Warehouse Assistant, UT Libraries

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,080 - 34,320; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Warehouse Assistant for the UT Libraries at the Pickle Research Campus in North Austin. You will move library materials, operate an order picker, and update locations in the inventory system.

This role requires OSHA certification within the first week of employment and a 40-hour weekly schedule. The position is on-site with duties across storage and preservation areas and routine data recording.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow directions closely and meet deadlines.
• Capable of repetitive, detail-oriented tasks.
• Experience with data entry on laptop or tablet.

Responsibilities

• Operate order picker to access and shelve library materials.
• Physically transport items using wheeled carts or pallet jacks.
• Update item locations in the inventory system and paper logs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Team player

Follow directions

Attention to detail

Data entry

Meet deadlines

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Order picker

Inventory system

Laptop/tablet

Job description

Warehouse Assistant, UT Libraries

Position opens to All Applicants. Weekly scheduled hours: 40. Location: Pickle Research Campus, North Austin.

Job Details

To carry out tasks related to the move of library materials (trays of books, boxes of paper, oversized bound newspapers, etc.) from one warehouse space to another warehouse space at the Collections Preservation and Research Complex (CPRC) at the University of Texas Pickle Research Campus in North Austin.

Selected applicant must complete OSHA certification training within first week of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate order picker to retrieve and re-shelve library materials in storage areas (OSHA certification training provided).
• Physically transport library materials from one storage area to another using wheeled carts, pallet jacks, etc.
• Update location information for all moved items in inventory system application using laptop or tablet. Also record location information in paper log, as needed.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to follow directions closely.
• Ability to perform repetitive work while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform data entry tasks using a laptop or tablet.
• Ability to maintain regular work schedule and to meet deadlines.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of work experience.
• Warehouse work experience.
• Direct experience related to job functions.
• Demonstrated evidence of motivation and initiative.
• Strong organizational skills.

Salary

$31,200

Working Conditions

• Work takes place in warehouse conditions.
• Work at a height of up to 30 feet on an order picker.
• Use of a laptop or tablet for data entry.
• Lifting and moving up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, walking, standing.
• May work in extreme temperatures (warehouse is 55°F).
• Possible exposure to dust and mold.
• May work around mechanical hazards.

Work Shift

Monday-Friday, 2:00 -10:30 p.m.

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.