Receiving and Inventory Associate

Universities of Wisconsin•Stevens Point, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Receiving and Inventory Associates are responsible for assisting with the smooth receiving and inventory of products needed to run a large-scale food services operation on a college campus. Specific Duties include completing proper receiving procedures, safety, inventory, stocking of materials for DeBot Center (Upper Dining Center and Lower Marketplace) and the Dreyfus University Center (DUC) Food Court. Associates will assist with reconciliation of physical inventory of all products on hand with database, follow proper reporting procedures if theft is observed to mitigate loss, and be able to work both independently and as a team. Attendance at mandatory staff meetings and completion of University Dining Orientation Canvas course and Mandatory Trainings (Mandated Reporter and Information Security courses on the My UW website) before the employee’s first shift with University Dining are required. Employees are held accountable and must abide by the policies outlined in the University Dining Student Employment Handbook and any department specific policies, procedures, and expectations.

Requirements

Must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours per week.
Exceptional math and observation skills.
Able to be certified to drive a UWSP vehicle.
Ability to bend, stoop, twist and lift items weighing up to 60# when storing, stocking and handling products and/or inventory items.
All applicants must be at least a part-time student (enrolled in at least 6 undergraduate or 5 graduate credits) and be in good academic standing (cumulative and semester GPAs of 2.0 or higher).
Applicants must pass a criminal background check (only criminal activity directly pertaining to the position description will be evaluated.)
Successful applicants must pass all UWSP mandatory trainings along with department specific (food handling) trainings as part of their employment onboarding.
Upon the completion of the eight-week probationary period, the staff supervisor will conduct a performance evaluation with results impacting the students’ future.

Nice To Haves

Skills learned are transferable and will help within any career path while also giving valuable work experience to strengthen your resume.
Gain experience in: Job Knowledge, Personal Development, Responsibility/Task Completion, Customer Service, Community Engagement, Inclusivity at Work, Work Practices, Judgement/Problem Solving.

Responsibilities

Complete proper receiving procedures, safety, inventory, stocking of materials for DeBot Center (Upper Dining Center and Lower Marketplace) and the Dreyfus University Center (DUC) Food Court.
Assist with reconciliation of physical inventory of all products on hand with database.
Follow proper reporting procedures if theft is observed to mitigate loss.
Ability to work both independently and as a team.
Attending mandatory staff meetings.
Completing University Dining Orientation Canvas course and Mandatory Trainings (Mandated Reporter and Information Security courses on the My UW website) before the employee’s first shift with University Dining.
Being held accountable and abide to the policies outlined in the University Dining Student Employment Handbook and any department specific policies, procedures, and expectations.