This position performs duties relating to general warehouse operations including the receipt, care, and issuance of supplies and equipment from the central warehouse facility or its storage areas. Communicates with vendors and departments to resolve shipping issues, product issues, and product returns. Conducts the pick-up, delivery, and sorting of related items, and participates in office relocations, salvage/surplus equipment transfer and disposal. This position also assembles, disassembles, and installs new and used furniture, and transfers products, equipment, documents, and materials from vendors to departments and internally within the university.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma of GED.
Two years of work experience in warehousing or stockroom operations.
Possession of valid chauffeur’s license that meets the provisions of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Demonstrated knowledge of delivery services and moving functions.
Ability to interpret building diagrams, layouts, and moving requests.
Ability to interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
Ability to conduct appropriate mathematical analysis for warehousing and labor distribution.
Ability to maintain accurate delivery records and documentation.
Ability to effectively use a computer, including but not limited to e- mail and the internet.
Ability to complete on campus forklift certification training and operate a forklift safely and properly within 30 days of employment.
Ability to follow and/or interpret oral or written directions.
Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and project a positive image.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment and to provide a high level of service excellence to campus customers.
Ability to work in a manner that will not endanger the safety of other persons, oneself, equipment, and property.
Demonstrated customer service, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend regulations/instructions governing the job duties of this position.
Ability to be on-call for responses to campus nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated knowledge of campus buildings and departments.
Demonstrated knowledge of SAP Software System and Applications.
Demonstrated knowledge of warehousing operations, inventory control procedures, and space allocation.
Experience pulling orders in a warehouse environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of considerations necessary for new product additions and product deletions.
Experience conducting physical inventories.
Experience with computerized inventory control systems and receiving software.
Knowledge of items related to plumbing, carpentry, metals, and other trade related materials.
Experience in shipping/receiving.
Experience with LTL and FTL incoming and outgoing freight.
Experience with small package delivery services.
Experience in route delivery with scheduled stops, including casing routes to efficiently meet prioritized delivery commitments.
Experience handling and distributing confidential and sensitive information in a variety of media.
Experience keeping records of tracked materials including the following forms of mail: certified, registered, insured, express and priority mail with special services.
Experience assembling all lines of Steelcase systems furniture.
Experience repairing and assembling office chairs from varying manufacturers.
Experience with light carpentry duties.
Experience with OSHA safety regulations.
Duties & Responsibilities
Performs work in the following main areas: University Stores, Central Receiving, Moving/Delivery/Furniture installs, University Surplus, and serves as a backup support for the University Mailroom.
Receives, stores, and issues equipment, materials, and merchandise in a warehouse/stockroom atmosphere.
Checks incoming orders against requisitions, invoices, packing slips, etc.
Performs physical inventories.
Marks incoming and outgoing products, materials, supplies, and documents with proper identification codes and accompanying paperwork.
Prepares necessary reports and documentation.
Maintains neat and orderly work/storage areas.
Prepares for and sets up University, Salvage, Surplus, and Auction Sales.
Places freight and stock items in the proper storage areas.
Inspects incoming freight and accompanying documentation for accuracy and any signs of damage.
Documents discrepancies with incoming freight.
Loads and unloads shipments and deliveries.
Delivers and assembles merchandise, furniture, and equipment.
Delivers goods to campus departments, including but not limited to office furnishings, supplies and equipment.
Completes moving and delivery requests as directed.
Completes routine vehicle inspections and logs.
Cases mail for efficient route delivery.
Picks up and delivers mail, including certified, registered, insured, and express mail from the US Post Office and other off campus facilities; this includes obtaining signatures upon delivery, when required.
Sorts mail, packages, and other merchandise as directed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Exercised
None.
Message to Applicants
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit letters of recommendation. If you wish to include recommendation letter(s) that are not required, please utilize the Recommendation Letters upload field.
This position will remain open until filled. The university reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified. For best consideration, please submit application materials on or before Sunday, July 5, 2026.
Employee Group
Service Maintenance
Pay Range
$20.32 per hour (non-negotiable)
Division
Finance and Administrative Services
Department
University Stores / Warehouse Operations
Employment Status
Full-Time
Weekly Work Schedule
Mon-Fri, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed
Location
Mount Pleasant, MI
About the Department
University Stores is the centralized logistics and supply unit supporting the operational needs of CMU. The department provides a wide range of essential services, including:
- Receiving and Distribution Services – Receives, inspects and distributes inbound freight and deliveries for campus departments, ensuring accurate tracking and timely routing of goods.
- Procurement and Inventory Management – Manages stock and supply inventory used by campus departments, ensuring availability and efficient replenishment.
- Order Fulfillment and Vendor Communication – Processes internal orders, coordinates with vendors, and ensures timely delivery of goods.
- Fixed Asset Support – Assists with asset tracking, documentation, and coordination with university systems.
- Campus Moving and Delivery Services – Facilitates the relocation of departmental assets and delivery of supplies across campus.
- Systems Furniture Assembly and Installation – Provides setup and reconfiguration of modular office furniture to meet departmental needs.
- Surplus Operations – Oversees surplus property management, including online auctions, appointment scheduling, and in-person sales.
About CMU
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.
CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
CMU Leadership Standards
Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.
We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.
Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.
