Stock Clerk I

Department Press Warehouse Inventory Control About the Department The University of Chicago Press Distribution Center (CDC) is a state-of-the-art distribution and fulfillment operation, providing a full range of services to the University of Chicago Press and scholarly publishers worldwide. Located in the Historic Pullman District near 110th Langley, the CDC is conveniently located near the Metra and the Bishop Ford Freeway.

The facility is two hundred seventy-three thousand square feet housing nearly twelve million books in inventory, and more than nineteen thousand units shipped daily. Our team is hard-working, highly motivated, and enjoy the same benefits as the University of Chicago campus-based employees, many with the added benefit of working close to home.

On-the-job training provided. Job Information Responsibilities: Receive and process inbound stock. Replenish bins with books. Dusting/Cleaning product and warehouse. Sweeping/mopping warehouse. Move stock and packing materials. Pack/repack loose stock to cartons. Other warehouse functions as instructed. Competencies: Strong judgement needed.

Excellent verbal and written skills required. Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks. Ability to work with limited supervision. Additional Responsibilities Education, Experience, and Certifications: Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. Experience: Warehouse order fulfillment experience preferred.

Technical Knowledge or Skills: Familiarity with CRT terminal preferred. Ability to read and calculate simple mathematical problems required. Warehouse order fulfillment experience preferred. Working Conditions: Warehouse environment. Exposure to moving machinery. High dust, dirt environment. High noise environment. Required Documents: Resume Cover Letter The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Benefit Eligibility ​ Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Range $17.73 - $18.91 The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Union 024- Local 743, I.B.T. Clerical Job is Exempt No Drug Test Required No Health Screen Required No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Posting Date 2026-10-14 Posting Statement 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.

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