Surplus Warehouse Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:

Coordinates, oversees, and executes receiving and surplus operations for Clemson University. Supervises inventory, property control, and warehouse activities. Provides leadership in shipping, receiving, temporary storage, and disposal of university-owned materials, including hazardous and surplus property. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

70% - Essential - Central Receiving:
Supervises the receipt, inspection, documentation, and delivery of incoming shipments. Maintains material handling equipment and ensures safe operation in compliance with OSHA and university policies. Coordinates deliveries with campus customers. Stores and safeguards hazardous/perishable materials. Certified forklift operator.

20% - Essential - Surplus Processing/Disposal:
Processes Declaration of Surplus Property forms received from departments.
Arranges for and picks up items for transfer to Surplus Property Warehouse. Assists,
when required, items to determine disposition. Collects and sorts recycled items,
prepares lots for resale, coordinates and executes surplus monthly sealed bid. Drives commercial trucks for deliveries and pickup of equipment, material and furniture.

10% - Essential - Business Services Operations:
Serves as the designated backup to the University Fleet Manager, with responsibilities including fuel tank and pump monitoring, building access management, and oversight of university vehicle operations. Coordinates the surplus disposal of departmental vehicles in accordance with university policies and state regulations. Maintains active certification as a DHEC Underground Storage Tank (UST) Class A/B Operator. Additionally, provides comprehensive support for Clemson Blue Cheese operations, including manufacturing assistance, packaging and labeling, distribution and logistics, and support for retail and university-sponsored events.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - A high school diploma and work experience directly related to the area of employment.

Licenses - Drivers License Class D normal < 26,000

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Work Experience - 3+ years

Certifications - Forklift Safety

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 40% - Stand for prolonged period
• 25% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
• 40% - Walk or move about
• 100% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
• 40% - Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
• 100% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
• 90% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
• 100% - Recognize or inspect visually
• 30% - Move, transport, raise or lower
• 100% - Extends hands or arms in any direction
• 100% - Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors
• 100% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 60% - Exposure to heat or cold
• 100% - Exposure to dust/fumes
• 50% - Wet or humid
• 25% - Noise
• 80% - Mechanical hazards
• 30% - Chemical hazards
• 80% - Electrical hazards
• 10% - Burn hazards

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hrs: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range ($ 33,800.00 - $ 41,000.00)

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Essential Level 2 employee

Required to maintain/resume essential support functions, deliver direct care services, and/or provide recovery support before normal operations resume. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

April 27, 2026