Shipping and Receiving Lead

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Shipping and Receiving Lead

About the University

Western Washington University, with over 16,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western is the highest-ranking public, master's-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2019 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

About the Department

The Associated Students Bookstore supports Western's mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.

About the Position

The Stockroom Attendant 3 is responsible for the receipt, verification, shipment, and organization of incoming and outgoing shipments. The position includes sorting and lifting boxes (up to 70lbs.), using pallet jacks and other equipment, keeping shipping logs, maintaining files and paperwork, entering received inventory into the bookstore’s inventory management system (currently Prism RBS), and organizing and maintaining the shipping and receiving area. The Stockroom Attendant 3 regularly assigns, instructs, and checks the work of other staff in the operation of the shipping department. This position is responsible for maintaining the equipment and supplies used within the shipping department, including printers, tags, tape, and other supplies. Duties are performed under general supervision of Course Materials Manager.

Anticipated work schedule: 8am – 5pm Monday through Friday with some weekends and extended hours based on the course materials cycle and other store needs.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Physical ability to perform duties, including solo-lifting and moving up to 45 lbs. and team lift (2 person) up to 75 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• One year of full-time experience in retail clerking, warehousing, stock keeping, shipping, or receiving.
• Experience with electronic retail inventory control system or electronic stockroom management system or equivalent systems experience
• Effective interpersonal communication skills including written and verbal skills.
• Proven ability to work with a variety of constituents toward a common goal.

All employees must comply with our Immunization policies, including COVID vaccination by time of hire and Proof of Rubeola Measles Immunity within 60-days of hire. Please reach out to HR@wwu.edu if you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years relevant experience in retail or shipping department.
• Ability to use Excel spreadsheets and maintain logs.
• Knowledge of and experience with freight and other carriers.
• Knowledge of Prism retail system or other inventory management system.

Salary

$34,368 - $44,412 commensurate with experience and comes with excellent benefits! For more information on our robust benefits and employee perks please check out our 2022 Benefits Overview Document.

Bargaining Unit

This position is part of bargaining unit B and is covered by the collective bargaining agreement with Washington Federation of State Employees.

Application Instructions

A cover letter and resume are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications.

Please include the names and contact information of three professional references.

Closing Date Notes

Position closes 04/06/2022 at 11:55 pm.

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU’s Policy on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Retaliation. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Western Washington University, Old Main 345 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); crtc@wwu.edu

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services, 360.650.3774 or 711 (Washington Relay).

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("The Clery Act"). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Western's campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the Office of the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services at vpsa.office@wwu.edu. The report can be found at: Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires.