Warehouse Worker

Position Information

Hiring Department : Purchasing & General Services

Reports To: Director of Purchasing & General Services

Job Location: On-Site, El Paso, Texas

Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm

FLSA status: Non-exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary : $32,967 annually

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• List of three references

Position Summary

This position requires multi-functional tasks such as shipping and receiving, warehousing materials, storage, inventory of warehouse, issuing materials, billing procedures, surplus items, expediting, issuing receiving reports, maintaining records, and purchasing items for warehouse. Works with hazardous materials, operates a forklift, pallet jack and other equipment used in typical warehouse operations.

Statement of Duties and Responsibilities

Inspects and receives incoming shipments of merchandise from a wide variety of businesses and trucking firms.

Issues receiving reports for items received, expedites delivery when needed, resolves discrepancies from shipments (overages, shortages, damaged, incorrect, etc).

Delivers materials and goods to all University departments.

Works and handles hazardous materials and must have specialized training for this position.

Communicates daily with faculty, staff, management, and vendors on a wide variety of issues concerning purchase orders, contracts, surplus, warehouse inventory, etc.

Stores goods received in appropriate places, issues goods from warehouse and receiving section and ensures proper paperwork is completed for each transaction.

Has a working knowledge of inventory rules and procedures to ensure all inventory items are tagged prior to delivery or issue.

Inputs data into the computer system.

Issues automated receiving reports and maintains stock levels in the warehouse.

Works with surplus on proper transfer of surplus items as required.

Handles billing for items issued from the warehouse as a part of the operation.

Prepares outgoing shipments of materials by various modes of transportation.

Prepares purchasing documents for items to be stocked in the warehouse.

Makes purchases from state contracts and local vendors using small purchase procedures.

Operates a forklift (requires training and certification).

Operates a wide variety of equipment normally found in a large warehouse operation.

Performs inspections and preventative maintenance on trucks, forklift, and other mechanical equipment used in the warehouse operation.

Maintains a neat and safe environment inside the warehouse at all times.

Knowledge of all Microsoft Office software and able to learn and use institutional software systems.

Complies with all State and University policies.

Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's objectives, policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED

and

Experience: (2) Two years of experience, related to the statement of duties and responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Why Pick UTEP

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

UTEP is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 26,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

This is an especially exciting time to join UTEP as it advances the goals of its 2030 Strategic Plan. Built around the institution’s core strengths—its location, its people, its supportive culture, and its community partnerships—the plan lays out a bold vision for the next decade, aimed at maximizing the University’s regional impact and national stature.

About the Purchasing & General Services Department

Mission

The Purchasing & General Services department is committed to supporting the University's mission by offering services to the campus community with the highest legal, ethical standards, professionalism, responsiveness, and fiscal responsibility. Our commitment to you is to always provide equal access to business opportunities at the university. We strive to maintain the most efficient operations while adhering to the requirements of university, state, and federal laws, rules, and procedures. It is our goal to serve our customers in the timeliest, efficient, and transparent manner possible.

Vision

Our vision is to be recognized as a leader in the educational industry by applying strategic supply management practices, achieve excellence in procurement, and produce a sustainable competitive advantage in every facet of our University's operation.

Scope of Responsibility

The Purchasing and General Services Department’s core values include:

Integrity: Personal and professional integrity, high ethical standards in communication and behavior guidance in all that we do are paramount in our performance.

Quality: We provide quality products and exceptional customer service at the best possible value to our customers by procurement practices that exceed customer requirements.

Commitment: We are committed to achieving the highest quality and continuous improvement in our daily activities.

Teamwork: We work cooperatively with shared purpose and vision and promote collaboration. We value and respect individuals and recognize everyone's skills, diverse range of experiences and contributions.

Miner Perks and Benefits

What UTEP Offers

• Benefit Package includes: Medical, Prescription, Life Insurance and Wellness platform
• Voluntary Benefits: Dental, Vision, Additional life insurance, UT Flex, Short and Long - term disability plans
• Retirement Programs
• Longevity Pay
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Discounts & Perks
• Employee Education Assistance program
• And much more! Visit our Benefits Summary Page for more information on our additional benefits.

Disclaimer: Eligibility for perks and benefits may vary based on part-time or full-time employment.

Additional Information

Note: To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 100 pounds. Must have sufficient physical strength and agility to lift and move heavy objects.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to a learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at ***email_hidden***, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 223C.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at [email protected].