Details
Open Date 10/28/2025
Requisition Number PRN43431B
Job Title Warehouse Materials Handlers
Working Title Warehouse Materials Handler
Career Progression Track S00
Track Level S4 - Highly Skilled
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
M-F 8am-4:30pm
VP Area President
Department 00365 - University Surplus and Salvage
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $22.66
Close Date 01/28/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The pickup, delivery, loading, unloading, recycling, and shelving of surplus property within the scope of the University Surplus and Salvage (Surplus) mission. The completion of paperwork involved in the disposition of the surplus property and or completion of computer records or files involved in the disposition of surplus property. Inspect and drive trucks and a forklift. CDL not required. Lead work while picking up university property from various university departments and lead work in the disposal of property. Help with customer service, sales, and the maintenance of the surplus warehouse. Complete other tasks as assigned by management or supervisors.
The successful completion of a criminal background check and drug test required.
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Responsibilities
Receives, delivers and picks up surplus property from university departments. Verifies accuracy of orders received versus records of department. Assists departments in completing forms. Verify stock meets specifications and resolves order problems with departments. Keeps track of orders to ensure merchandise is delivered to appropriate locations or picked up from appropriate locations. Enters order information into the computer system. Sort and price property received and place in warehouse for sale, sort to recycling, sort to electronic recycling or sort to EHS . Management will train and help with sorting and pricing. May help customers in Surplus Store. May be trained on cash register as backup for other cashiers. Will help customers purchase equipment and supplies. May perform minor repairs on property. Ensures quality of materials or material handling equipment is consistent with departments needs. Maintains and conducts inventory of property at Surplus. May train and assign work to part-time employees. Aid in the destruction and record keeping of data devices per University of Utah requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Requires 5+ years of related experience.
Preferences
A valid Utah Drivers required.
A clean driving record preferred.
Four years shipping and receiving/stockroom experience, or equivalency, with preferably at least two years supervisory experience; the ability to routinely move or manipulate heavy objects; a knowledge of standard warehousing procedures; demonstrated human relations skills; and a commitment to provide excellent customer service required.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
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https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email:
employment@utah.edu
or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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