Warehouse Helper

Job description
ABOUT US

We are Harper College…the college in your community.

The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened
September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a
pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the
first president of the University of Chicago.

Harper College is now one of the nation’s premier community
colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000
students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’s
academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for
transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degree
and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce
training, professional development, continuing education classes,
accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education
programs.

At Harper College, we are committed to fair and equitable
compensation for all employees. In compliance with Illinois state
law, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salary
ranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining top
talent while ensuring equitable pay practices.We encourage open
discussions about compensation and invite you to reach out with any
questions you may have regarding salary details. Harper College
typically offers compensation up to the median market rate for this
position. We aim to ensure our pay is competitive while aligning
with both the role's requirements and the candidate's experience.
To review all benefit information visit us at:

https://www.harpercollege.edu/about/directory/hr/index.php

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school graduate or equivalent

Experience: One year warehouse, five years driving
experience.

Licensing: Valid Illinois Drivers License, Forklift
Certification

JOB DESCRIPTION

Performs general warehouse activities. This work includes
receiving, storing, issuing, delivering, picking up, and shipping
of diversified supplies. Responds to emergency situations for the
purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns within or outside
normal working hours. Must be able to work shift work, weekends,
and holidays. Duties also include driving a delivery van, forklift,
gator and/or a pick up truck.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Facilitates Management Division provides building and grounds
services including but not limited to: Campus Architectural
Services, Construction Management, Maintenance, Operations
Services/Shipping and Receiving, Roads and Grounds, Sustainability
and Utilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Unloads and unpacks incoming materials, supplies, and equipment.
Checks, sorts, labels, and stores incoming supplies and materials
in appropriate storage area, when necessary. Drives delivery van,
forklift, gator and/or pick up truck for on and off campus
deliveries.

Fills orders from requisitions and CMMS work orders.

Assembles orders, wraps, boxes, crates, marks, stencils, and
otherwise prepares outgoing shipments.

Loads materials, supplies, tools, and equipment on trucks and
cars.

Delivers and receives supply items. Obtains authorized signature on
order acknowledging receipt of delivered goods.

Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of storage and production
areas.

Sweeps, mops, dusts, sprays, etc., as needed.

Empties trash containers and disposes of rubbish.

During winter season, is responsible for snow removal of the dock
and assigned areas.

May perform routine filing and clerical duties.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Worker is subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental
conditions. Worker is exposed to dust and cleaning solvents. Must
be able to work shift work, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements:

Work is heavy in nature and involves exerting up to 100 pounds of
force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds frequently. Work
also involves lifting, grasping, stooping, climbing stairs,
kneeling, pushing, pulling, and driving equipment.