STOREKEEPER-I NON-CAREER

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STOREKEEPER-I NON-CAREER

Description

DESCRIPTION

THE PORT OF LONG BEACH IS SEEKING A

STOREKEEPER - I (NON-CAREER) IN THE MAINTENANCE DIVISION

(This is an at-will position)

Hourly Wage: $19.173 - $26.205

ABOUT US
The Port of Long Beach, one of the world's busiest seaports, is an international gateway for the reliable, efficient, and sustainable movement of goods and is a leader in environmental stewardship. Credited with moving approximately $300 billion in trade, the Port serves as a critical hub for international commerce and is a major transportation center. East Asian trade accounts for the bulk of Long Beach shipments. Port-related international trade has a wide-ranging economic impact, supporting millions of jobs that benefit the region and the entire country.

WHY WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
The Port of Long Beach is committed to fostering a positive, respectful, and collaborative work environment-one where every teammate feels valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We recognize the strength that comes from a broad range of perspectives and experiences, and we aim to create a workplace culture that encourages open communication, mutual respect, and shared success. Our commitment to LIFE/WORK BLEND - where LIFE leads - reflects our belief that personal well-being fuels professional excellence. Every day, Port teammates bring a spirit of curiosity, teamwork, and service excellence that sets us apart as a global industry leader.
To learn more about the Port of Long Beach, visit our website: www.polb.com

THE TEAM
The Maintenance Division is responsible for maintaining the Port's Infrastructure and Port-owned facilities. Their crews include Roads and Streets, Landscaping, Plumbing, Electrical, Garage, Docks & Piers, Carpentry, Building Mechanical, Custodial, General Maintenance as well as a small office staff and warehouse. Their work is generally performed in response to work requests from other Divisions of the Harbor Department or for the Port's tenants on a for-hire basis.

THE ROLE
Under supervision of Stores and Property Supervisor, the Storekeeper I NC supports the inventory Augmentation Project by overseeing receiving, stocking, issuing, items, and organizing materials within the warehouse and warehouse operating system, while ensuring safety, accuracy, and operational efficiency.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

HOW YOU GET TO CONTRIBUTE:

• Participate in and oversee the ordering, receiving, inspecting, stocking, issuing, and reporting of inventory items and materials.
• Check quantity and quality of goods received for conformity with purchase orders, specifications, and inventory plus up requests.
• Determine proper accountability and safeguarding of inventory through accurate receiving, issuing, labeling, organization, and cycle counting practices.
• Maintain accurate inventory records; prepare inventories, conduct cycle counts, and generate reports.
• Determine storage procedures and oversee the physical maintenance, organization, labeling, and layout of warehouse areas.
• May be required to support and provide coverage for daily warehouse operations as needed.
• Ability to perform warehouse tasks while effectively utilizing a personal computer for data entry and inventory management.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Provide internal customer support to employees accessing warehouse materials.
• interact and correspond with internal and external Port customers, and Division employees at all levels, via phone, email, and in person.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two years full-time experience receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing, and accounting for a wide variety of supplies and equipment in a warehouse or storeroom environment.
• Experience maintaining inventory records, preparing inventory reports, and working in a structured environment with established storage and accounting procedures.
• Experience performing warehouse operations while using a personal computer for inventory control, data entry, and related administrative tasks.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations including ordering, receiving, stocking, issuing, inventory control procedures, inventory accountability practices, and record keeping systems.
• Knowledge of proper storage methods, space utilization techniques, warehouse layout optimization, and workplace safety standards related to warehouse operations and equipment use.

TECHNICAL SKILLS NEEDED:

• Ability to obtain forklift certification upon hiring. This position will be required to operate forklifts.
• Ability to perform basic counting and inventory tasks.
• Proficient in utilizing personal computer systems to support warehouse operations, including inputs into inventory management system.
• Ability to maintain accurate inventory records and prepare reports.
• Ability to inspect goods for quality and compliance with purchase orders.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions, safety rules, inventory documentation, and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly, courteously, and professionally with internal customers in English.

DESIRABLE:

• Experience operating material handling equipment.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Bilingual skills a plus.

SPECIAL NOTE:
This is an unclassified, "at-will" position. The appointed candidate will serve at the discretion of the Port of Long Beach and can be terminated at any time. In such an event, the candidate has no right to any appeal or grievance procedure under any rule or regulation of the City of Long Beach.

The non-career position typically works 20 hours per week and cannot exceed an average of 29 hours per week throughout the year, up to a total of 1600 hours in a year for a maximum of two years. Flexibility is offered within typical business hours. The assignment may end at any time, but under no circumstances will it extend beyond two years.

Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours available over a 12-month period, and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, Non-Career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The final filing date for this recruitment is Wednesday, June 24, 2026 @ 11:59 pm PDT.

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume as pdf attachments reflecting the scope of your current/most recent organization experience and responsibilities by Wednesday, June 24, 2026 @ 11:59 pm PDT.
Incomplete applications (without a cover letter and resume) will not be considered.

The Port reserves the right to extend the closing date without notice in order to accept additional applications. Those individuals determined to be most qualified for the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. References will be completed for finalist candidates.

For alternative format or accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at (562) 283-7500. For technical issues with your online application, please contact Neogov support at (877) 204-4442.

The Port of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the Port of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act or https://www.longbeach.gov/hr/about-us/talent-acquisition/the-fair-chance-act/ .

The Port of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 6/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$1,538.87 - $2,103.20 Biweekly