What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stock Clerk I position at University of Chicago?
Department Press Warehouse Stock About the Department The University of Chicago Press Distribution Center (CDC) is a state-of-the-art distribution and fulfillment operation, providing a full range of services to the University of Chicago Press and scholarly publishers worldwide. Located in the Historic Pullman District near 110th Langley, the CDC is conveniently located near the Metra and the Bishop Ford Freeway. The facility is two hundred seventy-three thousand square feet housing nearly twelve million books in inventory, and more than nineteen thousand units shipped daily. Our team is hard-working, highly motivated, and enjoy the same benefits as the University of Chicago campus-based employees, many with the added benefit of working close to home. On-the-job training provided. Job Information Job Summary: The Warehouse Stock Clerk I (SCI) holds a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our warehouse operations. The SCI is responsible for regularly performing a variety of tasks including picking, packing, and shipping of books to customers and clients. Responsibilities: Accurately picking orders from warehouse shelves based on customer and client requests. Efficiently packing orders to ensure secure and safe shipping. Preparing shipping labels and documentation for outbound shipments. Collaborating closely with other warehouse staff to maintain an organized and efficient warehouse environment. Conducting regular inventory checks to ensure stock levels are accurate and current. Assisting with the receiving and unpacking of incoming shipments. Performing other warehouse duties as assigned to support overall warehouse operations. Competencies: Strong attention to detail. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written skills required. Perform multiple concurrent tasks. Work with limited supervision. Additional Responsibilities Education, Experience, and Certifications: Experience: Warehouse order fulfillment experience preferred. Technical Knowledge or Skills: Familiarity or previous experience with scan guns. Read and calculate simple mathematical problems required. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Warehouse environment. Exposure to moving machinery. High dust, dirt environment. High noise environment. Pay Range: $17.26 - $18.40 per hour. Required Documents: Resume/CV Cover Letter When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Benefit Eligibility Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Range $17.26 - $18.40 The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Union 024- Local 743, I.B.T. Clerical Job is Exempt No Drug Test Required No Health Screen Required No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Posting Date 2025-08-26 Posting Statement The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. 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Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637. The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to free and open inquiry draws inspired scholars to our global campuses, where ideas are born that challenge and change the world. We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. Students in the College develop critical, analytic, and writing skills in our rigorous, interdisciplinary core curriculum. Through graduate programs, students test their ideas with UChicago scholars, and become the next generation of leaders in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government. To learn more about the university click here http://www.uchicago.edu/
Salary : $17 - $18
