Job Posting Title:
Warehouse and Transportation Manager----
Hiring Department:
University Housing and Dining----
Position Open To:
All Applicants----
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40----
FLSA Status:
Exempt----
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately----
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue----
Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS----
Job Details:
General Notes
BENEFITS: UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
Free Capital Metro bus ride
Retirement contributions
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Career growth & professional development
Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website at https://hr.utexas.edu/ to learn more about the total benefits offered when you join our team!
Purpose
The Warehouse and Transportation Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the daily operations of University Housing and Dining (UHD) warehouse and transportation team.
Responsibilities
Oversee warehouse staff to ensure the efficient receipt, storage, and distribution of food items and supplies from various vendors and dining facilities, while maintaining high standards of inventory management and compliance with food safety regulations. Maintain effective communication with regards to product receipt and distribution among dining units. Promptly respond to requests and resolve any reported issues. Develop and maintain relationships with dining unit leaders, vendors, and campus partners. Operate material handling equipment including forklift, pallet jack, dolly and drive a large box truck to transport goods and materials to designated locations, ensuring timely and safe deliveries.
Motivate and inspire employees to achieve high performance and operational excellence while fostering a collaborative and engaged work environment. Interview, hire, train, schedule, and supervise warehouse staff. Conduct staff evaluations as per UHD/UT policy. Ensures that all staff remain current with required compliance training for both UT and UHD.
Review and sign all invoices in accordance with UHD Business Services standards to ensure accuracy and compliance with department/university policies. Accurately scan and upload all signed invoices to the designated Business Services folder in a timely manner. Distribute scanned invoices to the appropriate units or departments for processing and recordkeeping, maintaining proper documentation and tracking.
Implement and manage a computerized scan inventory system in collaboration with the UHD IT department and FoodPro staff. Conducts weekly inventory. Work closely with FoodPro staff to verify the accuracy of transfer data and resolve any discrepancies.
Work closely with UHD Dining leadership regarding needs for special events such as special meals, move-in, orientation, surplus etc. Works closely with Retail operations leadership and unit level managers to coordinate deliveries, pickups, and special events.
Maintain warehouse and food storage areas to meet federal, state, local, and university food safety requirements. Submit work orders on needed repairs and work closely with UHD facilities team regarding care and maintenance of equipment. Work with University Fleet Management to ensure adequate maintenance of warehouse delivery vehicles.
Adhere to written and oral University and UHD policies such as time and attendance and UHD / UT trainings and compliance. Complete and maintain required food safety training, including Texas Food Handler Safety. Follow work safety guidelines and utilize proper PPE as needed. Other duties as assigned.
Required QualificationsBachelors Degree.
At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory and/or manager capacity in a warehouse, receiving, or similar environment.
Ability to become a certified forklift operator.
Ability to complete and maintain University Housing and Dining Food Safety Training and/or ServSafe.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications3 or more years of experience working in warehousing, receiving, or similar environment.
Experience supervising 3 or more warehouse staff.
Experience in purchasing food or food service supplies.
Experience in computerized inventory and ordering systems.
Knowledge of warehouses and delivery equipment.
Experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Certified to operate forklift.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills and professional demeanor.
Demonstrated attention to detail.
Driving RequiredThis job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).
Salary Range$60,000+ depending on qualifications
Working ConditionsUniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
May work in all weather conditions
May work in extreme temperatures
May work around chemical fumes
May work around standard office conditions
May work around biohazards
May work around chemicals
May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
Repetitive use of keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
Climbing stairs
Climbing of ladders
Lifting and moving
Work ShiftMonday - Friday 7:00AM – 4:00PM; days and hours are subject to change based on business needs.
Required MaterialsResume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.----
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.----
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]----
Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.