The Storekeeper position is responsible for purchasing materials within $2,000 limit and in accordance with Purchasing Policies; this accounts for approximately 75% of purchase orders maintained at the factory site.  They also assist supervisors, mechanics and other crew leaders in parts identification and vendor sources.

Principle accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintains chemicals, coal, coke and lime rock inventories to ensure adequate supplies for uninterrupted factory operations, while maintaining minimal balances and reducing inventory carrying costs.

• Monitors inventory cycle counts to ensure performed on schedule and for all stock items yearly.

• Arranges and coordinates monthly engineering firm’s measurement of coal, coke and rock piles to ensure minimal inventory adjustment at year end. Notify Production Superintendent of results.

• Performs the daily coal, coke, chemical and lime rock use calculations to ensure the proper quantities are charged to the correct accounts.

• Issues chemicals and major operating supplies according to established procedures.

• Coordinates duties, activities and responsibilities of the storeroom staff with the Shift Supervisors to promote consistency between shifts.

• Coordinates the duties, activities and responsibilities of the Storeroom Specialists to ensure the shipping and receiving duties are handled in a timely manner.

• Works closely with the storeroom staff.

• Coordinates the duties, activities and responsibilities of the Truck Driver.

• Provides direction in the maintenance of the chemical storage warehouse along with the duties, activities and responsibilities of the Materials & Supplies Handler.

• Coordinates the maintenance of the steel warehouse between the Maintenance Superintendent, Shift Supervisors, Mechanics, Machinists and other maintenance personnel.

• Participates in review of obsolete inventory and proper stocking levels.

• Performs other duties as assigned and required to work overtime as necessary.