Department
Press Warehouse Inventory Control
About the Department
The University of Chicago Press Distribution Center (CDC) fulfills orders of UChicago books as well as those of roughly 150 other scholarly publishers. Those orders primarily come from authors, professors, bookstores and major wholesalers.
Job Information
Job Summary:
This position will assist and support the specialized needs of the Inventory Control Department at the Distribution Center.
Responsibilities:
- Receive, code and submit invoices for payment approval.
- Order supplies proactively and as instructed for all departments of Distribution Center.
- Reconcile and file management’s expense reports as needed.
- Collect and report daily attendance of all CDC departments.
- Carry relevant working knowledge of all CDC departments to provide assistance to management as needed.
Competencies:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
- High level of discretion in sensitive matters. Customer Service oriented.
Additional Responsibilities
Education, Experience, or Certifications:
Education:
Experience:
At least two years of publishing experience required, preferably in books.
Excellent writing skills, word-processing experience and the ability to work with and understand complex computer reports a must.
Understanding of warehouse operations a plus.
Previous experience in Inventory Control preferred.
Material Handling equipment experience preferred.
Technical Knowledge or Skills:
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Exposure to warehouse environment.
Ability to use computer for extensively for four hours or more.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Pay Range:
Required Documents:
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
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
$20.14 - $29.48
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
2025-05-29
Posting Statement
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