Stock Clerk I

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,696,000 - 54,140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago Press Distribution Center is seeking a Warehouse Associate to receive inbound stock, replenish bins, and help keep the distribution center clean and organized. You will move, pack and repack stock, supporting daily fulfillment tasks in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, basic math skills, and warehouse experience. The role is on-site with full-time hours and a union-backed work environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Warehouse order fulfillment experience preferred.
• Familiarity with CRT terminal preferred.
• Ability to read and calculate simple mathematical problems required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process inbound stock.
• Replenish bins with books.
• Dusting/Cleaning product and warehouse.
• Sweeping/mopping warehouse.
• Move stock and packing materials.
• Pack/repack loose stock to cartons.
• Other warehouse functions as instructed.

Skills

Strong judgement

Verbal & written skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CRT terminal

Job description

Department

Press Warehouse Inventory Control

About the Department

The University of Chicago Press Distribution Center (CDC) is a state-of-the-art distribution and fulfillment operation, providing a full range of services to the University of Chicago Press and scholarly publishers worldwide. Located in the Historic Pullman District near 110th Langley, the CDC is conveniently located near the Metra and the Bishop Ford Freeway. The facility is two hundred seventy-three thousand square feet housing nearly twelve million books in inventory, and more than nineteen thousand units shipped daily. Our team is hard-working, highly motivated, and enjoy the same benefits as the University of Chicago campus-based employees, many with the added benefit of working close to home. On-the-job training provided.

Job Information

Responsibilities

• Receive and process inbound stock.
• Replenish bins with books.
• Dusting/Cleaning product and warehouse.
• Sweeping/mopping warehouse.
• Move stock and packing materials.
• Pack/repack loose stock to cartons.
• Other warehouse functions as instructed.

Competencies

• Strong judgement needed.
• Excellent verbal and written skills required.
• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.

Education, Experience, and Certifications

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Warehouse order fulfillment experience preferred.

Technical Knowledge or Skills

• Familiarity with CRT terminal preferred.
• Ability to read and calculate simple mathematical problems required.
• Warehouse order fulfillment experience preferred.

Working Conditions

• Warehouse environment.
• Exposure to moving machinery.
• High dust, dirt environment.
• High noise environment.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Benefit Eligibility

Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Range

$17.73 - $18.91 The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Union

024- Local 743, I.B.T. Clerical

Job is Exempt

No

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Posting Date

2026-10-14

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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