Warehouse Associate

The Warehouse Associate is a part the Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), Department of Physical Plant in the operational area of Stores at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As a Warehouse Associate, your work will support the daily warehouse operations by receiving, processing, and organizing a wide variety of deliveries. This role involves frequent interaction with coworkers, FP&M tradespeople, and vendor delivery personnel.

Responsibilities include interpreting packing lists, maintaining accurate inventory records, developing expertise in warehouse products and materials, ordering and utilizing a computerized inventory management system. This position requires the ability to work independently in a secure, climate-controlled warehouse environment while ensuring efficient inventory control and distribution of supplies.

Ongoing/Renewable

Full-Time: 100% FTE

Hours are typically scheduled from 7:00AM to 3:30PM Monday to Friday.

• Inspects and inventories received items and processes notifications to appropriate entities

• Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders following established vendor procurement procedures

• Generates inventory reports to account for available stock and usage

• Shelves inventory and maintains organization

• Provides product information, guidance, and training to customers and coworkers

Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), Physical Plant, Stores

About the Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M):
The Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is a full-spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of UW-Madison in the university's education, research, and outreach activities.

$23.00 hourly minimum

The minimum rate for this position is $23.00, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

For a summary of benefits, please see below for more information: University Staff Benefits Summary

• Customer service experience with a diverse range of customers, including varying backgrounds, needs, and communication style

• Experience with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)

• Strong Attention to Detail

• Ability to obtain Forklift Certification within 1 year of employment. UW-Madison provides classroom training and support to obtain the certification.

• High School Diploma; preferred

To begin the application process, click the "Apply" button.

Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all of your documents in the attachment field, either as one combined document, or separate documents. We are eager to learn more about how your experience may align with this position.

The following is required for your application to be considered complete:

• A cover letter describing how your experience relates to the listed required and preferred job qualifications.

• A resume detailing your educational and professional background.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

The search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Contact Information:

Passion Malotky, 608-890-1852, passion.malotky@wisc.edu
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. SeeRELAY_SERVICEfor further information

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The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal OpportunityEmployer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgroundsand encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

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The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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