Career Opportunities

Stores Worker

Location: Santa Cruz
Job ID: 58168

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INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)

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The IRD for this job is: 09-05-2023



ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Copy, Mail, Receiving & Surplus (CMRS) is a team within University Business Services, providing key operational and administrative support to all UCSC programs and departments including preparation, pickup, and delivery of incoming and outgoing domestic and international mail, handling of central campus receiving and surplus, and printing and copying services.

More information can be found at: https://www.receiving.ucsc.edu/

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Logistics Manager, the Stores Worker is responsible for all phases of shipping and receiving at the H Barn (Central Receiving and Mail Delivery).

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $24.16 - $25.14/hour. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.
Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: SX - Service

Job Code Classification: STORES WORKER (005063)

Travel: Never or Rarely

JOB DUTIES

75% - Deliveries & Moves

• Load and deliver mail/freight/equipment according to daily route to enable efficient deliveries, pickups, and moves.
• Relocate, rearrange, and assemble as needed, office furniture (including partitions) and equipment including rental equipment.
• Deliver large items to campus locations as needed.
• Deliver/pick up Surplus inventory items to/from campus departments upon request.
• Keep track of correct time for all moves and deliveries to assure proper funding recharge amounts using handheld device.
• Backup mail sorting and delivery.

15% - Shipping & Receiving

• Inspect incoming items and packing slips against existing material orders and releases, to determine accuracy of initial delivery.
• Troubleshoot, verify and resolve discrepancies to assure proper delivery of misdirected items.
• Assist delivery drivers to locate proper destination using all available resources (e.g. the financial information system, contact with purchasing personnel, etc.).
• Maintain ongoing log of all incoming packages and shipments for UCSC delivery reference.
• Assist delivery drivers using powered (i.e. forklift) and non-powered equipment to off-load trucks.
• Assess proper procedure to rectify misdirected shipments contacting department buyer and/or vendors directly to obtain correct items/instructions.
• Prepare outgoing shipments for UPS & Common Carriers including preparation of all paperwork, electronic forms, and packaging as required.
• Store/place all incoming furniture and equipment in correct locations labeling items as necessary, i.e. surplus for sale, e-waste, recycle, deliver.
• Arrange existing stock (furniture/equipment, etc.) as necessary to allow for new inventory placement.
• Contact appropriate UCSC personnel to pick-up ordered items or deliver to them as needed.
• Assist in performing random inventory counts and annual inventory. Reconcile actual counts against computer stated inventory.
• Address aged inventory to ensure Receiving maintains a reasonable turns ratio.

10% - Warehouse Maintenance & Backup

• Duties also include adherence to specific standards of housekeeping, safety, and the care of equipment.
• Backup for mail deliveries, surplus store and other warehouse operations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a customer service environment with the ability to provide service to clients and vendors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Experience in safely operating a forklift, flatbed truck and box truck.
• Knowledge of warehouse and delivery operations, including proper recording of receipts and issuance of materials/supplies in a large institutional environment.
• Knowledge of personal computers, inventory databases, Microsoft software, Filemaker Pro, Google products and the willingness to learn new programs.
• Excellent communication skills sufficient to effectively communicate with members of the campus community and off campus suppliers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills sufficient to effectively interact with members of the campus community and off campus suppliers.
• Typing skills sufficient to perform data entry tasks.
• Ability to exercise good judgment to ensure that the lifting and movement of material is undertaken safely at all times.
• Ability to work independently with the ability to take initiative.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Ability perform mathematical (addition/subtraction/division/percentages) calculations in order to verify invoices, packing slips, inventory records, etc.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Forklift certified.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Must possess a current forklift operator license or have the ability to obtain it within 6 months from date of hire.
• Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California and be able to participate in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pull notice program.
• Ability to perform essential physical job functions.
• Ability to perform work in a rugged physical environment and inclement weather with challenging infrastructure requirements.
• Ability to do occasional work in confined spaces such as attics and trenches while bending, stooping and/or kneeling with the possibility of being exposed to live electrical circuits and machinery.
• The ability to ascend/descend ladders with or without accommodation.
• Ability to sustain exposure to dusty, noisy environments and inclement weather as necessary to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements necessary to move light to moderate objects up to 60 lbs., with or without accommodation.
• Will be required to work all scheduled hours on-site.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• Ability to travel to multiple work locations on and off campus.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.



APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS
View full job description and access on-line application:
https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucsc/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=11&JobOpeningId=58168&PostingSeq=1

To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit, they must be submitted on or before the initial review date (IRD) via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site; https://jobs.ucsc.edu. A computer is available at the UC Santa Cruz Staff Human Resources Office located at Scotts Valley Center. The Scotts Valley Center is located at 100 Enterprise Way, Suite E100, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. To learn more or to request disability accommodations, call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service at 800-735-2922. UC Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.







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