Warehouse Clerical Project Assistant II-1
About The Position
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. This position will assist the support specialized needs of the Inventory Control Department of the Distribution Center.
Requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
- High level of discretion in sensitive matters required.
- Customer Service oriented.
- High school diploma required.
- At least two years of publishing experience required, preferably in books.
- Excellent writing skills, word-processing experience and the ability to work with and understand complex computer reports a must.
- Microsoft Office skills and experience in Warehouse Management systems required.
- Ability to use computer for extensively for four hours or more.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Resume (required)
- Cover Letter (preferred)
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of warehouse operations preferred.
- Previous experience in Inventory Control preferred.
- Material Handling equipment experience preferred.
- Experience in a warehouse environment preferred.
- Understanding of inventory best practices preferred.
- Good math, bookkeeping and accounting skills preferred.
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 al CDC departments to provide assistance to management as needed.
Benefits
- The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
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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
