Student Warehouse Associate

A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. Position Description for Student Warehouse Associate - Stores Summary: Stores is a warehouse operation for Facility Services. We manage and deliver inventory through 2 warehouses that are used by our Building Trades and Custodial Staff throughout UWM. Responsibilities: Student responsibilities and tasks include (but are not limited to): Pull orders, palletize, and deliver custodial supplies each month This involves using a pallet jack (manual and electric) Driving a box truck on and off the main campus Using a forklift (with training of course) Deliver building materials and parts to campus for construction projects and maintenance, according to a determined schedule Maintain cleanliness and organization of the warehouses, emptying dump carts and leftover building materials on an independent basis Pick up materials from Facility Services construction sites according to the direction of the trades. Ask for help when needed! Assist the Inventory Control Coordinator(s) with inventory tasks like: Entering and editing inventory data into the Inventory Management System Labeling shelves, stocking and/or reorganizing parts General office administration – copying, filing, scanning, etc. Assist the Mailroom: Deliveries Occasional post office pick-up and/or drop off Sorting or scanning mail as time permits Other duties as assigned Students will be trained to operate pallet jacks, forklift, reach truck, box truck, and any other equipment expected to be used. Will also be trained in administrative duties as they come up. Qualifications and Expectations: Candidates for the Student Assistant position must hold a valid Driver License and must have a clean driving record for a 12-month period. Student Laborers are required to bend, lift and stretch on a continuous basis in a variety of indoor and outdoor conditions. Some work activities require standing for long periods of time and must be able to lift 70 lbs. Required attire: Weather and task appropriate clothing: Work boots or sturdy leather-type supportive shoes (no sandals, flip-flops, crocs, clogs, etc.) Jeans or cargo pants (no sweatpants, shorts, etc.) UWM branded t-shirt, sweatshirt, and/or jacket that Facility Services will provide. Stores hours are between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday through Friday. Shift times are flexible, but 4+ hours is preferred. Critical Thinking – We have daily tasks that need to be completed, and sometimes routes or jobs don’t go as planned. Staff need to adjust on the fly to ensure everything gets done. Communication – This is one of the biggest priorities for us. We trust our students to work independently, but we maintain open communication throughout the day regarding progress. If any issues come up on the job, we expect them to communicate right away so we can address them. Leadership – We rely heavily on leadership from our senior student staff. They help train new team members and answer questions about daily tasks and expectations. Self-Reflective Lifelong Learning – This is very important to us. We try to provide students with lessons that prepare them for life beyond student employment. We clearly communicate expectations, what is acceptable, and what is not. When mistakes happen, we use them as opportunities for growth and learning. #J-18808-Ljbffr