WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS CREW LEADER, S-3609

Central Michigan University
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WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS CREW LEADER

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Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit recommendation letters. If there are recommendation letter(s) you wish to include that are not required, please utilize Recommendation Letters.

Position Information

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Posting Number S-3609
Position Number 79850
Type of Recruitment External
Position Title WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS CREW LEADER
Position Summary The Warehouse Operations Crew Leader oversees, coordinates, and assists the work of all Warehouse Workers in the University Stores/Warehouse Operations unit; this includes organizing, monitoring, tracking, and performing the daily activities related to moving/delivery, assembly/disassembly of systems, furniture, and other equipment. This position also supports other University Stores functions as needed including central receiving, warehouse, surplus, and fixed assets.
Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED.
Three years of work experience in warehousing, stockroom operations, or a related field.
Possession of valid chauffeur’s license that meets the provisions of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Demonstrated knowledge of delivery services and moving functions.
Ability to interpret building diagrams, layouts, and moving requests.
Ability to interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
Ability to conduct appropriate mathematical analysis for warehousing and labor distribution.
Ability to maintain accurate delivery records and documentation.
Ability to effectively use a computer, including but not limited to e-mail and the internet.
Working knowledge of standard business software, including Microsoft 365.
Ability to complete on campus forklift certification training and operate a forklift safely and properly within 30 days of employment.
Ability to follow and/or interpret oral or written directions.
Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and project a positive image.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment and to provide a high level of service excellence to campus.
Ability to work in a manner that will not endanger the safety of other persons, oneself, equipment, and property.
Demonstrated customer service, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend regulations/instructions governing the duties of this position.
Ability to be on-call for responses to campus on nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications Experiences supervising or leading others.
Demonstrated knowledge of campus buildings and departments.
Demonstrated knowledge of SAP Software System and Applications.
Demonstrated knowledge of warehousing operations, inventory control procedures, and space allocation.
Experience pulling orders in a warehouse environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of considerations necessary for new product additions and product deletions.
Experience conducting physical inventories.
Experience with computerized inventory control systems and receiving software.
Knowledge of items related to plumbing, carpentry, metals, and other trade related materials.
Experience in shipping/receiving.
Experience with LTL and FTL incoming and outgoing freight.
Experience with small package delivery services.
Experience in route delivery with scheduled stops, including casing routes to efficiently meet prioritized delivery commitments.
Experience handling and distributing confidential and sensitive information in a variety of media.
Experience keeping records of tracked materials including the following forms of mail: certified, registered, insured, express and priority mail with special services.
Experience assembling all lines of Steelcase systems furniture.
Experience repairing and assembling office chairs from varying manufacturers.
Experience with light carpentry duties.
Experience with OSHA safety regulations.
Duties & Responsibilities Provides instruction, training, and direction to all Warehouse Workers and support personnel.
Assists the Manager of University Stores in the response, set-up, and scheduling of moving/delivery, systems furniture, supply/equipment delivery functions, and other work requests.
Prepares moving and assembly related cost estimates for campus departments.
Gathers information and prepares reports assessing operations, labor hours, and other details.
Serves as a point of contact for internal and external clients and vendors.
Conducts research and performs analysis to improve safety and operating efficiency.
Provides administrative support to the Manager of University Stores in management or work requests and overtime.
Develops, modifies, and implements related policies and procedures as directed by the Manager.
Completes department processes requiring the use of SAP, Team Dynamix, and other necessary software applications.
Coordinates record-keeping, routine maintenance, and daily inspections for fleet services and industrial equipment.
Performs work in the following main areas: University Stores/Warehouse, Central Receiving, Moving/Delivery/Furniture installs, University Surplus, and serves as backup support for the University Mailroom.
Receives, stores, and issues equipment, materials, and merchandise in a warehouse/stockroom atmosphere.
Checks incoming orders against requisitions, invoices, packing slips, etc.
Performs physical inventories.
Marks incoming and outgoing products, materials, supplies, and documents with proper identification codes and accompanying paperwork
Prepares necessary reports and documentation.
Ensures that work/storage areas are neat and orderly.
Prepares for and sets up University, Salvage, Surplus, and Auction Sales.
Places freight and stock items in the proper storage areas.
Inspects incoming freight and accompanying documentation for accuracy and damages.
Documents discrepancies with incoming freight.
Loads and unloads shipments and deliveries.
Delivers and assembles merchandise, furniture, and equipment.
Delivers goods to campus departments, including but not limited to office furnishings, supplies, and equipment.
Completes moving and delivery requests as directed.
Cases mail for efficient route delivery.
Picks up and delivers mail, including certified, registered, insured, and express mail from the US Post Office and other off campus facilities; this includes obtaining signatures upon delivery, when required.
Sorts mail, packages, and other merchandise as directed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Exercised None.
Message to Applicants Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit recommendation letters. If there are recommendation letter(s) you wish to include that are not required, please utilize Recommendation Letters.
Employee Group Service Maintenance
Staff Pay Level 7
Pay Range $24.28 per hour
Division Finance and Administrative Services
Department University Stores & Warehouse Operations
Position Status Regular
Position End Date  
Employment Status Full-Time
FTE 1.0
Position Type 12 month
Weekly Work Schedule Mon-Fri, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed
Location Mount Pleasant, MI
About the Department
The University Stores Department provides essential logistical services to support the daily operations of the university. Its responsibilities include:
 
  • Central Receiving: Handling the receipt, processing and distribution of goods for campus use.
  • Central Warehouse: Managing inventory and supplies for university departments.
  • Fixed Assets: Tracking and maintaining accountability for the university’s assets.
  • Moving and Delivery Services: Facilitating the transport and relocation of items for internal campus clients.
  • Assembly of Systems Furniture: Setting up modular furniture to meet departmental needs.
  • University Surplus: Managing surplus items through redistribution or disposal in a responsible manner.
About CMU Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
CMU Leadership Standards Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.

We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.

Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.
EEO Statement
CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE).
 
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CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.
 
Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.
 
CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:

Phone: 989-774-3253
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: titleix@cmich.edu
Posting Ends  
Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you first learn of this job opportunity? Please list the specific advertising source or indicate if it was word of mouth.

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * Are you currently an internal employee of CMU according to the university's definition?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * If yes, to which employee group do you belong? (If not applicable, select "Not Applicable").
    • Not Applicable
    • Dispatcher
    • Medical Faculty
    • Office Professional
    • P&A, SO or Faculty
    • Police
    • Public Broadcasting
    • Sergeant
    • Service Maintenance
    • Supervisory/Technical
  4. * Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Do you have at least three years of work experience in warehousing, stockroom operations, or a related field?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Do you possess a valid Chauffeur's License?
    • Yes
    • No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Recommendation Letters
  2. List of References
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