Part-Time General Laborer, IU Surplus/Warehouse
Indiana University

Department

SURPLUS (BA-SURP-IUBLA)

Department Information

Distribution and Logistical Services is a diverse group of auxiliary enterprises that provide essential services to students, faculty, and staff, in support of the university's academic mission on the Bloomington campus. We use innovative and sustainable business practices to provide excellent customer service, convenience, and value to the entire university community. Distribution and Logistical Services encompasses Document Services, Campus Mail, Warehouse and Surplus Stores.

Job Summary

• Under supervision of Full-Time Staff, performs a variety of sales, inventory, receiving and warehouse functions for Surplus Stores and the IU Warehouse.
• Receives and stores incoming shipments of goods and materials; moves and loads outgoing shipments and customer purchases.
• Processes all necessary forms or documents.
• Provides customer service serving IU departments and the public in a retail sales environment.
• Responds to customer needs and requests in-person and via the telephone for Surplus Stores and the IU Warehouse.
• Serves as a salesperson for Surplus Stores and participates in special projects and special customer arrangements for IU Warehouse, working 1-on-1 with customers of both areas.
• Replaces stock as sold, takes payment, and helps load into vehicles.
• Receives incoming shipments of goods and materials for Surplus Stores and the IU Warehouse.
• Unloads trucks and accepts items based on quality and condition.
• Reconciles quantities of collected goods and materials with requisition, pick list or pick-up forms.
• Gathers goods and materials from inventory locations as specified by pick list or requisition.
• Sorts incoming merchandise for Surplus Stores to determine the best disposition methods for those items and moves the items to designated areas.
• Coordinates and processes receipts for customers' merchandise.
• Assists department driver on vehicle to make deliveries and pick up materials.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to move materials
• Proficient communication skills
• Interpersonal skills and a customer service orientation
• Ability to protect confidentiality

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to move up to 50 pounds, and the ability to move a wide variety of items from one place to another on a frequent basis, including furniture. This role requires the ability to remain stationary for long periods of time in performing job assignments and moving about the workspace.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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