Location: Chicago,IL, USA
This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Department Press Warehouse Inventory Control 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: This position will assist and the support specialized needs of the Inventory Control Department of the Distribution Center. Responsibilities: Receive, code and submit invoices for payment approval. Order supplies proactively and as instructed for all departments of Distribution Center. Reconcile and file management's expense reports as needed. Collect and report daily attendance of all CDC departments. Carry relevant working knowledge of all CDC departments to provide assistance to management as needed. Competencies: Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. High level of discretion in sensitive matters. Customer Service oriented. Additional Requirements Education, Experience, or Certifications: Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience: At least two years of publishing experience required, preferably in books. Experience in a warehouse environment. Excellent writing skills, word-processing experience and the ability to work with and understand complex computer reports a must. Understanding of warehouse operations a plus. Previous experience in Inventory Control preferred. Material Handling equipment experience preferred. Technical Knowledge or Skills: Microsoft Office skills and experience in Warehouse Management systems required. Understanding of inventory best practices. Good math, bookkeeping and accounting skills. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: Exposure to warehouse environment. Use computer for extensively for four hours or more. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Pay Range: $19.65 - $28.76 Required Documents: Resume (required) Cover Letter (preferred) When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Benefit Eligibility Yes Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement No Pay Frequency Hourly Pay Range Please refer to Additional Requirements to see the pay ranges Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Union 024- Local 743, I.B.T. Clerical Job is Exempt No Drug Test Required No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Health Screen Required No Posting Date 2024-10-01 Remove from Posting On or Before 2025-04-01 Posting Statement: The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, 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 th University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-###-#### or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a revie