Key Rules & Responsibilities of a Construction Site Storekeeper

1. Material Management

• Receive and verify materials against purchase orders (quality, quantity, specifications).
• Record receipts and consumption daily to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Issue materials only against approved indents to avoid misuse.
• Return unused materials to stock at the end of each workday.
• Prepare reports (daily, fortnightly, monthly) on material usage and balances.

2. Inventory Control

• Maintain updated stock registers and display boards.
• Conduct periodic stock verification to detect discrepancies.
• Prepare lists of excess or obsolete materials for disposal.
• Ensure timely reordering of materials to prevent shortages.

3. Safety & Security

• Supervise storage conditions to prevent damage, theft, or wastage.
• Hand over charge of materials to security personnel after work hours.
• Implement safety measures for workers and materials in the store.

4. Coordination & Reporting

• Assist engineers in preparing quality reports of received materials.
• Inform site engineers about material balances for further indenting.
• Follow up with suppliers (with purchase department approval) for timely delivery.
• Maintain records of tools, machinery, electricity, and water bills.

5. Financial Accountability

• Keep records of cash purchases and submit bills to accounts.
• Track expenditure vs. usage to help meet project budgets.
• Maintain records of scrap disposal and unserviceable materia