Storeroom Worker - Temporary/Part Time

Storeroom Worker

The Penn State University Press is seeking applicants for temporary part-time job of Storeroom Worker.

Job duties to include:

• Receive, unload, and unpack materials, supplies, equipment, tools, etc.; inspect quantity and product condition; verify orders and mark containers with date received; update inventory database; report discrepancies to Supervisor
• Carry or load incoming goods on pallets, skids, or carts and move to designated areas; store in proper manner, rotate stock as required; report out-of-date or low stock level
• Assemble equipment and material to fill orders/requisitions
• Prepare outgoing materials/pallets/packages for shipping; pack, seal, and label
• Identify damaged, defective, excess, or obsolete items as directed; refer unusual circumstances and/or repair needs to Supervisor
• Clean and maintain inventory items and storage areas to ensure safety regulation compliance.
• Assist with physical inventory as directed
• Process receiving reports; check inventory discrepancies; check status of purchase orders
• Secure storage areas as directed
• May respond to inquiries concerning availability and suitability of equipment/tools, and concerning possible choices of makes and models
• Maintain accurate inventory records
• May operate hand trucks, electric pallet trucks, forklifts, reach trucks, and stock selection truck

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:

• Forklift operating experience is helpful, however, not required

Schedule:

• Tuesday-Friday (10am-3pm)
• These positions are for up to 28 weeks ONLY

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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