Location: Orono,ME, USA
T he Inventory Control Technician assists to oversee activities of Central Supply at UMaine. The position provides support to the campus community and Facilities Management by maintaining a vast variety of goods in a warehouse. Serves as the primary point of contact for customers, staff, delivery drivers, and all guests. Provides customer service, support, and delivery regarding a range of products. Inventory, computers, and product knowledge are essential to the success of the position. Temporary, 40 hours per week, 5 days per week, Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Starting pay for this position is $18.22/hr.Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Transporting materials between locations.Conducting InventoryComputer program usageLabeling suppliesPreparing product returnsVendor communicationsPurchasing, tracking, stocking, and selling materialsMoving materials and equipment for larger projects.Performing manual labor associated with the assigned task or responsibility such as unloading trucks and stocking shelves.Adhering to safety procedures, including reporting mechanical and/or safety issues.Operates equipment in a safe and effective manner and in accordance with state and national motor vehicle licensing requirements.Computer use including supply and inventory programsCustomer serviceCounter attending to assist customersAbout the University:The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits ( for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here ( .Qualifications:Required:High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).Valid Maine driver's licenseInventory and customer service experienceWarehouse experienceComputer skillsPurchasing experienceProcedures for operating, inspecting, maintaining, and storing assigned equipment;Traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation;Use of assigned tools/equipment;Procedures and techniques involved in assigned work processes.Providing exemplary customer service;Operating assigned tools and motorized equipment safely and effectively;Identifying equipment malfunctions;Maintaining records and reports, as required;Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, students, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.Positions in this class typically require: Ability to perform physical activities that require talking, hearing, seeing and considerable and repetitive use of arms and legs and moving entire body, such as reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, climbing, lifting, bending, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Heavy work: The ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Lifting and exerting forces more than 50 pounds requires assistance by other employee(s) or mechanical assistance. Individual forces must never exceed 50 pounds. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, fire, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, difficult driving conditions, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel.Preferred:Experience working in an institutional settingCandidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.###.####, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).Clery ActThe Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. You may view the University's Annual Security Report ( . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.###.####.