Helper

State of Louisiana; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisiana Monroe is seeking a Helper to join our team. This entry-level position plays a vital role in supporting campus operations and learning warehouse procedures on the ULM campus.

You'll receive deliveries, assist in loading/unloading, inventory management, and safe handling of materials using forklift and related equipment. This role offers growth, training, and a collaborative work environment on Northeast Louisiana campuses.

Responsibilities

• Receive deliveries from vendors and verify shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and receiving documentation.
• Safely unload trucks using a forklift, pallet jack, hand truck, or other material-handling equipment. Inspect incoming shipments for shortages, damage, or discrepancies and report issues to the supervisor. Organize, label, stock, and rotate inventory in designated warehouse locations. Pull and stage departmental orders for pickup or delivery.
• Assist employees and departments with locating and issuing warehouse supplies.
• Complete requisitions and inventory documentation for items issued to departments.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and notify the supervisor when stock levels are low or items need to be reordered.
• Assist with periodic physical inventory counts and inventory reconciliation.
• Keep the warehouse clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.
• Stack and store materials safely to maximize warehouse space.
• Sweep floors, dust shelving, remove trash, and maintain general housekeeping throughout the warehouse.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment in accordance with all safety procedures.
• Load university vehicles for deliveries as needed.
• Deliver materials, furniture, equipment, and supplies to campus departments when assigned.
• Assist with surplus property by organizing, storing, moving, and preparing items for transfer or disposal.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following OSHA and institutional safety policies.
• Report damaged equipment, safety hazards, and maintenance needs to the supervisor.

Job description

About This Job

The University of Louisiana Monroe is seeking a Helper to join our team. This position plays a vital role in supporting campus operations.

Why Work at ULM?

At the University of Louisiana Monroe, you're more than an employee you’re part of a vibrant campus community committed to growth, innovation, and student success. ULM offers a supportive work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development, all in the heart of Northeast Louisiana. Whether you're advancing your career or just starting out, ULM is a place where your work truly matters.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

• Receive deliveries from vendors and verify shipments against purchase orders, packing slips, and receiving documentation.
• Safely unload trucks using a forklift, pallet jack, hand truck, or other material-handling equipment. Inspect incoming shipments for shortages, damage, or discrepancies and report issues to the supervisor. Organize, label, stock, and rotate inventory in designated warehouse locations. Pull and stage departmental orders for pickup or delivery.
• Assist employees and departments with locating and issuing warehouse supplies. Complete requisitions and inventory documentation for items issued to departments. Maintain accurate inventory records and notify the supervisor when stock levels are low or items need to be reordered. Assist with periodic physical inventory counts and inventory reconciliation.
• Keep the warehouse clean, organized, and free of safety hazards. Stack and store materials safely to maximize warehouse space. Sweep floors, dust shelving, remove trash, and maintain general housekeeping throughout the warehouse.
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment in accordance with all safety procedures. Load university vehicles for deliveries as needed. Deliver materials, furniture, equipment, and supplies to campus departments when assigned. Assist with surplus property by organizing, storing, moving, and preparing items for transfer or disposal.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following OSHA and institutional safety policies. Report damaged equipment, safety hazards, and maintenance needs to the supervisor.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Name of Contact Person: Jenny Jones

Agency/Department Name: ULM-Physical Plant

email: [e-mail]

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Mardi Gras
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others