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This position offers a 40 hour work week.
Hours and schedule may vary and include evenings and weekends.

Weekend work is needed at this location.
For application status updates/inquiries, call (706) 542-1415.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Requires are least a high school diploma or equivalent. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Performs manual and clerical duties related to shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, issuing and delivering a variety of materials, equipment and supplies. Incumbents perform many of the same duties as the Materials Handler I, but are distinguished in that incumbents exercise decision making and independent judgement due to a broader knowledge of the materials handling operation and provide on the job training and problem solving to others. May be required to lift heavy objects. Work also involves the operation, closing and cleaning of facilities. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Retail Dining Manager or Food Operations Manager and is evaluated by observation and in terms of customer reaction.

Advanced knowledge of warehousing and inventory control. Computer literate.

Heavy lifting up to 100 pounds required. Must be able to perform physical activity; move loads up to 100 lbs., unloading and stocking products; perform push/pull activity with products weighing up to 50 lbs.; perform duties with repetitive motion of wrists, arm, and shoulder, possess hand and finger coordination; be able to reach, climb, balance, crouch, twist, crawl, and kneel; and work in noisy, hot/cold environments with chemicals, cleaning equipment, dust, fumes, and odors.
Work long hours standing.
Work in various temperature conditions.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Issues food and supplies, weighs and measures as indicated on order.

Unloads and unpacks incoming food & other supplies. Checks delivery receipts with orders, verify accuracy of requisitions and shipping orders.

Keep the storeroom premises clean and dispose of rubbish, Performs routine clerical tasks. Other tasks performed as assigned by management.

Assists in keeping a perpetual inventory of stock as it is received and issued; places items on shelves, assists in taking periodic inventories of stock.

Records items received in computer.