Storeroom Helper

Colonial Williamsburg FoundationFounded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known museum complexes in the world.Our mission is "that the future may learn from the past" through preserving and restoring 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia's colonial capital. We engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse people who helped shape a new nation.Today, Colonial Williamsburg is the largest living history museum in the U.S. The Historic Area is the 301-acre restored colonial capital with 88 original buildings and 525 buildings reconstructed to how they appeared in the 18th century through extensive archaeological, architectural, and documentary research.The Historic Area is staffed by highly trained, historically dressed interpreters and expert tradespeople who bring the 18th century to life. The Foundation also owns and operates two world-class museums, the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, and a renowned research library, the John D Rockefeller Jr Library.Additionally, Colonial Williamsburg is home to five world class accommodations at the Williamsburg Inn, Williamsburg Lodge Autograph Collection, the Griffin Hotel, the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotels and Suites and the unique Colonial Houses in the Historical Area.Upon being hired for this position, you will enter a Probationary status, working up to 40 hours per week.Upon completion of the probationary period, you could become benefit eligible.Essential Duties:Responsible for the orderly flow of supplies so that all items are on hand when needed, to keep and maintain an orderly and clean storeroom, cooler, and freezers.Responsible for the receipt and storage of all food and non-food items and equipment received in the unit; the inventory and security of the stored items is under the control of this person.Receives all food, supplies and materials for the restaurant and conference centerRotate stock (FIFO)Order all goods and supplies based on department needsEnsure that shelves are cleanMeet all sanitation guidelinesKeep all storage areas and inventory in a neat and orderly fashionIssue stored items to authorized personnelOther duties as assignedJob Requirements:6 months to 1 year of storeroom or warehouse experienceExcellent communication skills, both oral and writtenGood computer skills is a mustGood knowledge of food products, specifications, storage, and rotation proceduresAbility to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays;Physical requirements include, but are not limited to: (1) transporting 50 pounds; (2) lifting up to 75 pounds of goods into storage bins or onto shelves; (3) working while standing for long periods of timeHigh School diploma or G.E.D. with computer training; college preferredEqual Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.