Working Title Warehouse Operator 1 - Float

Job Summary

Eastern Washington University is currently seeking a motivated, team-orientated individual to join the Dining Services team as a Warehouse Operator 1 - Float Schedule.

This is a 10 month per year cyclic position with a strong possibility of picking up shifts during cyclic time off. Under general supervision, in a Dining Services operation, this position will load, unload, unpack, and move materials and equipment including perishable food items; inspect incoming items to verify condition and quantities. Stock and rotate materials in storage locations including dry storage locations, refrigerators and freezers. Verify shipping and receiving manifests. Perform physical inventories. Operate lift trucks, hand trucks, dollies, and other loading and moving equipment in warehouse activities; drive trucks up to and including two and one half ton trucks. Operate an automated order processing system. Fill and file purchase orders, requisitions, transfers, and orders. Perform duties involved in maintenance, arrangement and cleanliness of a warehouse or worksite and its equipment.

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, 10 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waivers for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA.

EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning.

About Eastern Washington University

Eastern is a regional, comprehensive university located in Cheney, 20 minutes from downtown Spokane. In addition to Eastern's Cheney campus, we also offer our Riverpoint campus in Spokane, plus additional teaching/learning centers located in other cities throughout Washington State. Enrollment has reached over 12,000 students. The Cheney-Spokane area is the heart of the Inland Northwest, with excellent restaurants, theater, shopping, skiing, hiking, lakes, a choice of living in a medium-sized city or a small town, and high quality schools and housing.

Diversity Statement

Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

Conditions of Employment

This position requires a valid food handler's permit and a valid driver's license.
The successful candidate must be able to stand for an extended period of time.
The successful candidate must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds on a frequent basis, and occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds. This position requires a pre-placement physical. This position, during the course of university employment, 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 18. Successful application will be required to pass a background check.
This is an agency shop position.

Physical Demands

This position performs manual labor and requires heavy lifting. Must be able to lift 50-100 pounds. Must be able to routinely carry 50+ pounds. This position requires continuous use of arms and legs.
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 Vara Lyn Conrath at vconrath@ewu.edu.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license


• Current food handler's permit, or ability to acquire one

• High school diploma or GED


• Certificate and physical ability to do required work.


• 6 months of clerical or technical experience in retail clerking, warehousing, stock keeping, shipping, or receiving and operation of material handling equipment.
  or


• Equivalent education/experience

• ServSafe certified or the ability to become certified


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Email, and Calendar


• Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility and/or diversity.=

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience with ordering, receiving, and storing food products


• Experience using an electronic inventory management system


• Experience performing inventories in large-scale warehouses

Other Skills and Abilities:

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