Lead Storekeeper

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus is seeking a Storekeeper Lead to supervise Cylinder Management operations at UCLA. The role includes leading a team to receive, load, and deliver compressed gas cylinders and related products while ensuring compliance with hazardous materials and safety protocols.

Responsibilities cover customer service, order processing, inventory control, and acting as backup driver when needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of stores experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Ability to lead diverse team in high-volume setting.
• Ability to translate operational issues related to Cylinder Management.
• Knowledge of maps and University locations.
• Capable of multitasking with interruptions and following instructions.
• Strong organizational skills with accuracy and detail.
• Excellent business writing skills for correspondence.
• Strong verbal communication with customers, vendors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train staff to receive, load and deliver compressed gas cylinders and related items.
• Provide customer service: order taking, invoicing, online ordering assistance.
• Act as backup driver for delivering and pickup duties as needed.
• Handle inventory control and billing processes.
• If needed, manage Cylinder Management area in supervisor's absence.

Skills

Team leadership

Operational coordination

Map reading

Following instructions

Attention to detail

Writing

Verbal communication

Business math

Education

CA Commercial Class A License

Tools

Industry-specific software

Job description

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Stores Supervisor and general direction of the Associate Director and Director of Mail, Document, and Distribution Services, responsible for daily operations and coordination of staff at Cylinder Management (located at 650 Charles E. Young Drive A-Level). Annual cost of goods approximately $450,000 annually. Lead and train a team of Principle Auto Equipment Operators to receive (verify quantity), load (verify type) and deliver (verify signature capture) compressed gas cylinders, gas regulators, and research alcohol (200 proof ethanol). In this highly regulated commodity, hazardous material handling is essential and the position ensures daily operations follow the department procedure manual. In addition, the position performs customer service duties including order taking, pick-ticket processing, online ordering assistance, answering customer inquiries, product ordering, inventory control, customer billing, and invoice payment validation. Incumbent also functions as a backup driver to drive, deliver, and pickup duties on an as‑needed basis. Specialty knowledge of compressed gas cylinder industry is preferred including use of industry specific software especially in University setting. Hazardous Material Management compliance, OSHA compliance, UCLA Fire Compliance, and EH&S Safety Program Compliance is required. In the absence of the Supervisor, manage the Cylinder Management area and staff.

Salary & Compensation

UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in stores work or an equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, and skills. (Required)
• Ability to lead team of diverse individuals in a high volume, multi task environment. Skill in establishment and maintenance of cooperative working relationships with co-workers, departmental staff, and University employees at varying levels of authority. (Required)
• Ability to comprehend and translate operational issues related to Cylinder Management operations. (Required)
• Working knowledge of University locations and/or the ability to read and interpret maps. (Required)
• Skill in performing multiple tasks with frequent interruptions and/or distractions. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. (Required)
• Organizational skills to prioritize varied duties effectively while maintaining a high level of productivity, accuracy, flexibility, and attention to detail. (Required)
• Writing skills meeting professional standards, in order to produce business correspondence. (Required)
• Demonstrated verbal skills in order to communicate in a professional manner in person and on the telephone with customers, vendors, and personnel at all staff levels. (Required)
• Skill in business math sufficient to assist in preparing budget, accounting, and other financial documents. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA Commercial Class A License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. PT and/or variable based on operational needs.

Union/Policy Covered

SX-Service

Complete Position Description

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