Receiving items and materials including the inspection of them.  Storing the various stock items in the most appropriate fashions, binning and racking them by the best method, and placing them in such a way that any items or materials in the Stores can be located quickly and easily when it is required.  Ensuring the safety of all items and materials while in the Stores, protecting them from pilfering, theft, damage, and deterioration.  Insuring when necessary that items issued from the Stores are packed that they will not be damaged or caused to deteriorate while in transit to their destination.  Ensuring that the right types and quantities of items needed for distribution are always available when required.  Ensuring that stock is issued in the correct sequence (FIFO)  Maintaining records showing the movement of items into and out of the Stores, and ensuring the correct sock level of items are set and maintained  Checking, counting, and measuring stocks to ensure that records are accurate.  Pricing and valuing the items in the Stores.