Assistant Surplus Warehouse Manager

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Surplus Warehouse Manager supports and acts as backup for the Surplus Warehouse Manager in overseeing all surplus property operations for the University of Arkansas. This position is responsible for coordinating and assisting with the collection, receiving, and processing of surplus property from campus departments in compliance with state and university policies. Key responsibilities include: • Generate and distribute departmental pickup request forms and labels; schedule, coordinate, and conduct pickups. • Assist with public auctions. • Receive and sort surplus items for re-purposing, sale, scrap, or disposal, process transfers in Workday. • Track and log departmental surplus property requests and maintain accurate inventory records. • Supervise and assist part-time employees during pickups, auctions, and warehouse operations. • Maintain warehouse cleanliness, equipment, and vehicles; assist with forklift operations as needed. • Provide ongoing training and guidance on surplus policies and procedures. • Act as backup for warehouse building executive responsibilities and emergency contact duties. • Perform other duties as assigned to support surplus operations. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job function, as is the ability to maintain collegial and harmonious working relationships.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least two years of experience in purchasing, central supply, storeroom operations, logistics, or related field
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of inventory systems and surplus property processes in compliance with state and university regulations
• Ability to safely operate a forklift and maintain warehouse equipment
• Strong organizational and communication skills for coordinating pickups and auctions
• Ability to supervise and train staff effectively

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in inventory control of surplus property within higher education
• Forklift Certification

Responsibilities

• Generate and distribute departmental pickup request forms and labels; schedule, coordinate, and conduct pickups.
• Assist with public auctions.
• Receive and sort surplus items for re-purposing, sale, scrap, or disposal, process transfers in Workday.
• Track and log departmental surplus property requests and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Supervise and assist part-time employees during pickups, auctions, and warehouse operations.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness, equipment, and vehicles; assist with forklift operations as needed.
• Provide ongoing training and guidance on surplus policies and procedures.
• Act as backup for warehouse building executive responsibilities and emergency contact duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support surplus operations.
• Maintain collegial and harmonious working relationships.

Benefits

• university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
• tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• immediate leave accrual
• a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees