Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Performs clerical and manual work involved in the receiving, inspecting, recording, storing, and issuing equipment, materials, and supplies. Ensures that an available supply of commonly used goods is stocked for various University departments.

Qualifications

The ability to move or manipulate heavy objects; the ability to read and write in English; demonstrated human relation skills; and a commitment to provide excellent customer service required. A knowledge of inventory control procedures would be helpful. Six months storeroom experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) preferred. A valid Utah Driver's license with proof of insurability may be required for persons in positions that require delivery.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Receives deliveries of materials, equipment and supplies made to a University department by local delivery, motor freight, parcel post, etc. in order to account for incoming goods.
2. Inspects items received in order to determine weight, accuracy of count, and damage.
3. Maintains records of stock received and issued to University departments.
4. Assists in the issuance of stocked items by filling requisitions.
5. Verifies accuracy of requisitions by comparing nomenclature, stock numbers, etc. to ensure that correct goods are delivered to requisitioning departments.
6. Stores articles in bins, on the floor, or on shelves according to identifying information and such as style, size, or type of material.
7. Prepares weekly an order list of food products, paper supplies, cleaning supplies, and other products needed to replenish stock room.
8. Maintains a clean and orderly storeroom in order to facilitate the reception and issuance of items in stock.
9. May perform clerical duties such as mark identifying codes, figures, or letters on articles; enter requisition and receipt information into the computer system; and answer phones and questions regarding storeroom information.
10. May be required to deliver requested material to various departments on campus.
11. May perform preventative maintenance on light vehicles.
12. May perform duties peculiar to the department in which the storeroom is located (such as filling bottles with solutions and compounds prepared in the chemistry storeroom).
13. May perform departmental inventory.

Problem Solving

The incumbent is given authority to make individual decisions regarding receiving and delivery of materials. The incumbent’s supervisor will review actions that are non-routine in nature before taking specific action.

Some problems the incumbent may encounter include making selection on stock items; responding to questions from departments regarding supplies or items out of stock; and ensuring materials delivered are consistent with items ordered. He/she will also be required to make certain all items are entered into the computer system and accounted for; and evaluate the quality of merchandise received from vendors.

Comments

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required

Often: Hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals).

Seldom: Extreme cold, extreme heat, noise (there is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level).

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.

Often: walking, standing, bending, lifting - up to 50 pounds. 

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead, lifting - over 50 pounds.