STEPS Warehouse Worker - Surplus Property

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a STEPS Warehouse Worker for Surplus Property in Lexington, KY. The role supports warehouse operations, receiving, organizing, and processing surplus deliveries to keep the facility safe and efficient.

Shift is Monday–Friday 8 am–5 pm with occasional evenings and weekends; salary is $16.50 per hour. This temporary, full-time position requires attention to detail and good customer service for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Warehouse experience helpful.
• Attention to detail and good customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with receiving and processing surplus deliveries and equipment.
• Coordinating surplus auctions.
• Helping customers with item pickups.
• Loading and unloading vehicles.
• Keeping shelves organized and the warehouse clean.
• Processing warehouse paperwork.
• May include minor computer entry work.

Education

Valid driver's license

Job description

STEPS Warehouse Worker - Surplus Property

Job Title STEPS Warehouse Worker - Surplus Property

Requisition Number

Requisition Number TE09473

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Salary Range

Salary Range $16.50/hr

Type of Position

Type of Position Temporary

Position Time Status

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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Valid drivers license preferred.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/19/2026

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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