Warehouse Assistant UT Libraries

Warehouse Assistant (6 Positions), UT Libraries

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Job Posting

Title:

Warehouse Assistant (6 Positions), UT Libraries

Hiring Department: UT Libraries

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Jan 05, 2026

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Jun 28, 2026

Location: PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

Purpose:

To carry out tasks related to the move of library materials (trays of books, boxes of paper, oversized bound newspapers, etc.) from one warehouse space to another warehouse space at the Collections Preservation and Research Complex (CPRC) at the University of Texas Pickle Research Campus in North Austin. Selected applicant must complete OSHA certification training within first week of employment. Training hours may be different than regular work hours, to be arranged.

• Operate order picker to retrieve and re-shelve library materials in storage areas (OSHA certification training provided).
• Physically transport library materials from one storage area to another, using wheeled carts, pallet jacks, etc.
• Update location information for all moved items in inventory system application using laptop or tablet. Also, record location information in paper log, as needed.
• Other related functions as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to follow directions closely.
• Ability to perform repetitive work while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform data entry tasks using a laptop or tablet.
• Ability to maintain regular work schedule and to meet deadlines.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Two years of work experience.
• Warehouse work experience.
• Direct experience related to job functions.
• Demonstrated evidence of motivation and initiative.
• Strong organizational skills.

Salary Range: $31,200

• Work takes place in warehouse conditions.
• Work at a height of up to 30 feet on order picker.
• Use of a laptop or tablet for data entry.
• Lifting and moving up to 50 pounds, bending, kneeling, walking, standing.
• May work in extreme temperatures (warehouse is 55 degrees
  
  F).
• Possible exposure to dust and mold.
• May work around mechanical hazards.

Work Shift: Monday-Friday, 2 – 10:30 p.m.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files.

Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile.

This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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