Warehouse Worker

Warehouse Worker - University of Virginia S&E

Warehouse Worker Role UVA Concessions: The Warehouse Worker role at UVA is a hands-on event support position within the concessions operation. This position is responsible for helping prepare, stock, transport, organize, and break down product and equipment for athletic events, concerts, specialty events, and day-to-day operations across multiple venues. This is not a standard warehouse position. The work changes based on the event, venue, attendance, weather, timing, and operational needs. Warehouse Workers must be dependable, flexible, willing to work hard, and able to support the team in a fast-paced event environment. Warehouse Workers are expected to assist with the movement, organization, stocking, and breakdown of food, beverage, alcohol, equipment, and supplies. This includes preparing stands before events, restocking during events, returning product after events, and helping keep warehouse spaces clean, safe, and organized. This role requires someone who is willing to do physical work, follow direction, communicate with supervisors, and stay productive throughout the shift. The best Warehouse Workers are team players who understand that their work directly impacts the success of the event and the guest experience. Warehouse Workers must also be willing to learn the operation. This includes understanding stand locations, product placement, par levels, product rotation, equipment usage, safety expectations, and the overall flow of event setup and breakdown.

Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is $18.00 to $20.00. Benefits: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

Job Responsibilities: Responsible for receiving and inspecting products, accurately labeling items and reporting any discrepancies in reconciliation of deliveries and invoices. Responsible for organizing and storing all incoming products in assigned locations, applying FIFO (first in, first out) inventory controls for perishable products. May require training and operation of a manual pallet jack, electric pallet jack, and/or forklifts. Picks inventory to assemble orders of product, supplies and equipment for requisitions or established par levels. Follow all Standard Operating Procedures to meet accuracy and production standards. Load, unload and transport products and materials to different areas of the warehouse and/or other client locations. May require use of carts, powered industrial vehicles (PIV), or motor vehicles. Responsible for conducting routine physical inventory counts based on established location schedules. Accurately complete administrative duties including records such as inventory count documents, temperature and spoilage logs, equipment inspections, and any other relevant business records. This may be on paper or in a technology-based system (hand-held device or PC). Clean work areas as assigned, including but not limited to restrooms, break areas, loading dock, freight elevator and freight platform delivery areas when applicable. Implement all location safety policies, OSHA requirements, SDS standards, and emergency procedures. Use all required safety equipment and personal protective equipment. Takes appropriate measures to ensure the security of client and company assets. Interact with clients, employees, vendors, customers, and guests about business-related activities and attend meetings, as required.

Qualifications: Must be over 18 years of age. High school education or equivalent is preferred. 2 years of previous warehouse experience is preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills. Basic computer skills. Manual dexterity required for operating machinery. Able to lift up to 50 lb frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 35 lb. Some client locations require a current valid driver's license. If this is required, an MVR will be run as part of your pre-employment screening process. This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking & standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).