Stockroom Attendant

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Department Summary

The Department of Student Housing at the University of Mississippi strives to transform students' lives through the campus living experience. This starts by providing Housing team members with an exceptional workplace focused on encouraging staff engagement, personal growth, and professional development. Student Housing is an essential part of the student experience, and we strive to build and maintain collaborative partnerships across the Ole Miss campus to provide students with a strong foundation for success through creating connections, belonging, and Ole Miss pride.

Role Specifications

Below you will find classification and compensation information.  For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -  Facilities Operations

Sub-Family - Skilled Crafts and Trades

Career Track / Level - O2

Grade - 1

Role Summary

Assesses stock supply and submits orders, verifies shipment receipt, and maintains shipping, receiving, and inventory records to ensure the unit has appropriate inventory.

-Stocks supplies and maintains the storeroom
-Strong attention to detail
-Self motivated
-Ability to follow directions as given

Examples of Work Performed

• Receive and inventory incoming supplies and materials; verify quantity of received material against invoices
• Delivers materials to appropriate buildings; picks up materials from buildings to be returned to storeroom
• Picks up orders from vendors
• Cycle count inventory in warehouse; 
• Maintain inventory records and alert supervisor of low inventory stock
• Keeps stockroom, loading dock, and other storage areas clean and orderly

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following.  Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders following established vendor procurement procedures.
2. Inspects and inventories received items and processes notifications to appropriate entities.
3. Shelves inventory and maintains organization.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education: High School or Equivalent

Experience: (2) Two Years Experience

An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Minimum Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:  These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and additional job-related physical requirements may be added to these by individual agencies on an as needed basis. 

Corrective devices may be used to meet physical requirements.

Physical Exertion:  The incumbent may be required to lift up to approximately 10 pounds.

Vision:  Requirements of this job include close vision. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening.

Motor Coordination:  While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is frequently required to talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The incumbent is periodically required to sit. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.