STUDENT Gatton Student Center Shipping and Receiving Summer 2026

Student Gatton Student Center Shipping and Receiving Summer 2026

Job Title - Student Gatton Student Center Shipping and Receiving Summer 2026

Work Location - Lexington, KY

Salary Range - $12.50 per hour

Type of Position - Student

Position Time Status - Part-Time

Required Education - Must be a student at the University of Kentucky for Fall 2026.

Required Related Experience - Individuals must possess the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, strong verbal skills, strong hospitality and customer service skills, need to know general directions around campus, must be punctual, reliable, and professional. Any previous shipping and receiving and loading dock experience is a plus!

Required License/Registration/Certification - Drivers license

Physical Requirements - Sitting or standing for long periods of timeSome lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50lbs.

Shift - Hiring for Summer 2026Flexible schedule; Hours will vary depending on your class schedule, the available hours are 5am-6pm 7 days per week. Must be able to work some evenings, weekends, and/or special events.

Job Summary - The Student Center is currently seeking responsible, outgoing, enthusiastic and friendly individuals to work with building occupants and vendors in our shipping and receiving operations. The position will also be responsible for answering and routing all incoming phone calls and questions, giving directions, assisting with departmental shipping and receiving operations, training new staff, completing general clerical work and other duties as assigned. All qualified students including those eligible for Federal Work Study (FWS) will be considered.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - Customer Service SkillsDependabilityPositive Attitude

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

Deadline to Apply - 05/30/2026

Our University Community - We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.