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Indiana University

Part-Time Receiver, Central Purchasing and Logistics

Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, United States, 47401

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Central Purchasing and Logistics (CP&L) is a financial entity that works interdependently to support Indiana University (IU) Dining and Hospitality with their everyday important mission to deliver quality service to our students and faculty.

CP&L tasks are important to aid in supplying the IU Dining locations with food and products through our receiving, redistributing, and delivery function. In addition, our team is responsible for oversight to ensure that all funds and products are properly accounted for in these financial processes for Residence Life and other departments.

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 equivalent (such as HSED 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 written and verbal 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 build strong customer relationships. 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. Possesses 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.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$12.75 per hour

Work Hours

This position is capped at 29 hours per week.

Standard work hours will typically fall between 6:00 am-12:00 pm.

Benefits Overview

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

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance Health savings account with generous IU contributions Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Basic group life insurance paid by IU Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year Generous paid time off plans Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events Employee assistance program (EAP) Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.

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.

If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .

Campus Safety and Security

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.

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