Inventory Control Technician

Company: University of Arkansas
Location: Fayetteville
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

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Type of Position:

Procurement, Inventory

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department:

Supply

Department's Website:

https://fama.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Inventory Control Technician is responsible for receiving, recording, and distributing inventory and supplies. Processes orders for inventory and maintains information in designated databases. Receives incoming freight, supplies and packages from various vendors. Verifies orders and checks condition of items. Records received inventory and tags and stores items as required. Ensures delivery of materials to requesting department or agency. Performs tasks, using standard operating equipment and computer programs to prepare forms, correspondence, reports, and other documents. Greets customers, screens incoming calls, answers questions or refers caller to appropriate area. Assists with scheduled inventory audits. Performs other duties as assigned.

Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

* The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma


* At least one year of experience in inventory control or a related area



Required license(s)/certification(s):

* Valid Driver's License



Preferred Qualifications:

* Two years of experience in inventory control within a warehouse setting



Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

* Knowledge of general inventory control procedures and equipment


* Ability to maintain supplies and inventory records


* Ability to perform basic mathematical computations


* Ability to operate standard office equipment



Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$30,700

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Dawn Hefley, HR Partner, 479-575-3926, dawn@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture and climate that embeds inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to race/color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Standing, Stooping, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Driving, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sharps, Sitting

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

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