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Warehouse Worker - Temporary

Iowa Department of Administrative Services • Boone, IA • 9h ago

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Warehouse Worker - Temporary

Salary

$19.17 - $24.40 Hourly

Location

Boone - 50276 - Boone County, IA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

26-03417

Agency

400 Health & Human Services - State Operated Specialty Care

Opening Date

06/19/2026

Closing Date

6/29/2026 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

LI-DNP

Point of Contact

Sheri Zubrod, sheri.zubrod@hhs.iowa.gov

Job Description

This is a non-merit, temporary position. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Woodward Resource Center (WRC) is seeking a Temporary Warehouse Worker to join our team! This is a Temporary position limited to 780 hours per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).

What You'll Do

As a temporary Warehouse Worker at WRC, you'll play a crucial role in our mission by receiving food and supplies into the Central Distribution Center, storing and managing inventory, and assembling orders for delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

Fill and assemble orders for 16 State of Iowa facilities from the Department of Corrections, Department of Human Services, the Iowa Veterans' Home, as well as county organizations. Utilize warehouse equipment to complete work including pallet jacks and forklifts. Load orders onto delivery trucks.

Receive and manage stock at the Central Distribution Center. Check merchandise received to ensure accuracy and that CDC standards are met. Monitor condition of deliveries, checking for damaged goods. Date and rotate stock to ensure oldest product is issued first.

Monitor freezer and cooler temperatures, filling out daily logs. Follow security guidelines to ensure no unauthorized removal of goods.

Maintain clean and tidy warehouses and grounds. Monitor for pest infestations. Complete assigned cleaning, utilizing power equipment as well as brooms and mops.

Perform other duties as assigned. This includes, but is not limited to, monitoring condition of warehouse equipment, assisting co-workers, transport and delivery of products to customers, and completing assigned training.

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

WRC prepares and supports individuals to live in the community of their choice. This facility is a great place to develop or continue your healthcare career if you enjoy rewarding yet challenging work, supporting individuals by working as part of their interdisciplinary team, and helping to develop person-centered Individual Support Plans to meet specific support needs, preferences, and goals. The facility provides a range of services that include being an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability (ICF/IID), daily supported community living, consultations/training, behavioral health services, physical nutrition management, and community residential-based guidance in learning prosocial behavior and personal accountability. For more info about WRC:https://hhs.iowa.gov/family-community/specialty-care-facilities/woodward-resource-center

Woodward Highlights

Woodward is a city of approximately 1,300 located in central Iowa. The High Trestle Trail begins here and boasts 25 miles of paved surface running through five towns and four counties in the heart of Iowa. The trail includes an iconic, 1/2-mile, 13-story high bridge across the Des Moines River valley, one of the largest trail bridges in the world. The Iowa Arboretum & Gardens is just a quick drive away offering more trails, scenic overlooks and other amazing natural features.

Woodward is about 30 minutes away Ames, home of Iowa State University. Des Moines, Iowa's capitol city, is also about the same distance away and home to Casey's Center (host site of NCAA Basketball and premier concerts) and Lauridsen Skatepark, the nation's largest skatepark. Additionally, Des Moines hosts one of the nation's finest State Fairs and is home to professional sports teams the Iowa Cubs, Iowa Wolves, Iowa Barnstormers and Iowa Wild. Check out these10 Reasons to Move to Iowa (https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/iowa/10-reasons-move-to-ia/) .

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer

HHS values those with "lived experience" and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the HHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired - Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federalRight to Worklaws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visitwww.e-verify.gov.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

No specific education or experience is required.

Employer

State of Iowa

Agency

400 Health & Human Services - State Operated Specialty Care

Address

Lucas State Office Building

321 E 12th St

Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

Website

https://hhs.iowa.gov/

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