Warehouse Clerical Project Assistant II

Warehouse Clerical Project Assistant II

University of Chicago – Press Warehouse Inventory Control, Distribution Center (Press Distribution Center)

Hourly: $20.14 – $29.48 per hour.

This position assists the Inventory Control Department of the Press Distribution Center.

• Receive, code, and submit invoices for payment approval.
• Order supplies proactively and reconcile expense reports as needed.
• Collect and report daily attendance of all CDC departments.
• Provide assistance to management as needed with knowledge of CDC operations.

• High school diploma required.
• At least two years of publishing experience, preferably in books.
• Background in a warehouse environment.
• Good math, bookkeeping and accounting skills.
• Excellent writing skills, word‑processing experience, and ability to work with complex computer reports.
• Understanding of warehouse operations a plus.
• Previous experience in inventory control preferred.
• Material handling equipment experience preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• High level of discretion in sensitive matters required.
• Customer service oriented.

• Microsoft Office skills and proficiency in Warehouse Management systems required.
• Understanding of inventory best practices preferred.

• Exposure to warehouse environment.
• Use computer extensively for four hours or more.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call  or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case‑by‑case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

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