StoreKeeper

Posting Details

Posting Details Logo Institution South Dakota State University

Working Title StoreKeeper

Posting Number

CSA02812P

Department SDSU-Facilities & Services-Customer Service Ctr

Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings

Posting Text South Dakota State University (SDSU) is searching for a Storekeeper who will be responsible for processing all incoming and outgoing U.S. and campus mail, as well as delivering mail, packages, and warehouse materials across campus. Manages all shipping and receiving activities for items entering and leaving the central warehouse. Supports mail-related accounts payable functions and assists with the operations of multiple in‑house shop inventories. Provides courteous and efficient customer service to faculty, staff, students, and campus visitors. This position is located in Brookings, SD Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Responsibilities:

Ensure all Facilities & Services mailing and shipping operations are completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.

Maintain full compliance with federal USPS regulations, including permit management and proper handling of all outgoing mailings.

Oversee and manage the flow of USPS and campus mail to ensure daily deadlines are consistently met.

Protect SDSU's mailing permits and reduced‑postage eligibility by adhering to all postal requirements and preventing violations that could result in fines or loss of the 57007 ZIP code.

Process and handle suspicious mail, confidential HR documents, and sensitive Residential Life materials with discretion and security.

Assist students, parents, and campus departments in locating and resolving issues with missing or delayed packages.

Support mail‑related accounts payable functions and billing processes

Benefits:

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university's guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Customer service techniques

General Mail Room Knowledge

General Shipping/Receiving Knowledge

General warehouse/supply room and inventory procedures

Basic computer skills Skill & Ability to:

Communicate concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing

Work within time constraints and with unpredictable workload

Work in all weather conditions

Lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Prioritize work assignments

Required License:

Valid Driver's License Application Procedures:

SDState accepts applications through an on-line employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on "apply for this job." This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Any offer of employment is contingent on the university's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check. SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14. Posting Date 08/31/2026

Closing Date 09/08/2026

Open Until Filled No

First Consideration Date Advertised Salary starting at $16.68 an hour, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits

Duration of the Term 12 months

If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100

Work Hours Hours will vary between 7 am am to 5 pm due to break coverage Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular

Scope of Search External (includes Internal)

If internal, define scope of search This position requires Valid Drivers License

If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations SDState is the state's largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007.

Phone:

(605) 688-4128. Contact Information For additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 605-688-4128.

Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Frequent Change, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-average, Pace-fast, Perform calculations, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Protective Clothing/Equipment Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. If other protection is used please identify Physical Requirements Please designate the physical requirements of this position Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Climbing Ladders, Climbing Stairs, Crouching, Driving, Fine Finger Manipulation (keyboarding, pipefitting, bench work, etc), Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting light, Lifting moderate, Lifting heavy, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Squatting, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating)

Describe any of the conditions selected Assisting with lifting of heavier mail and campus freight. Required to lift up to 50 lbs.

Sensory Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Color Vision, Depth Perception, Distant Vision, Hearing, Near Vision, Peripheral Vision, Speaking, Vision (With and without corrective lenses)

Working Conditions & Exposures Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Atmospheric Contaminants (includes odors & fumes), Changes of Temperature, Chemical Hazards, Exposure to Dust, Exposure to Noise, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat >100F, Extreme Weather Conditions (wind, rain, snow, humidity), Walking/Standing on rough or uneven surfaces (gravel, rocks, etc), Walking/Standing on wood, metal or concrete, Work in narrow aisles/passageways, Work Overhead, Working Around Machinery

Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above Exposure to all types of extreme weather conditions (cold, hot, windy, low visibility)

Working Environment Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office Environment, Other Environment (Please explain below), Outdoors Environment

If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided. Warehouse and mail center