Central Purchasing and Logistics (CP&L) is a financial entity that works interdependently to support 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 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, 2-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.
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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