How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Responsibilities*
Primary Responsibilities:- Maintain accurate inventory control systems, promptly reconcile stock shortages, and verify inventory levels.
- Participate in inventory control procedures, including performing physical counts of stock items.
- Examine stock to ensure compliance with purchase order specifications and quality standards.
- Operate mechanical and hydraulic lift trucks, as well as other motor vehicles, to support inventory operations.
- Stage items for delivery by LSA Movers.
- Assemble, inspect, adjust, and repair items as required.
- Assess the nature and extent of the damage and classify items for reuse or appropriate disposition.
- Advise customers on stock selection based on availability and unit requirements and recommend substitute items as necessary.
- Prepare electronic Disposal Orders (eDOS) for submission to Property Disposition.
Related Duties:
- Receive deliveries, verify bills of lading or packing lists from vendors, and promptly report discrepancies to the designated authority.
- Identify stock using codes and item numbers to ensure correct processing and tracking.
- Assist with loading and unloading stock for shipments and deliveries.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned work areas and equipment.
- Process internal stock orders with attention to accuracy and timeliness.
- Inspect items for damage and completeness to uphold quality standards.
- Record all items received, dispensed, or returned, including performing regular item counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Perform the duties of Mover 1 during staffing shortages
Required Qualifications*
- High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid driver's license
- This position involves handling and transporting materials weighing up to 75 pounds and performing tasks that may require positioning items at various heights and locations, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Desired Qualifications*
- Strong computer and organizational skills
- Ability to work with others as well as independently
- Experience using warehouse equipment i.e. forklift, order picker, pallet jack
Work Schedule
Work schedule- Monday - Friday 7:00a - 3:30p
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.
To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.