FS Warehouse Sr. Storekeeper

FS Warehouse Sr. Storekeeper

The FS Warehouse Sr. Storekeeper performs duties related to the warehouse inventory and material management functions on behalf of Facilities Services. Under the general supervision of the Procurement & Material Inventory Manager, the FS Warehouse Sr. Storekeeper ensures compliance with internal audit, UCR/UCOP policies, procedures and guidelines as it pertains to operating an inventorial warehouse of maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) material. Responsible for the end-to-end management of supplies, equipment and materials. Key duties include receiving and inspecting incoming goods for quality and accuracy, maintaining precise inventory records, and ensuring the secure storage and issuance of stock. Collaborates with procurement transactors to order, restock and contact vendors for price comparisons.

Educational Requirements

High School Diploma - Preferred

Experience Requirements

Two years of experience in a storeroom or warehouse in the performance of work involving the receipt, storage, and issuance of a variety of supplies, material, and equipment, or a combination of experience and education/training. - Required

Experience operating a forklift - Required

License Requirements

Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program. - Required

Certification Requirements

Forklift Certified Minimum 5K lb Capacity - Preferred

Special Conditions

Must successfully complete a background check prior to appointment start date. - Required

Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM (work hours) - Required

Overtime - Required

Minimum Requirements

Work in a safe and responsible manner while not putting self or others at risk. Comply with applicable policies and procedures and regulations, using personal safety gear, observing warning signs, learning about potential hazards and reporting unsafe conditions. Must be able to exert well-paced mobility of up to four hours in length and stand continuously throughout an eight hour shift on uncarpeted surfaces. Must be able to move 30 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally following proper safety guidelines. Must be able to stand, walk, climb, stoop, push, pull, reach and crouch for extended periods of time, as required to complete job assignments. Ability to work in temperature extremes, continuous noise and physical environments.

Skill to work in a team environment with student employees and maintain quality control with inexperienced workers. Ability to give and follow explicit directions and carry out instructions.

Communication skills sufficient to effectively and diplomatically communicate with vendors, peers, supervisors, managers and university staff. Ability to read, speak and understand English sufficient to determine and carry out job duties and communicate with supervisors, co-workers, vendors, and customers.

Skill to change priorities at a moments notice as to not impact operations when problems arise. Able to work in a fast paced and occasionally stressful work environment.

General knowledge of standard warehouse procedures. Knowledge of general receiving procedures.

Skill in accurate record keeping with strict attention to detail, organizing tasks, documents and materials with efficiency and accuracy.

Knowledge of and experience with inventory control functions, including experience in physical inventory counts, receiving and storage of materials and first in first out (FIFO) methods.

Skill in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, computing ratios, rates and percentages.

Knowledge of and experience with warehouse and maintenance and repair operations (MRO) related inventory.

General knowledge of storekeeping methods and practices including packing and shipping a wide variety of commodities.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of and experience with modern warehousing and retail merchandising practices.

Skill in entering, transcribing, recording, or maintaining information in an electronic format.

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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