Storekeeper

**Position Description** **Natividad is searching for a full\-time Storekeeper** to join a mission\-driven team that keeps patient care moving! If you are proactive and detail\-focused apply to be the backbone of our Materials Management team. In this fast\-paced role you’ll receive, inspect, organize, and dispatch vital supplies, equipment, and records that directly support clinicians and impact patient outcomes. You’ll own inventory accuracy through cycle counts and smart stock control, operate material\-handling equipment, troubleshoot urgent requests, and help streamline supply workflows. If you thrive on teamwork, enjoy problem\-solving, and take pride in keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, this is a hands\-on opportunity to make a real difference every day. **Priority Screening April 20, 2026\.** Applications submitted by this date will be guaranteed consideration. Please plan for this process to be 2 weeks. The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the **Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses** section located towards the end of this job flier. **Examples of Duties** * Participates in the operation of the hospital's Materials Management Department, including requisitioning, receiving, storing, taking inventory and issuing supplies. * Prepares requisitions for supplies to keep adequate stock on hand; requisitions special items as requested. * Receives and inspects supplies; checks supplies against invoices or bills of lading for proper quality and quantity; checks items for damage; notifies vendor or transportation company of any discrepancies. * Assists in recording supply cost allocations and in preparing budget estimates for supplies as needed. * Pulls and prepares supplies for delivery to hospital departments; keeps warehouse clean and orderly. * Inputs various data into automated computer system relevant to supply orders. Uses database for locating supplies; transmits requisition data into automated computer system. * Unpacks, stores, and organizes supplies in accordance with specified guidelines and procedures; * Follows established methods and procedures on supply ordering and delivery; keeps accurate records and maintains appropriate files. **Examples Of Experience/Education/Training** Will have proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: **Working knowledge of** **:** the methods used in the receipt, storage, and issuance or delivery of a wide variety of goods. **Skill and Ability to:** estimate future medical supply requirements; keep accurate records and exercise control over store issue; understand and carry out written and oral directions; establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work; lift and otherwise physically handle or move heavy or bulky objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; learn to operate and gain a working knowledge of fork lifts and other materials handling equipment used in a store facility. **A typical way to acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above is:** A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to six (6\) months of experience as a stock clerk or warehouse worker in a healthcare related capacity. **Desirable Qualifications** **Working Knowledge of:** stock record and MMIS inventory systems and understanding Medical Supplies and how lot numbers and expiration dates can effect patient care. **Some Knowledge of:** operating a forklift and other materials handling equipment used in a store facility. **Additional Information** **CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT** * Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre\-employment physical/medical assessment. * Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check. * Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid Driver License for the class vehicle driven or have the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority. * Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid Driver License or State ID prior to the first day of work (Social Security Card is required for payroll purposes only). * Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays. * Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances The screening process is tentative. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified. The competitive process includes: * APPLICATION SUBMISSION: A completed Monterey County Application may be obtained from and submitted to the Natividad Human Resources Office, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Bldg. 300, Salinas, CA. 93906, or On\-line applications may be submitted at www.natividad.com ; resume and license and/or certifications (if applicable) may be attached to your online application or emailed separately to: SchererSD @Natividad.com . Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of the required application materials. For more information or to obtain regular paper application materials please contact the Natividad HR, 1441 Constitution Blvd.,(831\) 783\-2700, M \- F, 7:30 a.m.\- 5:00p.m. Exam Plan: 26/70F24/03SS * QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL : All licenses/certificates will be verified via primary source. Completed application materials will be competitively evaluated. Please note: The initial screening for this position uses ONLY the applicant's answers to the Supplemental Questions. Screeners (who are Subject Matter Experts) are not given the application and/or resumes at this point in the process. Therefore, your answers to the Supplemental Questions are critical. The best\-qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the process. * QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT: To further assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, this process may include an oral examination, pre\-exam exercise, performance exam, or physical ability exam. * ELIGIBLE LIST: Applicants successful in the Qualifications Assessment process will be placed on an eligible list for possible final selection interview. This eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies. **HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES** The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active\-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: **Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application** To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses **must** complete and **email** a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to: VeteransPreferencePoints@countyofmonterey.gov **SPECIAL NOTES** * If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the HR Analyst for Natividad at (831\) 783\-2711\. * Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States. * If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position you will not be eligible for the benefits.