Stock Worker and Receiver

Sodexo; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and supportive work env

Training and advancement opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Site-specific perks (meals, uniforms,/

Job summary

Sodexo at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA is hiring a Stock Worker and Receiver to support warehouse operations. You will receive merchandise, unload goods, label items, stock shelves, and assist with order placement across campus facilities.

The role emphasizes physical activity, with significant walking and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Open availability for shifts, including evenings and weekends, is required. Full-time employment with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year experience.
• May require a valid driver's license.
• May require a forklift operation certification.

Responsibilities

• Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment.
• Receives, lifts, moves, stores, issues, counts, sorts, weighs, and verifies items on requisitions or invoices.
• Receives and processes a wider variety of incoming freight, including stationery supplies, chemicals, electronic equipment, and other materials daily across perimeter buildings and according to priority.
• Compares incoming and outgoing shipments to bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records to verify information.
• Determines method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
• Communicate with vendors, carriers, and internal departments to coordinate delivery schedules and confirm receipt of goods.
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
• Fills orders, issues supplies from stock and rotates stock to ensure freshness.
• Resolves delivery problems using a computerized account payable/purchasing system.
• Significant walking or other means of mobility.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time, throughout the entire duration of a shift, which may exceed 8 hours.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds.
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

Job description

Location: NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY - 12140001

Workdays/shifts: ANY SHIFT (OPEN AVAILABILITY). More details will be provided during the interview process.

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $11.00 per hour - $15.00 per hour

University students with restrictions on number of hours they can work, including international students, should apply for open student worker positions at the school they attend. You can search student worker jobs here (https://sodexo.paradox.ai/7nq0G05)

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do

As a Stock Worker and Receiver at Sodexo, you will provide administrative and logistical support to warehouse operations, which includes receiving merchandise, unloading or unpacking goods, marking items with identification codes, stocking shelves, and assisting customers with order placement. They work in stores, warehouses, stockrooms, and other storage facilities. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but Sodexo may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

Responsibilities include

• Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment.
• Receives, lifts, moves, stores, issues, counts, sorts, weighs, and verifies items on requisitions or invoices.
• Receives and processes a wider variety of incoming freight, including stationery supplies, chemicals, electronic equipment, and other materials daily across perimeter buildings and according to priority.
• Compares incoming and outgoing shipments to bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records to verify information.
• Determines method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates.
• Communicate with vendors, carriers, and internal departments to coordinate delivery schedules and confirm receipt of goods.
• Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
• Fills orders, issues supplies from stock and rotates stock to ensure freshness.
• Resolves delivery problems using a computerized account payable/purchasing system.
• Significant walking or other means of mobility.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time, throughout the entire duration of a shift, which may exceed 8 hours.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds.
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

What You Bring

• 0-1 year experience.
• May require a valid driver's license.
• May require a forklift operation certification.

What We Offer

• Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for life’s important moments.
• Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career
• Full array of benefits that support you and your family’s wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.
• In addition to Sodexo’s standard, some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free "shift" meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking.

Overall, Sodexo strives to offer comprehensive summaries of our benefits packages and detailed descriptions of the positions candidates are applying for. However, due to the contractual nature of our business, some job duties and employee benefits may vary based on the unit/work location. We encourage you to discuss any questions about Sodexo’s benefit offerings during the interview process.

Who we are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.