Stores Clerk I

Job Details:

General Notes

SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL: This position is eligible for $2.00 per hour shift differential pay for hours worked during designated evening and weekend shifts in accordance with university guidelines.

BENEFITS: UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage at hire
• Free Capital Metro bus rides
• Retirement contributions
• Uniform provided
• Longevity pay
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Career growth & professional development

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/ to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team!

Purpose

Responsible for receiving, storing, and issuing merchandise for dining service and housing operations within University Housing and Dining (UHD).

Responsibilities

• Receive, tag, rotate, and properly store delivered merchandise, ensuring compliance with health code standards and University Housing and Dining policies. Ensure proper labeling and storage of products, follow first in first out (FIFO) guidelines. This process involves verifying expiration dates, product quality, and inspecting for potential damage. Distribute merchandise to internal locations operating pallet jacks when necessary. Assist in inventory as assigned to complete purchasing requirements.
• Maintain proper cleaning sanitation standards in the work area including freezers and coolers. Maintain cleanliness of the facility.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with staff, supervisory staff, and/or customers. Maintain current knowledge of all areas of responsibility. Provide excellent customer service.
• Adhere to written and oral University and UHD policies such as time and attendance and UHD / UT trainings and compliance. Complete and maintain required food safety training, including Texas Food Handler Safety. Follow work safety guidelines and utilize proper PPE as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation, GED, or vocational school.
• Six months experience in receiving, storing, issuing, and accounting for property in stores or warehouse unit.
• Six months of experience in stock handling and/or maintaining records.
• Ability to complete and maintain Food Safety Training required by University Housing and Dining.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than six months of experience in stock handling, maintaining records, receiving, storing, handling, and issuing food and food service supplies.
• Ability to multi-task and work with little supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to receive, respond, and follow through with written and oral University and Housing and Food policies, procedures, and work-related instructions and requests from supervisors, customers, and co-workers.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills. Professional demeanor and ability to work with staff and customer base.

Salary Range

$37,440 depending on qualifications

See general notes section for shift differential information

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work around chemicals
• Use of manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs
• Climbing of ladders
• Lifting and moving
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Pushing, pulling, and moving up to 92 pounds
• Lifting and moving up to 80 pounds
• The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete testing for strength and agility prior to employment.

Work Shift

• Workdays, hours, and area may vary based upon the needs of the unit and University Housing and Dining (UHD).

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest