WAREHOUSE WORKER

Position Number:

S-3856

Position Summary:

This position performs duties relating to general warehouse operations including the receipt, care, and issuance of supplies and equipment from the central warehouse facility or its storage areas. Communicates with vendors and departments to resolve shipping issues, product issues, and product returns. Conducts the pick-up, delivery, and sorting of related items, and participates in office relocations, salvage/surplus equipment transfer and disposal. This position also assembles, disassembles, and installs new and used furniture, and transfers products, equipment, documents, and materials from vendors to departments and internally within the university.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma of GED.
• Two years of work experience in warehousing or stockroom operations.
• Possession of valid chauffeur’s license that meets the provisions of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of delivery services and moving functions.
• Ability to interpret building diagrams, layouts, and moving requests.
• Ability to interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
• Ability to conduct appropriate mathematical analysis for warehousing and labor distribution.
• Ability to maintain accurate delivery records and documentation.
• Ability to effectively use a computer, including but not limited to e- mail and the internet.
• Ability to complete on campus forklift certification training and operate a forklift safely and properly within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to follow and/or interpret oral or written directions.
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and project a positive image.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment and to provide a high level of service excellence to campus customers.
• Ability to work in a manner that will not endanger the safety of other persons, oneself, equipment, and property.
• Demonstrated customer service, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend regulations/instructions governing the job duties of this position.
• Ability to be on-call for responses to campus nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of campus buildings and departments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SAP Software System and Applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of warehousing operations, inventory control procedures, and space allocation.
• Experience pulling orders in a warehouse environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of considerations necessary for new product additions and product deletions.
• Experience conducting physical inventories.
• Experience with computerized inventory control systems and receiving software.
• Knowledge of items related to plumbing, carpentry, metals, and other trade related materials.
• Experience in shipping/receiving.
• Experience with LTL and FTL incoming and outgoing freight.
• Experience with small package delivery services.
• Experience in route delivery with scheduled stops, including casing routes to efficiently meet prioritized delivery commitments.
• Experience handling and distributing confidential and sensitive information in a variety of media.
• Experience keeping records of tracked materials including the following forms of mail: certified, registered, insured, express and priority mail with special services.
• Experience assembling all lines of Steelcase systems furniture.
• Experience repairing and assembling office chairs from varying manufacturers.
• Experience with light carpentry duties.
• Experience with OSHA safety regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Performs work in the following main areas: University Stores, Central Receiving, Moving/Delivery/Furniture installs, University Surplus, and serves as a backup support for the University Mailroom.

• Receives, stores, and issues equipment, materials, and merchandise in a warehouse/stockroom atmosphere.
• Checks incoming orders against requisitions, invoices, packing slips, etc.
• Performs physical inventories.
• Marks incoming and outgoing products, materials, supplies, and documents with proper identification codes and accompanying paperwork.
• Prepares necessary reports and documentation.
• Maintains neat and orderly work/storage areas.
• Prepares for and sets up University, Salvage, Surplus, and Auction Sales.
• Places freight and stock items in the proper storage areas.
• Inspects incoming freight and accompanying documentation for accuracy and any signs of damage.
• Documents discrepancies with incoming freight.
• Loads and unloads shipments and deliveries.
• Delivers and assembles merchandise, furniture, and equipment.
• Delivers goods to campus departments, including but not limited to office furnishings, supplies and equipment.
• Completes moving and delivery requests as directed.
• Completes routine vehicle inspections and logs.
• Cases mail for efficient route delivery.
• Picks up and delivers mail, including certified, registered, insured, and express mail from the US Post Office and other off campus facilities; this includes obtaining signatures upon delivery, when required.
• Sorts mail, packages, and other merchandise as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

Employee Group:

Service Maintenance

Staff Pay Level:

6

Pay Range:

$20.32 per hour (non-negotiable)

Division:

Finance and Administrative Services

Department:

University Stores/Warehouse Operations

Position Status:

Regular

Employment Status:

Full-Time

FTE:

1.0

Position Type:

12 month

Weekly Work Schedule:

Mon-Fri, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed

Location:

Mount Pleasant, MI

Posting Ends:

04/17/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

About the Department:

University Stores is the centralized logistics and supply unit supporting the operational needs of CMU. The department provides a wide range of essential services, including:

• Receiving and Distribution Services – Receives, inspects and distributes inbound freight and deliveries for campus departments, ensuring accurate tracking and timely routing of goods.
• Procurement and Inventory Management – Manages stock and supply inventory used by campus departments, ensuring availability and efficient replenishment.
• Order Fulfillment and Vendor Communication – Processes internal orders, coordinates with vendors, and ensures timely delivery of goods.
• Fixed Asset Support – Assists with asset tracking, documentation, and coordination with university systems.
• Campus Moving and Delivery Services – Facilitates the relocation of departmental assets and delivery of supplies across campus.
• Systems Furniture Assembly and Installation – Provides setup and reconfiguration of modular office furniture to meet departmental needs.
• Surplus Operations – Oversees surplus property management, including online auctions, appointment scheduling, and in-person sales.