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Central Washington University Shipping/Receiving Warehouse Operator in Ellensburg, Washington
Job Summary Central Washington University is recruiting a Shipping/Receiving Warehouse Operator (Warehouse Operator 1) to join our Shipping/Receiving team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they support every department for the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $39,804 - $45,732 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits. Who we are: We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams. Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of 10,000 students. Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus. Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjdhOegDa9A What we offer: Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave. The Role: The Warehouse Operator 1 is the liaison between United States Postal Service, UPS, FEDEX, and other shipping businesses and CWU departments. You will report to the Director of Administrative Services. Under the general direction of the Mail Processing Driver Lead, you will coordinate the receipt, delivery, and shipment of materials. The warehouse program must comply with adopted security standards; federal and state laws; university policies and procedures; and align with the industry best practices. The Warehouse Operator 1 is responsible for receiving/shipping center including the transfer and delivery of equipment, merchandise, materials, and supplies. Additionally, performs the functions of a mail processing center, and/or warehouse/inventory support functions. All employees are expected to support CWU's commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment. Job Duties Shipping/Receiving Center: - Unloads and loads incoming/outgoing freight, including flammable and/or hazardous materials and equipment using various types of equipment (hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.). - Inspects and reconciles shipping and purchase order documentation for accuracy and compliance with university policies. - Inspects and documents freight for damages incurred in transportation. Packages and returns any damaged or otherwise unacceptable freight. Contacts vendors concerning freight discrepancies and shipment damages. Contacts claim inspectors and file damage/loss claims forms on freight, equipment, etc. - Unpacks incoming merchandise and equipment and review/compare condition, quality and types against shipping documents, purchase orders, etc. Inputs appropriate information into automated receiving portion of the financial software (MyCWU). - Transports and delivers products to the univ