Driver - Warehouse Worker [M – F; 7:30Am To 4:00Pm]

Looking for stability with year-round employment? Our Driver - Warehouse Worker position will provide you with one main job site, all tools provided, multiple retirement plans, health, life and long-term disability insurance coverage, pre-tax savings opportunities, vacation AND sick leave, 12 paid holidays, assistance with child and elder care, a free regional transit pass and active commute support, tuition exemption, no sales pressure, and employee health program, work/life balance, and more!
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Maintenance & Construction has an outstanding opportunity for a Driver – Warehouse Worker.
Under the general supervision of the Program Support Supervisor for Moving Operations, safely operate light and medium duty vehicles (up to one and one-half ton); pick up, receive, and deliver furniture, equipment, materials, and supplies within required time-frames; perform warehousing duties in support of UW Moving and Surplus.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Operate light and medium duty vehicles, up to and including one and one-half ton trucks. Operate hydraulic lift gate, when applicable. Receive, load and unload, and deliver furniture, equipment, materials and supplies to various locations on and off the UW Seattle campus. Move furniture, equipment, materials, and supplies within room, building, and/or between buildings as described on job card. Advise clients and communicate on move preparations, process, and progress.
Pick up surplused materials from UW department locations. Determine appropriate disposition of materials, notate disposition on item tag, receive and update status in database utilizing a mobile device. Advise clients of inventory updates and changes, materials requiring special handling, and/or materials unable to pick up as requested.
Protect material being transported and moved using pads, carpet, cardboard, etc. Protect buildings, elevators, grounds, etc. as necessary in preparation for movement of materials.
Receive, unpack and sort incoming items. Load, unload, move, and distribute furniture, equipment, and materials within the surplus warehouse. Inspect property for condition, quantity, and type against shipping documents and resolve any associated discrepancies. Make identification tags, determine the disposition of property. Input receipt of inventory and inventory disposition status into the surplus inventory management system. Conduct physical inventories as scheduled and/or directed.
Determine appropriate storage locations and placement of property in the warehouse. Maintain warehouse arrangement to maximize space utilization and accommodate all current and incoming property. Assure that property is appropriately stored, kept in good condition, and handled by following acceptable safety practices.
Safely operate material handling equipment used in loading, unloading, moving, and delivering furniture, equipment, materials, and supplies. Material handling equipment includes but is not limited to: forklifts, electric and manual pallet jacks, hand trucks, 4-wheel dollies, panel carts, and machine carts.
Utilize hardware and software associated with UW Moving work management system and UW Surplus inventory management.
Issue, deliver, and pickup packing materials to/from moving customers. Maintain physical inventories of packing materials on an ongoing basis. Maintain packing materials and moving equipment storage areas to maximize space utilization and accommodate all current and incoming equipment and supplies.
Perform pre-trip vehicle inspections and minor service on assigned vehicle, (e.g. tire pressure, windshield fluid), and clean the interior and exterior of the vehicle as needed.
Participate in workplace safety and job training certification classes as required to perform daily duties.
Participate in organizational, division, unit, and work group programs: Balanced Scorecard, Lean Process Improvement, and other business efforts in order to improve workplace practices and processes to add value to the services provided.
Provide support to all Materials Management programs and functions. Perform related duties as required. Assist with special projects as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies:

Personal integrity and trustworthiness

Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively

Anticipate, recognize, and resolve problems

Responsible and accountable

Organizational skills and attention to details

Positive, optimistic, success-oriented attitude

Professional demeanor which includes being tactful and courteous

Professional work ethic

Promote a safe work environment

Willing to learn and understand the terms and concepts of our DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful and inclusive workplace.

Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning, and self-awareness to improve our work environment.

Requirements include:

Physical ability to do required work

AND one year of experience operating light trucks, delivery vehicles, and related equipment

AND possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license OR equivalent education/experience.