Warehouse Specialist

Title: Warehouse Specialist

State Role Title:Store & Warehouse Spec III

Hiring Range: Up to $49940.00 Commensurate with education and experience

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Virginia State University

Location:Virginia State University

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Manage Deliveries on Campus
Duties include planning delivery routes safely operating delivery vehicles
unloading and staging items. and communicating with department contacts regarding delivery status or
discrepancies.


Manage Receiving of Incoming Goods
Duties include unloading shipments from transport vehicles properly storing materials. maintaining accurate inventory records and coordinating with departments to confirm receipt.

Manage Warehouse cleaning
The position ensures that aisles storage areas and workspaces are free of hazards properly arranged and regularly inspected. Duties include removing debris organizing supplies and equipment performing routine housekeeping tasks and ensuring that cleaning practices meet university and OSHA guidelines

Ensure goods are entered in Banner Financial System and Daily Receiving Log
Receives items on Banner eVa and on the daily computerized log within three working
days of the date items were physically received in Central receiving.

Secures Warehouse on a daily basis.

Minimum Qualifications

The position requires working knowledge of general warehouse operations and practices along with the ability to read write and perform routine mathematical calculations.

Proficiency in the safe use of forklifts pallet Jacks and related ware outside equipment is essential as well as the ability to operate calculators computer keyboards and standard office or warehouse software.

Strong organizational skills attention to detail and accuracy are critical along with effective communication and customer service skills for working with diverse groups.

The role requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team and the physical capability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds and to safely operate a heavy-duty truck when needed.

Additional Considerations

Familiarity with Banner and state procurement systems is preferred.

Preferred qualifications include prior experience in a higher education or state agency environment current forklift certification and familiarity with automated inventory and state procurement systems.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants without regard to age color disability gender national origin political affiliation genetic information race religion sexual orientation sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities women individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY:

Virginia State University only accepts applications for this position through the on-line state Recruitment Management System (PageUp). Faxed e-mailed and mailed applications and/or attachments will not be accepted. The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume or manually listed in the Relevant Work History section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application therefore it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application or a state application lacking in detail may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested persons must attach a cover letter and a current resume/c.v to the online application. Official transcripts will be required at the time of employment.

The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment if applicable.

Commonwealths Alternative Hiring Process:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability use this link: or call DARS at .

Contact Information

Name: Boatemaa Nyarko-Brentuo

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.