Warehouse Materials Handlers

Job Summary

8:00-4:30 Monday-Friday. Job requires working at University Surplus and Salvage and around campus.

VP Area

VP Area President

Department

Department 00365 - University Surplus and Salvage

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $22.66

Close Date

Close Date 03/14/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

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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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  train and assign work to part-time employees.

Aid in the destruction and record keeping of data devices per University of Utah requirements.

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).

Warehouse Materials Handler, IV: Requires 5+ years of related experience. A valid Utah Drivers License required.

A valid Utah Drivers License required.

A clean driving record. 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.

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  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  or  or University Human Resource Management at  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. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in…