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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: Responsible for regularly performing warehouse shipping and receiving duties and any and all duties of the Stock Clerk I, as directed by the Loading Dock Supervisor/Manager. Responsibilities: * Receive and process inbound stock. * Replenish bins with books. * Other warehouse functions as instructed. * Dusting/cleaning product and warehouse. * Sweeping/mopping warehouse. * Move stock and packing materials. * Pack/repack loose stock to cartons. Competencies: * Strong judgement needed. * Competency in verbal and written communications. * Perform multiple concurrent tasks. * Work with limited supervision. Additional Requirements Education, Experience, and Certifications: Experience: * Warehouse order fulfillment experience preferred. Technical Knowledge or Skills: * Familiarity with CRT terminal preferred. * Ability to read and calculate simple mathematical problems required. * Warehouse order fulfillment experience preferred. Working Conditions: * Warehouse environment. * Exposure to moving machinery. * High dust, dirt environment. * High noise environment. Pay Range: * $16.84 - $17.95 Required Documents: * Resume * 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 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 2024-10-14 Remove from Posting On or Before 2025-04-14 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 the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 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 review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position. The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.