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Position Number: 5120222
Location: Cheney, WA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Warehouse Operator 2

About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWUs 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washingtons second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelors and masters degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a 22-23 College of Distinction (CoD). Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place-the knowledge that comes from the land.

Job Summary:
The Warehouse Operator 2 position for Dining Services performs warehouse functions in multiple storage locations on our EWU campus, including storerooms, freezers and walk-in coolers. This position is responsible for receiving goods, transporting products, maintaining records, physical inventories, maintenance and safety.

The position supervises and participates in the receiving and unloading of product and equipment from vendors. Inspects the condition of incoming goods, checks their condition and quantity and assures accuracy of receiving documents and invoices.
Oversees the loading, unloading, movement, and distribution of materials, including food, equipment, and goods. Operates material-handling equipment and vehicles.
Maintains warehouse layout and inventory systems. Ensures that storage locations are neat, clean, and pest free.
Conducts physical inventories assuring accurate accounting records.
In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 13 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED
Valid Drivers License
Food Handlers Permit
One year of clerical or technical experience in retail clerking, warehousing, stock keeping, shipping and receiving
Experience with material handling equipment.
Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility and/or diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

One year of food service experience.
One year of Ordering and Inventory experience.
Knowledge of software systems including ordering, receiving, and inventory programs.
Ability to direct the work of others.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Able to work at a rapid pace while maintaining attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task and accomplish goals.
Time management skills
Must have good communication and supervisory skills.

Job Duties:
% of Time: 20
Responsibility / Duty: Receive, unload, and inspect product and deliveries from vendors.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 20
Responsibility / Duty: Handle, transport, rotate, and store food, equipment, and products in storage locations.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 15
Responsibility / Duty: Fill requisitions, transport food and equipment to various campus locations.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 10
Responsibility / Duty: Inventory, manage and clean storage locations.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 10
Responsibility / Duty: Operate material handling equipment including vehicles.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 10
Responsibility / Duty: Maintain Dining Services equipment and vehicles.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 10
Responsibility / Duty: Maintain records, reports, schedules, and other written documents.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 5
Responsibility / Duty: Other related duties.
Essential Function Indicator: Yes

Conditions of Employment:

This position requires a valid food handlers permit and a drivers license.
This position requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
During the course of university employment this position will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Upon hire employees must comply with franchise requirements regarding clothing and appearance, if applicable.
All new employees will comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
Upon hire employees will complete our required Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training. Online training can be accessed at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on our Human Resources site: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/

Salary Information: $41,316- $47,532 Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.

Posting Date: 03/19/2024
Open Until Further Notice: No
Closing Date: 4/2/2024
Screening to Begin: 4/3/24

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/11951

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.