Performs warehouse work related to receipt, replenishment, picking, cycle counting, shipment, storage, distribution, or delivery of parts and materials to internal Northwestern University customers. Loads, unloads, moves, or stores items according to delivery or routing documents, or supervisor instructions. Performs warehouse work related to receipt, replenishment, picking, cycle counting, shipment, storage, safety, distribution, or delivery of parts and materials to internal Northwestern University customers. The Warehouse Associate operates a hand truck, pallet jack, forklift, or other material handling equipment as necessary to perform job duties.

The role will support the department’s mission and values by exhibiting the following: inclusiveness, respect, initiative, collaboration, innovation, and accountability. The incumbent will strive to provide excellent service when performing job responsibilities and will practice safe work procedures, and follow safety rules at all times.

Please Note: This is a 1 year term appointment. Ability to work outside on an occasional basis.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Pulls and checks customer requests to fulfill orders.
• Prepares customer orders for pickup, if necessary.
• Loads and unloads parts and materials
• Safely delivers products to customer locations
• Packages and ships parts as necessary.
• Receives products on daily basis to replenish warehouse inventory levels.
• Assists warehouse manager in fulfilling customer needs during times when additional assistance is needed to meet customer demand.
• Ensures all warehouse spaces and respective outside areas are safe, neat, clean and well organized at all times.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and as necessary depending on the location.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years of inventory, supply chain &/or warehousing or other relevant experience.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. on a regular and consistent basis;
• Ability to operate standard warehouse equipment;
• Ability to climb stairs;
• Strong customer service orientation with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written;
• Time Management - Strong ability to organize and manage multiple priorities;
• Flexibility - Ability to effectively adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating and fast paced work environment.
• Must possess excellent driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a warehouse setting;
• Ability to identify basic hand tools and maintenance supplies.

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance

Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

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