Warehouse Clerical Project Assistant II

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

Job Summary:

This position will assist the support specialized needs of the Inventory Control Department of the Distribution Center.

Responsibilities:

• Receive, code and submit invoices for payment approval.
• Order supplies proactively and as instructed for all departments of Distribution Center. Reconcile and file management's expense reports as needed.
• Collect and report daily attendance of all CDC departments.
• Carry relevant working knowledge of all CDC departments to provide assistance to management as needed.

Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• High level of discretion in sensitive matters required.
• Customer service oriented.

Additional Responsibilities

Education, Experience, and Certifications

Education:

• High school diploma required.

Experience:

• At least two years of publishing experience required, preferably in books.
• Background in a warehouse environment.
• Good math, bookkeeping and accounting skills.
• Excellent writing skills, word-processing experience and the ability to work with and understand complex computer reports a must.
• Understanding of warehouse operations a plus.
• Previous experience in inventory control preferred.
• Material handling equipment experience preferred.

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

• Microsoft Office skills and proficient in Warehouse Management systems required.
• Understanding of inventory best practices preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Exposure to warehouse environment.
• Use computer extensively for four hours or more.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay Range:

• $20.14 - $29.48 per hour.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

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

$20.14 - $29.48

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

2025-09-17

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. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

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