Stores Clerk I

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Transit benefits

Retirement contributions

Uniform provided

Longevity pay

Vacation and sick time

Career development

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is hiring a Stores Clerk I for University Housing and Dining on UT Main Campus. You will receive, store, and issue merchandise for dining and housing operations, ensuring proper labeling and FIFO compliance, while maintaining sanitation and safety standards.

Benefit-rich employment includes paid vacation, health coverage, retirement contributions, and a shift differential of $2.00 per hour for eligible evening and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• High school graduation, GED, or vocational school required.
• Six months experience in receiving, storing, issuing, and accounting for property in stores or warehouse unit.
• Six months of experience in stock handling and/or maintaining records.
• Ability to complete and maintain Food Safety Training.

Responsibilities

• Receive, tag, rotate, and properly store delivered merchandise, ensuring compliance with health code standards and UHD policies; verify expiration dates and FIFO, assist in inventory.
• Maintain proper cleaning sanitation standards in the work area including freezers and coolers; keep facility clean.
• Communicate professionally with staff and customers; maintain knowledge of responsibilities and provide excellent customer service.
• Adhere to UHD/UT policies; complete required food safety training; follow safety guidelines and PPE usage.

Education

High school diploma or GED or vocational school

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Stores Clerk I

Hiring Department:

University Housing and Dining

Position Open To:

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details: General Notes

SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL: This position is eligible for $2.00 per hour shift differential pay for hours worked during designated evening and weekend shifts in accordance with university guidelines.

BENEFITS: UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage at hire
• Free Capital Metro bus rides
• Retirement contributions
• Uniform provided
• Longevity pay
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Career growth & professional development

Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/ to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team!

Purpose

Responsible for receiving, storing, and issuing merchandise for dining service and housing operations within University Housing and Dining (UHD).

Responsibilities

• Receive, tag, rotate, and properly store delivered merchandise, ensuring compliance with health code standards and University Housing and Dining policies. Ensure proper labeling and storage of products, follow first in first out (FIFO) guidelines. This process involves verifying expiration dates, product quality, and inspecting for potential damage. Distribute merchandise to internal locations operating pallet jacks when necessary. Assist in inventory as assigned to complete purchasing requirements.
• Maintain proper cleaning sanitation standards in the work area including freezers and coolers. Maintain cleanliness of the facility.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with staff, supervisory staff, and/or customers. Maintain current knowledge of all areas of responsibility. Provide excellent customer service.
• Adhere to written and oral University and UHD policies such as time and attendance and UHD / UT trainings and compliance. Complete and maintain required food safety training, including Texas Food Handler Safety. Follow work safety guidelines and utilize proper PPE as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation, GED, or vocational school.
• Six months experience in receiving, storing, issuing, and accounting for property in stores or warehouse unit.
• Six months of experience in stock handling and/or maintaining records.
• Ability to complete and maintain Food Safety Training required by University Housing and Dining.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than six months of experience in stock handling, maintaining records, receiving, storing, handling, and issuing food and food service supplies.
• Ability to multi-task and work with little supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to receive, respond, and follow through with written and oral University and Housing and Food policies, procedures, and work-related instructions and requests from supervisors, customers, and co-workers.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills. Professional demeanor and ability to work with staff and customer base.

Salary Range

$41,600+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work around chemicals
• Use of manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs
• Climbing of ladders
• Lifting and moving
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Pushing, pulling, and moving up to 92 pounds
• Lifting and moving up to 80 pounds
• The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete testing for strength and agility prior to employment.

Work Shift

• Workdays, hours, and area may vary based upon the needs of the unit and University Housing and Dining (UHD).

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.