Warehouse Worker

Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Oregon State University is seeking multiple Warehouse Workers to support its Dining Services. This full-time role includes safely transporting food and equipment, maintaining records, and providing customer service, all while enjoying comprehensive benefits like paid leave and tuition reductions. Join a vibrant community committed to inclusivity and service!

Benefits

Paid leave time (15 vacation/personal days, 10 holidays)

Reduced college tuition for immediate family

State pension and retirement account funded by OSU

Health insurance with 95% premium coverage

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or delivery driving.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Required Food Service Permit and OLCC server permit.

Responsibilities

• Transport food and maintain cleanliness of vehicles.
• Plan delivery schedules and ensure timely deliveries.
• Train and lead student employees in safety protocols.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Logistics

Education

Food Service Permit

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.

Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

For additional information please contact:
Arwen Douglas
[e-mail]
541-737-8804

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [e-mail] .

Position Information

Department

Department Marketplace West Dining (MHD)

Classification Title

Classification Title Warehouse Worker

Job Title

Job Title Warehouse Worker

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Classified Staff

Job Location

Benefits Eligible

Remote or Hybrid option?

Employment Category

Employment Category Regular

Job Summary

University Housing & Dining Services, at Oregon State University, is looking for multiple Warehouse Workers.

These are full-time, regular (12-month), classified positions on the Corvallis campus.

Why Should You Apply?

• Join a team with commitment to the highest level of customer service
• Promotion opportunities
• We promote work/life balance
• Work a set, consistent schedule of 40 hours per week
• Starting wage is $17.53 per hour
• State benefits, paid leave time (15 vacation/personal days, 10 holidays), and reduced college tuition for an immediate family member!
• A state pension PLUS an individual retirement account that is funded by 6% from OSU !

Responsibilities:

The purpose of this position is to provide support to Dining Services and University Catering by safely transporting food and equipment, and by maintaining the cleanliness and maintenance records of assigned vehicle(s). This position supports the Warehouse for Dining Services, supports the collection of Eco2Go containers for Dining Services, and works with students on expediting catering events, teaching them to safely drive oversize vehicles. This requires strategic and efficient planning of time, teamwork, and attention to detail.

About University Housing & Dining Services

University Housing & Dining Services offers a variety of dining options across the Oregon State University campus. We are a self-operated food service department that serves food in micro-restaurants using fresh ingredients. We are known for the great care we take of students and other guests.

University Housing & Dining Services houses over 4,800 students and offers a variety of living and dining options in 15 residence halls, a limited number of student and family apartments, three dining centers, 10-14 convenience and coffee shop locations across the Corvallis campus, a market, and a catering operation. We employ over 150 professional dining employees and 800 student employees. We provide clean, sanitary working environments for our guests and employees that are regularly maintained and serviced. And we partner with Benton County Health to help ensure we are operating at the highest safety levels. Everyone is welcome to eat at any dining location on campus, so come check us out.

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

35% Delivery Duties

• Daily informal meetings with Management to review logistics, and other pertinent details pertaining to the next day’s needs.
• Reviews daily delivery sheets, plans and coordinates the daily delivery schedule.
• Gathers and loads the truck with items for delivery to other units; makes all deliveries in a safe and timely manner. Loads and unloads delivery carts and service wares on truck for return to home unit.
• Reports any shortages and overages to management.
• Assists in coordinating exchanges of products and supplies between units, and storage locations.
• Responsible for reading, filling, delivering orders and tracking delivery paperwork.
• Operates box truck and lift gate daily. Operates other Dining vehicles as needed.
• May make deliveries to students in UHDS -provided housing.
• Gather necessary supplies and equipment for set-up of catering orders and make catering food and equipment deliveries as needed. This will include keeping propane and outdoor cooking equipment stocked and stored properly.
• Sort and expedite food and beverage from the kitchen and coolers.
• Collect used Eco2Go containers from exterior collection locations and deliver clean containers across campus to support satellite units.

35% Receiving Deliveries & Organizing Storerooms

• Properly receives and stores deliveries.
• In the absence of the Property Specialist, may be required to process invoices.
• Assists Property Specialist in inventory. Supports Property Specialist in inventory processes.
• Maintains organization in coolers, storerooms and retails spaces.
• May be required to utilize a pallet jack or other lift-assist devices.

