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Warehouse Supervisor

University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/18/2025 CLOSED ON 1/13/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Supervisor position at University of Texas at Austin?

Job Posting Title:

Warehouse Supervisor

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Hiring Department:

University Housing and Dining

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Dec 29, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

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

  • 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

  • Free Capital Metro bus rides

  • Retirement contributions

  • 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

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations related to receiving, inspecting, and managing inventory for the department Jester warehouse facility. Responsible for the receipt, storage, repair, and shipping of materials in a large size warehouse, and for the supervision of Store Clerks undertaking such tasks. This position will supervise the receipt and storage of all goods by using and understanding proper food safety standards. Maintains inventory levels, requisitions supplies, and supervises the transfer of goods between all UHDs residential and retail operations.

Responsibilities
  • Inspect warehouse, refrigerators and freezers for cleanliness and order. Maintain warehouse and food storage areas to meet federal, state, local, and university food safety requirements which includes taking temperatures, managing purchase orders (PO), and working with dining administrative staff to submit work orders on needed repairs.

  • Oversee the receiving and inspection of all deliveries to ensure that products match purchase orders and invoices. Verify accuracy of received goods and promptly resolve discrepancies. Conduct weekly, monthly, and yearly inventory. Review inventory analysis and work with dining staff to clarify any issues and correct data in Food Pro. Work with the accounting department to conduct annual physical inventory. Coordinate all outdated and unusable inventory to go to UT Austin Surplus Properties. Coordinate equipment transfers and disposition of institutional furniture and equipment. Attend and ensure safety classes are completed and ensure team compliance.

  • Supervise and oversee warehouse staff. Develop an effective working relationship and positively influence and motivate staff. Evaluate, coach, counsel, direct, and guide staff. Enforce UHD and UT guidelines and policies. Oversee training for incoming employees, anticipate, and identify issues and areas of Improvement. Manage all areas of Performance Management including staff evaluations. Work as a team member.

  • Schedule and supervise the receipt, storage, and shipping of food items and supplies. Order and maintain par level on certain foods and supplies. May drive university vehicles to transport items. Use Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook to create communications, documents, and spreadsheets. Operate material handling equipment.

  • Coordinate and oversee the transfer of merchandise between residential and retail UHD operations. Implement and oversee use of computerized scan inventory system. Work closely with Catering Team, Unit Managers, Purchasing, Associate Directors, and leadership regarding needs for special events such as special meals, move in, orientation, and others as needed. Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications
  • High School diploma or GED

  • At least 1 year of supervisory experience.

  • At least 4 years of experience in receiving, storing, issuing, and accounting for property in a stores or warehouse unit.

  • Ability to complete and maintain University Housing and Dining Food SafetyTraining and/or ServSafe.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Two or more years of experience as a warehouse supervisor.

  • Two or more years of experience maintaining inventory control and purchasing.

  • Experience in a warehouse food service environment.

  • Experience supervising a staff of at least 3.

  • Experience with Microsoft Office.

  • Experience with inventory management systems, such as FoodPro.

  • Certified to operate forklift.

  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment, collaboration, and timely achievement of objectives.

  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills and professional demeanor.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

$48,000 depending on qualifications

Working Conditions
  • Uniformsand/orpersonalprotectionequipment(furnished)

  • Mayworkinallweatherconditions

  • Mayworkinextremetemperatures

  • Mayworkaroundchemicalfumes

  • Mayworkaroundstandardofficeconditions

  • Mayworkaroundbiohazards

  • Mayworkaroundchemicals

  • Mayworkaroundelectricalandmechanicalhazards

  • Repetitiveuseofkeyboardataworkstation

  • Useofmanualdexterity

  • Climbingstairs

  • Climbingofladders

  • Liftingandmoving

    Work Shift

    • Work days, hours and area may vary based upon the needs of the unit and University Housing and Dining.

    Required Materials
    • Resume/CV

    • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

    • Letter of interest

    Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

    Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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    Employment Eligibility:

    Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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    Retirement Plan Eligibility:

    The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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    Background Checks:

    A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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    Equal Opportunity Employer:

    The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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    Pay Transparency:

    The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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    Employment Eligibility Verification:

    If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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    E-Verify:

    The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

    • E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
    • Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
    • Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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    Compliance:

    Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

    The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

     

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