Location

SAINT LOUIS, MO 63130

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

This position is in the My Sci Resource Center warehouse operated by the Institute for School Partnership and reports to the ISP Distribution/Warehouse Manager. This employee helps with the inventory functions of receiving, shipping, refurbishment, and pick-up and delivery of science kits and materials.

Job Description

• Assemble kits.
• Assist with all areas of inventory control: receiving, material handling, moving inventory to proper locations and cycle counting.
• Help deliver and pick up kits from schools.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Stockroom or warehouse.
• Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements.
• The warehouse workers work in adverse conditions. The warehouse has no air conditioning and minimal heat. Temperatures range from 50-60 degrees in the winter and up to 110 degrees in the summer.
• May drive up to a 26 ft box truck and are required to deliver/pick up in adverse weather conditions.
• Frequently lift 25-50 lbs.
• Use a 2 wheel hand truck to move up to 250 lbs up a ramp to load the box truck for delivery and down the ramp at the schools. Reverse the process when picking kits up at schools and unloading at the warehouse.
• Carry 25-50 lbs kits up multiple flights of stairs to deliver to school sites.
• May drive a forklift.
• May operate shop tools (saws, drills, drill presses, pallet jack, hand tools).
• Requires extensive safety training.
• Exposure to moving machinery.
• Exposure to chemicals - potentially.
Requires protective devices.

Physical Effort

• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
• Typically standing or walking.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
• Ability to move to on and off-campus locations.
• Frequent lifting 25 lbs or more.
Using tools requiring high dexterity.

Equipment

• Office equipment.
• Operate a motor vehicle.
• Simple hand tools.
• Heavy equipment (buffers, movers, forklift, etc.) - potentially.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications /Professional Licenses :

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) license and a good driving record are required for this position.

More About This Job

• Class E Driver's license required, as this role may drive up to a 26-foot box truck and/or University-owned vehicles.
• Forklift operator certification is required for those who operate a forklift. Training will be provided in order to obtain certification.
• Safety Training will be provided before the use of tools (saws, drills, drill presses, pallet jack, hand tools), for those who will use them.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications /Professional Licenses :

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

Warehouse (1 Year)

Skills:

Basic Math, Computer Literacy, Detail-Oriented, Interpersonal Communication, Intrapersonal Communication, Inventory Management, Professional Etiquette, Sales Orders, Teamwork, Warehouse Inventory

Grade

G06-H

Salary Range

$17.87 - $27.06 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.