STEPS Recycling Operations Assistant

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Warehouse Operations Assistant to support UK Recycling’s on-campus operations in Lexington. You will prepare recycling materials for transport, receive items into the warehouse, verify item counts, and update container signage while coordinating deliveries across campus.

Some computer entry work may be required. The role is primarily warehouse-based, with a Monday–Friday shift 8:00am–4:30pm and the possibility of longer or irregular hours to respond to

Qualifications

• MS Windows/Office proficiency.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing recycling materials for transport.
• Receiving items into warehouse.
• Confirming correct items and counts.
• Updating signage on containers.
• Delivering containers throughout campus.
• May include minor computer entry work.

Skills

Driver's License

MS Windows/Office

Tools

SAP

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

Physical Requirements

The essential functions for this position include lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time.
May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or temperature extremes while traveling to/from and/or reviewing a job-site(s).

Shift

8:00am – 4:30pm (Monday – Friday)Hours of work may vary dependent upon logistics on-site, situational factors, and/or event emergencies requiring long and non-traditional hours which may include night(s), weekend(s), and/or holiday(s) response.

Job Summary

This position works primarily in a warehouse environment and provides essential service and support to UK Recycling’s operations.

Duties may include…

• Preparing recycling materials for transport
• Receiving items into warehouse
• Confirming correct items and counts
• Other duties common to warehouse work
• Updating signage on containers
• Delivering containers throughout campus
• May include minor computer entry work
• Other duties as assigned

Major Job Responsibility – Warehouse Operations

Essential Functions

Manages the preparation of Styrofoam coolers for transport.

Updates signage and labels on containers
Cleans containers as needed.

Coordinates receiving shipments and transports deliveries throughout the warehouse.

Communication; ability to use a pallet jack.

Major Job Responsibility – Container Placement

Essential Functions

Ensure all buildings on campus have containers which are up-to-date, presentable, and in the proper locations, placing and removing containers as needed.

Communication; Customer Service.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows/Office;SAPand Driver’s License – Preferred.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/26/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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