Warehouse Operator 4

Eastern Washington University, United States

Updated: 11 months ago
Location: Cheney, WASHINGTON
Deadline: 23 May 2023

Posting Details
Posting Details


Working Title Warehouse Operator 4
Posting Number 2023026CP

Position Information


Classification Title Warehouse Operator 4
Classification Code 117L
RCW Exemption Criteria No Exemption
EWU Position Number C99336
CUPA Code
FLSA Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit BU 2
% Full Time 100
Salary / Wage Range CS - 42G
Salary Information
$47,940 – $55,608 DOE/DOQ
In addition to the salary listed, a wage increase of 4% will be applied to this position effective July 1, 2023. 
Anticipated Start Date 6/16/2023
Term of Appointment 12 months per year
Location Cheney campus
County Spokane
Project Description
Project Duration
Background Check Yes - Both
Responsible HR User Kenlyn Mackey
Responsible HR User Email address [email protected]

Position Details


Job Summary
  • Eastern Washington University is seeking a self motivated and detail orientated Warehouse Operator 4. Primary role is to supervise warehouse processes, systems and assets. This employee will be responsible for maintaining and utilizing our computerized inventory and job costing systems to process requisitions and purchase orders in order to procure supplies, equipment and services for our growing Facilities and Planning department.
  • On top of salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 13 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ .
About Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
Diversity Statement
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
Conditions of Employment
  • During the course of university employment this position will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
  • All new employees must comply with EWU immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR.
  • Upon hire employees will complete our required Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training. Online training can be accessed at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on our Human Resources site: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/
  • This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees’ Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Physical Demands
If you would like to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis form, which describes the physical and mental demands of the position, please contact Kenlyn Mackey at [email protected] .
Pre-Placement Physical No
Hearing Test No
Medical Monitoring Post Hire No
Protective Equipment
Required Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Current Driver’s License
  • Physical ability to do the job
  • At least one year of demonstrated experience using a computerized inventory control system
  • Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility and/or diversity
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in higher education
  • Previous experience working in a warehouse environment including receiving and delivery of products, checking for damaged freight and properly accounting for all merchandise
  • Experience with Microsoft Office software suite
Other Skills and Abilities
  • Understanding of safe work practices
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Professional and courteous demeanor
  • Excellent attention to detail
Work Schedule Type Regular
Work Schedule
8:00am – 4:30pm Monday-Friday.
Overtime is occasionally required.
Posting Date 05/09/2023
Open Until Further Notice No
Closing Date 05/23/2023
Screening to Begin 05/24/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.
  • Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.
  • Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. Please list at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
  • Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
  • Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to attach a diversity response as part of the online application process: Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.
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