Stores Clerk I

The College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin

. Receive, tag, rotate, and properly store delivered merchandise .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • United StatesJunior💰 $41,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in food safety compliance, inventory management, and customer service within a warehouse or food service environment. Proficient in maintaining cleanliness and adhering to health code standards while effectively communicating with staff and customers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Food Safety TrainingInventory ManagementCustomer Service SkillsStock HandlingHealth Code Compliance

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Hard Skills

Receiving MerchandiseStoring MerchandiseIssuing PropertyMaintaining RecordsInspecting Product QualityUsing Pallet JacksCleaning and Sanitation StandardsMulti-taskingFollowing Policies and ProceduresStrength and Agility Testing

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationProfessional CommunicationCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

Pallet JacksPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Certifications & Qualifications

Texas Food Handler Safety

Industry Keywords

University Housing and DiningHealth Code StandardsFood Service SuppliesCompliance ProceduresTime and Attendance Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Receive, tag, rotate, and properly store delivered merchandise
Ensure compliance with health code standards and University Housing and Dining policies
Verify expiration dates and product quality and inspect for damage
Distribute merchandise to internal locations using pallet jacks when necessary
Assist with inventory to complete purchasing requirements
Maintain cleaning and sanitation standards in work areas, freezers, and coolers
Maintain facility cleanliness
Communicate professionally with staff, supervisors, and customers
Provide excellent customer service and maintain current knowledge of responsibilities
Adhere to University and UHD policies, time and attendance requirements, trainings, and compliance procedures
Complete and maintain required food safety training, including Texas Food Handler Safety
Follow work safety guidelines and use proper PPE
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school graduation, GED, or vocational school
Six months experience in receiving, storing, issuing, and accounting for property in stores or warehouse unit
Six months of experience in stock handling and/or maintaining records
Ability to complete and maintain Food Safety Training required by University Housing and Dining
More than six months of experience in stock handling, maintaining records, receiving, storing, handling, and issuing food and food service supplies (preferred)
Ability to multi-task and work with little supervision (preferred)
Demonstrated ability to follow written and oral University and Housing and Food policies, procedures, and work-related instructions (preferred)
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills (preferred)
Must successfully complete testing for strength and agility prior to employment
Must present acceptable original documents proving identity and authorization to work in the United States by the third day of employment
Criminal history background check required for finalists
Resume/CV, three work references including at least one supervisor, and letter of interest required

Benefits

Comp & perks

$2.00 per hour shift differential pay for designated evening and weekend shifts
100% employer-paid basic medical coverage at hire
Free Capital Metro bus rides
Retirement contributions
Uniform provided
Longevity pay
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Career growth & professional development
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirement plan eligibility, subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length
Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment furnished