Job Summary

• Receives incoming shipments of goods and materials.
• Unloads trucks and accepts items based upon quantity, quality, and condition.
• Monitors inventory. Enters data into computerized inventory system.
• Recognizes items and materials that require special handling or storage requirements and treats with appropriate care (perishable, volatile, toxic, etc.).
• Stores goods in designated areas; rotates stock according to shelf life, expiration dates, lot numbers, or other criteria.
• Gathers goods and materials from inventory locations as specified by pick list or requisition.
• Secures items on pallet or other container for shipment.
• Reconciles quantities of collected goods and materials with requisition or pick list; transports to dock and loads truck.
• Unloads and loads trucks manually or by operating a power forklift; rotates stock and moves other bulky and / or heavy items in warehouse.
• Performs inventory counts; participates in monitoring facilities and in maintaining building security.
• May staff a customer service counter and respond to customer requests.
• May use University vehicle to make deliveries and pick up materials.
• Performs routine maintenance and makes minor repairs to equipment as necessary.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

High school diploma or GED.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

1 year of inventory control, storeroom, or warehouse experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.
• Ability to obtain forklift operator certification.

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to quickly troubleshoots and resolves problems.
• Ability to work within tight time frames and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform work requiring considerable standing and heavy physical effort.
• Ability to operate electric or LP powered forklift and order picker, two-wheel hand truck, and banding machine.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.
• Ability to handle climbing ladders, bending, and working in variable climate conditions.
• Ability to use electric pallet jacks and a pallet wrapping machine.
• Possess strong product knowledge.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate. It involves remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time as well as moving around the work environment.

The position requires moving and assembling objects and placing objects on high and low shelving units and storage racks.

The role requires the ability to detect details of objects and the ability to move objects weighing up to 75 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

Salary plan and grade : SM1GS

This is an AFSCME union covered position.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$17.50 per hour

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level : Foundational

FLSA : Nonexempt

Job Function : Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family : General Services

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11 : 59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days.

To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications.

Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX.

Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator.

See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Last updated : 2024-06-11