Lead Storekeeper

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Stores Supervisor and general direction of the Associate Director and Director of Mail, Document, and Distribution Services, responsible for daily operations and coordination of staff at Cylinder Management (located at 650 Charles E. Young Drive A-Level). Annual cost of goods approximately $450,000 annually.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train a team of Principle Auto Equipment Operators to receive (verify quantity), load (verify type), and deliver (verify signature capture) compressed gas cylinders, gas regulators, and research alcohol (200 proof ethanol).
• Ensure daily operations follow the department procedure manual for handling hazardous materials in a highly regulated commodity.
• Perform customer service duties including order taking, pick-ticket processing, online ordering assistance, answering customer inquiries, product ordering, inventory control, customer billing, and invoice payment validation.
• Function as a backup driver to perform drive, deliver, and pickup duties as needed.
• Manage the Cylinder Management area and staff in the absence of the Supervisor.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in stores work or an equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
• Ability to lead a team of diverse individuals in a high-volume, multitask environment.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers, departmental staff, and University employees at varying levels of authority.
• Ability to comprehend and translate operational issues related to Cylinder Management operations.
• Working knowledge of University locations and/or the ability to read and interpret maps.
• Skill in performing multiple tasks with frequent interruptions and/or distractions.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Organizational skills to prioritize varied duties effectively while maintaining a high level of productivity, accuracy, flexibility, and attention to detail.
• Writing skills meeting professional standards to produce business correspondence.
• Demonstrated verbal skills to communicate professionally in person and on the telephone with customers, vendors, and personnel at all staff levels.
• Skill in business math sufficient to assist in preparing budgets, accounting, and other financial documents.
• Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA Commercial Class A License in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Qualifications

• Specialty knowledge of the compressed gas cylinder industry is preferred, including use of industry-specific software, especially in a University setting.
• Hazardous Material Management compliance, OSHA compliance, UCLA Fire Compliance, and EH&S Safety Program Compliance.

Benefits

UCLA provides a full pay range. Benefits start on day one. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate total compensation value with benefits.

Pay

Actual salary offers consider factors including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure, and certifications, among other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. PT and/or variable based on operational needs.

Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation, Live Scan background check prior to the start of employment, and proof of a satisfactory driving record under the California DMV "Pull Notice System."