Lead Storekeeper

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA is seeking a Storekeeper Lead to oversee daily Cylinder Management operations, ensuring accurate receiving, loading, and delivery of compressed gas cylinders and regulators. You will verify quantities, types, and signatures, while managing hazardous materials handling and compliance with safety protocols.

The role requires two years of stores experience, leadership ability, and a CA Commercial Class A License.

Qualifications

• Two years of stores experience or equivalent
• Ability to lead a diverse team in a high-volume environment
• Ability to read and interpret maps and locations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient business math for budgeting and invoicing
• Hazardous material handling knowledge is essential (compliant)

Responsibilities

• Lead and train a team of staff in cylinder receiving, loading, and delivery
• Verify quantity, type, and signature capture for cylinders and regulators
• Perform customer service tasks: order taking, invoicing, and online ordering support
• Maintain inventory control and accurate billing/invoice payment validation
• Backup driving duties as needed and ensure safety/compliance with regulations

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Reading maps

Multitasking

Business math

Education

CA Commercial Class A License

Job description

Special Instructions to Applicants

Cover letter is required for consideration.

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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