Warehouse Worker

Job Description VT Surplus has an opening for an entry level warehouse employee.Responsibilities include pick up, receiving, storing andwarehousing miscellaneous types of university property determinedto be surplus and ready for sale, repurposing or disposal. Thisposition plays an important role in preparing for the university'smonthly surplus auction including arranging and numbering itemswithin the warehouse and assisting the public during preview andauction day. The position supports efficient warehouse processeswhile routinely interacting with the campus community. Courteousand professional communication skills are a must! Proficientdriving skills to operate different larger vehicles including a5ton truck safely through a congested campus at busy times.Position requires using many types of equipment to assist withmoving and distributing surplus items. The ability to lift andcarry heavy items is required. This is an opportunity to joinVirginia Tech in a position that offers a positive workenvironment, diverse responsibilities and valuable learningopportunities. Required Qualifications Excellent driving history and ability to drive a larger vehicle forequipment pickups within a compact campus setting. Experiencesafely driving larger work or farm vehicles similar to skillsneeded to safely operate a 5ton box truck. Ability to lift andcarry heavy items up to 100 lbs. A demonstrated work ethic. Pastwork history demonstrating the ability to follow instructions andwork independently with minimal supervision. Work or educationalexperience demonstrating good communication and customer serviceskills. Must be available to work University Surplus Auctions held12 times per year. Must be available for occasional overnighttravel. Must have or be able to obtain powered industrial equipmentlicense for operating forklifts or other motorized movingequipment. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience driving a 5ton work vehicle (non CDL). Previouswork experience that required manual labor and heavy lifting. Previous work experience in a warehouse setting with industrystandard procedures. Experience with working auctions both privateand online. Understanding of standard inventory controlprocesses. Pay Band 3 Overtime Status Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime Appointment Type Regular Salary Information Salary range of $41,000 - $44,000 Hours per week 40 Review Date 6/18/2026 Additional Information The successful candidate will be required to have a criminalconviction check. EEO Statement Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, orapplicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (includingpregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, geneticinformation, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation,race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, orotherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquireabout, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensationof other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protectedby law. If you are an individual with a disability and desire anaccommodation, please contact Zach LaCroix at View email address on click.appcast.io during regular business hours at least 10business days prior to the event. #J-18808-Ljbffr