STEPS Warehouse Worker - Surplus Property

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is hiring a STEPS Warehouse Worker - Surplus Property in Lexington, KY. This temporary, full-time position supports Surplus Property operations, ensuring safety, organization, and efficiency in the warehouse.

You will assist with receiving, processing surplus deliveries, coordinating auctions, helping customers with pickups, and maintaining shelf organization. A valid driver's license is preferred; shift is Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with receiving and processing surplus deliveries and equipment.
• Coordinate surplus auctions.
• Help customers with item pickups.
• Straighten and organize shelves; load/unload vehicles.
• Process warehouse paperwork; may include minor computer entry.

Skills

Customer service

Education

Valid driver's license

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title

STEPS Warehouse Worker - Surplus Property

Requisition Number

TE09473

Department Name

3DP02:Surplus

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Salary Range

$15.50/hr

Type of Position

Temporary

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds, standing, and walking.

Shift

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. with occasional evenings and weekends.

Job Summary

This position is in a warehouse environment and helps to ensure that Surplus Property functions and the warehouse organization operate at maximum efficiency. You will provide essential service and support while maintaining the safety, cleanliness, and orderly condition of the warehouse.

Duties may include…

• Assisting with the receiving and processing of surplus deliveries and equipment.
• Assist with coordinating surplus auctions.
• Helping customers with item pickups.
• Straightening and organizing shelves.
• Loading and unloading vehicles.
• Other duties common to warehouse work.
• Processing all necessary warehouse paperwork.
• May include minor computer entry work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Interaction with internal and external customers takes place daily, so good customer service skills and attention to detail are key to this position.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Valid drivers license preferred.

Deadline to Apply

09/02/2026

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.