STOCKKEEPER IV

All applications must include a resume and a cover letter addressing your specific interest in the position and outlining relevant skills and experience.

About the Role

The Stockkeeper position is a key part of Materials Services, assisting the needs of units across campus. This role requires excellent customer service skills, a strong sense of self-motivation, and a demonstrated ability to work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate Hilo, pallet jack, and lifts as needed.
• Receive and put away Lumber, Metal, and MRO inventory.
• Enter and process material receipts via computer.
• Keep areas clear of pallets and debris.
• Assist with inventory set up, cycle counts, and annual physical inventory counts.
• Track transaction information in Excel as needed.
• Reconcile stock shortages and verify inventory, including preparation of records of inventory transactions.
• Determine nature and extent of damage to stock and take initial steps in the preparation of a damage claim.
• Advise customers regarding stock choice based on availability and unit requirements, and recommend substitute items.
• Participate in inventory control procedures.
• Clean assigned area of work and equipment.
• Deliver stock to requisitioning unit by motor vehicle.
• Electronically maintain inventory and/or search for inventory across warehouses.
• Electronically send orders to Buyers.
• Electronically receive parts, materials, or surplus for kits and warehouse inventory; scan documents and attach them appropriately.
• Prepare materials for return to supplier or for property disposition disposal.
• Process paperwork and documentation of return.
• Electronically change status on material requests; adding notes, as needed.
• Counter Release - Electronically release inventory to a work order/phase at time of issue.
• Electronically transfer materials/inventory from one warehouse or department location to another.
• Initiate the set-up of refrigerant tanks for storage; prepare documents for distribution to craft.
• Provide customer service to University and department standards.
• Direct scrap to appropriate recycling stream.
• Comply with Federal, State, and University environmental, health & safety requirements.
• Evaluate surplus merchandise for salability and selling price.
• Select methods of storage and stock location.
• Prepare bills of lading and related shipping documents using charts, schedules, and manuals.

Requirements

• Ability to move/position items weighing 100+ lbs. (often repetitive).
• Valid driver’s license with less than 7 points and ability to pass Motor Vehicle Record verification.
• Strong computer skills.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently.
• Understanding of inventory and equipment management.
• Ability to track information in Excel as needed.
• Ability to examine and identify stock to verify conformance to purchase order specifications.
• Ability to participate in inventory control procedures and perform physical inventory of stock items.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience with Asset Works Software (FMS).
• At least 1 year inventory control experience.
• Extensive knowledge of MRO parts.
• At least 1 year receiving dock experience.
• Minimum 5 years operating mechanical or hydraulic lift trucks and other motor vehicles (e.g., hilos, aerial lifts, power jacks).
• Minimum 5 years experience filling orders for MRO commodities.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.

Additional Information

• May be assigned to any warehouse location on the Ann Arbor Campus.
• This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan and the AFSCME union.
• Background screening will be conducted upon acceptance of a contingent offer.
• Skills testing required: Excel Math Equations (Metal conversions from lengths to pounds) and Part Identification Tests, given at the time of the interview.