10% Leading and Training of Student Employees

• Assist in implementing the departments’ employee-training program.
• Continually train and coach students in the areas of customer service, food handling, health department compliance, transporting of food to off-site locations, event preparation, and clean-up.
• Train students on driving box trucks, cargo vans, how to use a lift gate, and vehicle use expectations, as well as how to respond to an accident.
• Review completed student work for accuracy and timeliness.
• Assign and prioritize work as needed.

10% Safety and Sanitation

• Cleans all transit cabinets, warmers and carts regularly as needed.
• Creates sanitation expectations with students. Rotates inventories as needed.
• Maintains high sanitation standards for truck and food carts by regularly cleaning and sanitizing.
• Maintains temperature logs and other food safety procedures during the transport process.

5% Vehicle Maintenance and Service

• Inspects vehicle daily and reports any defects or mechanical malfunctions to immediate supervisor.
• Responsible for fueling vehicle and for scheduling vehicle for preventive maintenance servicing.
• Completes and maintains accurate service records and weekly mileage forms.
• Maintains appropriate security of vehicle at all times.

5% Other projects and duties as required

• Work cooperatively with other staff and student workers to complete tasks.
• Use a computer to check work-related email, complete online forms, check work schedule, and complete timesheets.
• Cover for Property Specialist when absent.
• Attends unit staff meetings and departmental meetings. Complete required trainings.
• Special projects assigned by supervisor.

What We Require

Minimum qualifications are not established for this classification. The appointing authority is responsible for recruitment and selection. Refer to Personnel Rule 105-43-005.

What You Will Need

• One year of experience in food service outside the home OR delivery driving in a non-passenger vehicle for at least three months.
• Communication and customer service skills to interact effectively with Dining Services employees, as well as other campus staff.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to understand English and convey written and verbal directions/instructions, recipes, safety information, machine instructions, etc.
• Good customer service skills with external and internal customers, including the ability to respond to them in a positive manner.
• Demonstrable ability to build successful working relationships with individuals & communities of diverse backgrounds and personal characteristics. University Housing and Dining Services values the rich diversity of its workforce, which includes people with and without disabilities, people for whom English is a second language, people who are military veterans, and people from a wide range of countries, races, ethnicities, cultures, colors, age groups, socioeconomic statuses, locations, sexes, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and religious backgrounds.
• Ability to develop purposeful networks and partnerships in order to achieve department mission and objectives.
• Logistical and organizational skills to effectively manage time and strategically ensure the best use of vehicle and storage space.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and respond positively to changing demands and workload.
• Required Valid Food Service Permit within 30 days of employment.
• State of Oregon OLCC server permit within 30 days of employment.

This position may be designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OAR 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months.

This position must possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record while serving in the position; therefore, the incumbent must provide a copy of their driving history for the past 2 years from the issuing state’s Dept. of Motor Vehicles.

What We Would Like You to Have

• One year of food service experience.
• One year of warehouse or receiving experience.
• Proven experience in safe driving of a delivery vehicle.
• Experience driving and loading a box truck, as well as using a lift gate and pallet jack
• Experience with vehicle maintenance.
• Experience with logistics and efficiently moving products from point A to point B.
• Knowledge of departmental food specifications and procedures for safe handling and transport of food.
• Experience with lead work and training employees.
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Occasionally requires a flexible work schedule. Working early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays; with different days off, and different start and stop times depending on scheduled events.
• This is a physically active job in an institutional kitchen environment. Incumbent will experience long working periods of standing on a hard floor; working with commercial equipment; fluctuation in work flow, temperature and noise level.
• Must be able to work shift on your feet and perform frequent arm movements. Bending, lifting, and pushing repetitive motions are required in performing tasks.
• The employee in this position will often be required to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; and pushing and pulling of objects weighing up to 500 lbs. (i.e. using a manual pallet jack to move a loaded pallet).
• Must have the ability to make quick decisions under stress.
• OSU is a 100% tobacco-free campus.

WORK SCHEDULE

• UHDS dining operations run seven days per week, so early mornings, weekends, evenings, and occasional holiday work will be required. OSU requires the ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the business.
• Good attendance is crucial for stability and day-to-day business needs. Must follow attendance schedule and break schedule, and must be on time and in uniform when shift begins.
• This position is deemed essential and the incumbent is expected to report to work during inclement weather, emergency and other University work curtailments or closures.
• Must be flexible and willing to work in any area of the dining center as directed.
• Must be flexible and willing to work in any area of UHDS .

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Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.

Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE : If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

For additional information please contact:
Arwen Douglas
[e-mail]
541-737-8804

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [e-mail] .

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required DocumentsOptional Documents

VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed)

Notice of Availability:
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