Indiana University · 20 hours ago
Distribution Center Coordinator, IU Warehouse and Surplus
Bloomington, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$18.50/hr - $18.50/hr
2+ years expIndiana University is a prominent educational institution located in Bloomington, Indiana, and they are seeking a Distribution Center Coordinator to manage the operations of their warehouse and surplus services. The role involves overseeing day-to-day activities, training staff, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Reviews end-of-day sales, organizes receipts, and prepares daily sales total spreadsheets for management. Calculates department reimbursements from daily sales and generate approval paperwork for the Management Leader. Secure and file all GovDeals paperwork with daily sales records for compliance
Trains and certifies all point of sale hourly staff on systems/procedures; maintain training logs to ensure Treasury Department Compliance. Oversees large hourly staff during sales operations, providing backup support at the point of sale counter as needed. Instruct and coordinate a team to manage high volume inventory and maintain sales floor efficiency
Assists customers with purchases, including loading items (forklift operation as required)
Manages GovDeals customer in person and over phone interactions, including retrieval of items and forklift assistance
Receives, unloads, and organizes inventory from Surplus route trucks and IU Campus departments
Coordinates proper inventory disposition decisions (e.g., JB Salvage, Sales Floor, GovDeals, Landfill). Load/unload trailers and outside pickups using a forklift
Maintains a safe, organized sales floor with high-visibility displays to optimize sales and safety. Ensure all equipment (e.g., forklifts) and processes meet safety standards
Fast paced high volume retail/warehouse setting with frequent physical activity ( standing, lifting, forklift operation). Interaction with customers, staff, and management daily
Oversees and participates in the day to day activities of facility operations. Schedules work, organizes daily activities and leads workers in the receipt and distribution of materials. Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates hourly and student employees. May be responsible for the monitoring and allocation of hourly labor budget
Receives incoming shipments; sorts and prepares items accordingly for storage or distribution. Recognizes items and materials that require special handling or storage requirements and treats with appropriate care
May contribute to process improvements and may monitor facility condition and building systems. Enters data into computerized inventory system and produces routine reports
Communicates with customers and respond to requests. May operate fork lift to shelve and pick orders of requested materials. Loads materials onto university vehicle to make deliveries and pickups at designated locations
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)
2 years of MRO inventory control, storeroom, or warehouse experience with staff management and forklift operation
Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire
Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to represent the company with external constituents
Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
Strong verbal communication and listening skills
Ability to build strong customer relationships
Ability to lead, plan and organize the work of other employees
Working knowledge of computer and software applications like Microsoft 365
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Company
Indiana University
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