Warehouse Worker

  • Cal State University (CSU) Fullerton
  • Fullerton, California
  • Aug 30, 2024
Purchasing and Warehouse

Job Description

Job Title

Warehouse Worker

Classification

Warehouse Worker

AutoReqId

542414

Department

Logistical Services Administration

Sub-Division

Associate Vice President, Facilities Management

Salary Range

Classification Range $3,680 - $5,669 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $3,680 - $4,177 per month)

Appointment Type

Ongoing

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

About the Position:

Logistical Services and Asset Management is committed to planning, developing, and maintaining a safe, sustainable, and high-quality learning and working environment for the campus community. Logistical Services and Asset Management provides oversight of university resources and assets and is responsible for the development of the University’s facilities including land use planning, capital improvement, project development, construction, as well as facilities operations and maintenance including custodial services, landscape services, building trade services, mechanical and electrical, and recycling services. Logistical Services handles receipt and delivery of all mail, packages, and freight for the University. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Warehouse Worker. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

The Warehouse Worker is under general supervision, performs various shipping, receiving, material handling, inventory, and warehouse functions. Loads and unloads materials, correspondence, packages, letters, books, and equipment to and from delivery trucks and carriers. Processes internal and external correspondence, materials, and equipment for distribution throughout the University. Prepares correspondence, materials, and equipment for outgoing shipments via common carriers (UPS, FedEx, USPS, etc.). Provides quality customer service, including effectively communicating with campus departments regarding department policies and services. Operates forklifts, delivery trucks, lift gates, dollies, hand trucks, safety equipment and warehouse equipment. Sorts and stages items, including packages and envelopes for counting and inspection. Provides accurate recording of receivables and deliverables. Transports and delivers materials from Logistical Services warehouse to various campus locations/departments in an efficient and safe manner. Opens and inspects deliveries purchased on a Purchase Order, making sure what is in the box matches what was ordered. Performs visual and written inspections of materials. Tags, labels, binds, and palletizes items (packages and mail). Stacks, organizes, and packages items. Arranges and tidies up warehouse and storage spaces, ensuring cleanliness and maintaining a secure and safe environment in all operational areas. Inputs data into Common Financial Systems, meter machines, labeling system, or any other systems utilized by the department. Uses computer, barcoding, mail metering machine and scanning equipment for daily assignments. Responds to calls, emails and in-person requests, inquiries, and issues. Provides quality and excellent customer service. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Experience in the receipt, storage, or issuance and delivery of materials from a centralized stockroom or warehouse, including experience in the operation of forklift trucks and similar power-operated material handling equipment. Experience driving large vehicles and vehicles pulling trailers. Ability to match names and numbers quickly and accurately; keep simple records and make simple reports; read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position; make simple mathematical calculations; apply safe methods of moving heavy supplies and equipment. Physical ability to perform physical labor. Ability to lift and manipulate heavy items. Ability to carry/lift up to 100 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds. Ability to observe safety requirements and safe work practices and methods. Ability to work and communicate effectively with a wide range of people and provide excellent customer service skills. Working knowledge of methods, practices and equipment used in receiving, storing, packing and shipping materials and supplies. General knowledge of methods of taking inventories and maintaining inventory records. Skills in using a computer to enter and retrieve information and to communicate using e-mail. Ability to adapt to daily changing situations and schedules.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications

One year of experience in the receipt, storage, sort, deliver mail and packages. Some experience in the operation of forklift trucks or similar power-operated materials handling equipment.

License/Certifications

A Valid California Driver’s License.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and do physical labor with or without accommodations throughout the day. Position works inside and outside in all types of weather. May be required to carry a master key. Employment contingent upon satisfactory completion of a fingerprint background check. Ability to successfully complete CSUF forklift safety certificate within 30 days of employment.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).

Hiring Preference

On-Campus CSUEU Employees

Advertised: Aug 29 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 12 2024 Pacific Daylight Time

Closing Date/Time:

Job Address

Fullerton, California 92831 United States View Map