Stock Clerk I

About the role

Department

Press Warehouse Stock

Job Summary

The Warehouse Stock Clerk (SCI) holds a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our warehouse operations. The SCI is responsible for regularly performing a variety of tasks including picking, packing, and shipping of books to customers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Accurately picking orders from warehouse shelves based on customer and client requests.
• Efficiently packing orders to ensure secure and safe shipping.
• Preparing shipping labels and documentation for outbound shipments.
• Collaborating closely with other warehouse staff to maintain an organized and efficient warehouse environment.
• Conducting regular inventory checks to ensure stock levels are accurate and current.
• Assisting with the receiving and unpacking of incoming shipments.
• Performing other warehouse duties as assigned to support overall warehouse operations.

Competencies

• Strong attention to detail required.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Excellent verbal and written skills required.
• Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.

Additional Responsibilities

Education

• High school diploma from an accredited institution or a GED certificate required.

Experience

• Warehouse order fulfillment experience preferred.

Technical Knowledge or Skills

• Familiarity or previous experience with scan guns preferred.
• Ability to read and calculate simple mathematical problems required.

Working Conditions

• Warehouse environment.
• Exposure to moving machinery.
• High dust, dirt environment.
• High noise environment.

Pay Range

• $17.73 - $18.91 per hour

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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Benefit Eligibility

Yes

• The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
• Pay Rate Type
• Hourly

Pay Range $17.73

The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

• Scheduled Weekly Hours
• 40
• Union
• 024- Local 743, I.B.T. Clerical
• Job is Exempt
• No
• Drug Test Required
• No
• Health Screen Required
• No
• Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
• No
• Posting Date
• 2026-10-22
• Posting Statement

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