deliveries for quality
• Process invoices and enter into software for department recordkeeping and financial reports.
• Take weekly count of on-hand items and participate in semi-annual physical inventory. Store and manage inventory in two locations. Date and rotate stock ensuring oldest product is utilized first.
• Perform lead worker duties, overseeing work performed, training, assisting, and informing supervisor of status and issues. Complete department opening and closing assignments.
• Participate in department planning meetings, including weekly menu meeting and semi-annual menu planning for seasonal revisions. Consult daily with Supervisors, Cook 2, and Therapeutic Technician on food availability and menu updates.

Key Competencies

Successful candidates for this position will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Independently assess workload, perform mathematical calculations, and place and maintain accurate and timely orders.
• Repeatedly lift, push, or pull heavy objects in heat, cold, or humid environment while bending and/or working above shoulders.

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

WRC prepares and supports individuals to live in the community of their choice. This facility is a great place to develop or continue your healthcare career if you enjoy rewarding yet challenging work, supporting individuals by working as part of their interdisciplinary team, and helping to develop person-centered Individual Support Plans to meet specific support needs, preferences, and goals. The facility provides a range of services that include being an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability (ICF/IID), daily supported community living, consultations/training, behavioral health services, physical nutrition management, and community residential-based guidance in learning prosocial behavior and personal accountability. For more info about WRC: of Joining WRC

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation(96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

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Join us at WRC and be part of a team where your work truly matters. Apply now to start your journey towards a rewarding career with purpose!

Woodward Highlights

Woodward is a city of approximately 1,300 located in central Iowa. The High Trestle Trail begins here and boasts 25 miles of paved surface running through five towns and four counties in the heart of Iowa. The trail includes an iconic, 1/2-mile, 13-story high bridge across the Des Moines River valley, one of the largest trail bridges in the world. The Iowa Arboretum & Gardens is just a quick drive away offering more trails, scenic overlooks and other amazing natural features.

Woodward is about 30 minutes away Ames, home of Iowa State University. Des Moines, Iowa’s capitol city, is also about the same distance away and home to Casey’s Center (host site of NCAA Basketball and premier concerts) and Lauridsen Skatepark, the nation’s largest skatepark. Additionally, Des Moines hosts one of the nation’s finest State Fairs and is home to professional sports teams the Iowa Cubs, Iowa Wolves, Iowa Barnstormers and Iowa Wild. Check out these 10 Reasons to Move to Iowa.

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the HHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit

Experience equal to two years of full-time clerical, inventory, stores, supply, warehousing or other job related work;

Designated positions in this job class require applicants to obtain the required Commercial Drivers License and endorsements within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire.