Receiver (Stores Representative), IU Dining and Hospitality

Department RESIDENTIAL DINING (BA-SDIN-IUBLA) Department Information Indiana University (IU) Dining and Hospitality embraces and expands Indiana University's core values of education, innovation, and tradition which embody the true spirit of Hoosier hospitality. IU Dining supports the IU community and our guests by serving fresh, delicious, sustainably sourced cuisine in welcoming dining halls and eateries. Residential dining staff strive to enhance the customer experience through innovative recipes created in-house by IU chefs; new and ongoing partnerships with local and regional producers; and a commitment to nourishing the IU community, all in a service-oriented, collaborative culture characterized by creativity. Residential dining staff work closely with the teams in retail and Indiana Memorial Union's (IMU) dining to ensure consistent procurement of products that match student preferences and dietary needs. Job Summary IU Dining and Hospitality Receivers (Stores Representative) are a key part of the production process as they receive shipments of product from vendors, and work with production managers to store product and manage inventory to control food costs. Department Specific Responsibilities Reaches, lifts, and unloads product. General Responsibilities Receives incoming shipments of goods and materials. Unloads trucks and accepts items based upon quantity, quality and condition. Monitors inventory. Enters data into computerized inventory system. Recognizes items and materials that require special handling or storage requirements and treats with appropriate care (perishable, volatile, toxic, etc.). Stores goods in designated areas; rotates stock according to shelf life, expiration dates, lot numbers or other criteria. Gathers goods and materials from inventory locations as specified by pick list or requisition. Secures items on pallet or other container for shipment. Reconciles quantities of collected goods and materials with requisition or pick list; transports to dock and loads truck. Unloads and loads trucks manually or by operating a power forklift, rotates stock and moves other bulky and/or heavy items in warehouse. Performs inventory counts; participates in monitoring facilities and in maintaining building security. May staff a customer service counter and respond to customer requests. May use University vehicle to make deliveries and pick up materials. Performs routine maintenance and makes minor repairs to equipment as necessary. Qualifications EDUCATION Required High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED.) WORK EXPERIENCE Required 1 year inventory control, storeroom or warehouse experience. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES Required Possesses a valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire. Food safety (ServSafe) certification within 180 days from date of hire. SKILLS Required 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. Quickly troubleshoots and resolves problems. Ability to work within tight time frames and meet strict deadlines. Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to perform work requiring considerable standing and heavy physical effort. Ability to operate electric or LP powered forklift and order picker, 2 wheel hand truck, and banding machine. Ability to handle climbing ladders, bending,…

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