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Purchasing and Warehouse Clerk

Employer
University of La Verne
Location
La Verne Central Campus

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Job Details

Functional Title:

Purchasing and Warehouse Clerk

Position Type:

Classified

Appointment Type:

Regular

FTE %:

75% FTE eventually moving to 100% FTE when we are permitted to reinstate 75% FTE employees to 100% FTE

Work Schedule (if atypical):

Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Overtime in June/July

Job Description Summary:

The University of La Verne is a private not-for-profit university founded in 1891 located in La Verne, California. The core values that we live by are Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning and Community and Civic Engagement.

If you’re passionate about these values, join us at the University of La Verne!

Reporting to the Director of Purchasing, Procurement, and Receiving, the Purchasing and Warehouse Clerk is responsible for ordering, receiving and delivering items purchased by the University.

Specific Duties:

  • Prepares, processes and expedites purchase orders, prepares A/P information packets.
  • Checks-in and receives packages.
  • Performs internal customer service – assists departments with various requests- including, but not limited to: merchandise selection, order follow-up, expedites, delivery verification, returns, training, entry contract repository, etc.
  • Delivers and picks-up packages and shred to and from the community.
  • Warehouse housekeeping- Organize packages, sweep and clean warehouse area.
  • Backs-up and/or backfills for Purchasing Lead. This function requires a working knowledge of purchasing and procurement policies and procedures.
  • Maintains inventory of stored documents and supplies- pull expired documents for shred.
  • Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Diploma/ GED
  • Valid California Driver’s license with a good driving record.
  • 1 year of experience in purchasing field or other related fields such as buying and/or customer service.
  • 1 year of experience in general warehouse, receiving, and or delivery setting.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and internet usage.
  • Customer Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Banner.
  • Experience operating a golf cart.
  • Forklift experience.

Benefits Summary:

Salary will be commensurate with experience and internal equity. Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous 10% contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.

U.S. News & World Report rates La Verne Online No. 1 in California for the third consecutive year and 24th best in the country. Washington Monthly’s 2016 “America’s Best Colleges for Adult Learners” rankings place La Verne No. 3 among private, 4-year institutions in California.
La Verne is Tier 1 in U.S. News 2017 “America’s Best Colleges” National University rankings for the seventh straight year, and again made Forbes “America’s Top Colleges” rating (WASC Accredited).

Location:

La Verne Central Campus

Number of Vacancies:

1

Posting Number:

2018-190719SA

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position requires obtaining and reviewing motor vehicle records (MVRs) prior to or during consideration of application as well as ongoing review through California’s Electronic Pull Notice (EPN) Program. This position is contingent upon meeting and maintaining acceptable and satisfactory driver’s driving records.

Open Date:

03/24/2021

Close Date:

06/30/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Organization

The University of La Verne is a 124 year old, independent, comprehensive, doctoral granting institution in southern California with an emphasis on research and publication. Classified by Carnegie as a Community-Engaged University, La Verne offers high quality, liberal arts and professional degree programs at the undergraduate to doctoral levels to traditional-age and adult learners. The main campus is located in La Verne, 35 miles from downtown Los Angeles, along the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains.

The University is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution with 40% of the student population identifying itself as “Hispanic/Latino,” 55% students of color, 10% international students, and a large proportion first-generation. All programs have high retention and graduation rates for underrepresented minorities.  The University has a strong commitment to diversity and places a high priority on creating an environment that supports the growth and success of underrepresented and underserved populations.

The La Verne Experience is at the center of a strategic plan that is focused on serving an ethnically and economically diverse student population, one that is representative of the demographics of California.  The La Verne Experience pedagogical features include learning communities, theory-to-practice, experiential learning, community engagement and reflective practice.  Two prominent annual rankings of America’s Best Colleges - U.S. News & World Report, and Forbes Magazine recognize the University of La Verne as one of the nation’s top national universities. 

For more information regarding the University of La Verne, visit our website at http://www.laverne.edu.

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