Receiver (Stores Representative), IU Dining and Hospitality

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington is seeking a Stores Representative in Residential Dining. The role handles receiving shipments, storing products, and managing inventory to help control food costs.

You will work with production managers to ensure items meet quality and quantity standards, while maintaining accuracy and safety. Primary tasks include unloading trucks, data entry into the inventory system, and assisting with warehouse duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED/HSED).
• 1 year inventory control, storeroom or warehouse experience.
• Valid driver's license with IU eligibility.
• Food safety (ServSafe) certification within 180 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Receives incoming shipments and unloads items per quantity and quality standards.
• Enters data into the computerized inventory system and rotates stock by shelf life.
• Operates forklift and pallet jack for loading/unloading as required.
• Maintains inventory counts and secures items for shipment or storage.

Skills

Safe work practices

Communication skills

Time management

High accuracy

Organizational skills

Customer relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Inventory management systems

Job description

Department

RESIDENTIAL DINING (BA-SDIN-IUBLA)

Department Information

Indiana University (IU) Dining and Hospitality embraces and expands Indiana University's core values of education, innovation, and tradition which embody the true spirit of Hoosier hospitality.

IU Dining supports the IU community and our guests by serving fresh, delicious, sustainably sourced cuisine in welcoming dining halls and eateries.

Residential dining staff strive to enhance the customer experience through innovative recipes created in-house by IU chefs; new and ongoing partnerships with local and regional producers; and a commitment to nourishing the IU community, all in a service-oriented, collaborative culture characterized by creativity.

Residential dining staff work closely with the teams in retail and Indiana Memorial Union's (IMU) dining to ensure consistent procurement of products that match student preferences and dietary needs.

Job Summary

IU Dining and Hospitality Receivers (Stores Representative) are a key part of the production process as they receive shipments of product from vendors, and work with production managers to store product and manage inventory to control food costs.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Reaches, lifts, and unloads product.

General Responsibilities

• Receives incoming shipments of goods and materials. Unloads trucks and accepts items based upon quantity, quality and condition. Monitors inventory. Enters data into computerized inventory system. Recognizes items and materials that require special handling or storage requirements and treats with appropriate care (perishable, volatile, toxic, etc.).
• Stores goods in designated areas; rotates stock according to shelf life, expiration dates, lot numbers or other criteria. Gathers goods and materials from inventory locations as specified by pick list or requisition. Secures items on pallet or other container for shipment. Reconciles quantities of collected goods and materials with requisition or pick list; transports to dock and loads truck.
• Unloads and loads trucks manually or by operating a power forklift, rotates stock and moves other bulky and/or heavy items in warehouse. Performs inventory counts; participates in monitoring facilities and in maintaining building security.
• May staff a customer service counter and respond to customer requests.
• May use University vehicle to make deliveries and pick up materials.
• Performs routine maintenance and makes minor repairs to equipment as necessary.

Qualifications

Education

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED.)

Work Experience

Required

• 1 year inventory control, storeroom or warehouse experience.

Licenses and Certificates

Required

• Possesses a valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.
• Food safety (ServSafe) certification within 180 days from date of hire.

Skills

Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Quickly troubleshoots and resolves problems.
• Ability to work within tight time frames and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform work requiring considerable standing and heavy physical effort.
• Ability to operate electric or LP powered forklift and order picker, 2 wheel hand truck, and banding machine.
• Ability to handle climbing ladders, bending, working in variable climate conditions.
• Ability to use electric pallet jacks and pallet wrapping machine.
• Possess strong product knowledge.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate. It involves remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time as well as moving around the work environment. The position requires moving and assembling objects and placing objects on high and low shelving units and storage racks. The role requires the ability to detect details of objects and the ability to move objects weighing 20-50 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$17.25 per hour

Work Hours

6:00 AM - 2:30 PM Monday - Friday with alternating weekends.

Management reserves the right to adjust work hours to accommodate special meals and events.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IUBenefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Foundational

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family: General Services

Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.

See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination which includes contact information.

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