Stores Clerk I

The College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin

Stores Clerk I responsible for inventory management and merchandise handling for University Housing and Dining. Ensuring compliance with standards and providing excellent customer service.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $37,440 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inventory management, including receiving, storing, and issuing merchandise while adhering to health and safety standards. Proficient in maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in food service environments, with a strong focus on customer service and effective communication.

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Inventory ManagementFood Safety TrainingCustomer ServiceInterpersonal CommunicationStock Handling

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Hard Skills

Receiving MerchandiseStoring MerchandiseIssuing MerchandiseMaintaining RecordsFood HandlingFIFO GuidelinesInventory AssistanceSanitation StandardsPallet Jack OperationCompliance with Health Codes

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationMulti-taskingAttention to DetailProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Pallet JackCleaning SuppliesSanitation Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Texas Food Handler Safety

Industry Keywords

Health Code StandardsUniversity Housing and Dining PoliciesFood Service SuppliesTime and Attendance Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for receiving, storing, and issuing merchandise for dining service and housing operations
Receive, tag, rotate, and properly store delivered merchandise, ensuring compliance with health code standards and University Housing and Dining policies
Ensure proper labeling and storage of products, following FIFO guidelines
Distribute merchandise to internal locations operating pallet jacks when necessary
Assist in inventory as assigned to complete purchasing requirements
Maintain proper cleaning sanitation standards in the work area including freezers and coolers
Maintain cleanliness of the facility
Communicate professionally and effectively with staff, supervisory staff, and/or customers
Maintain current knowledge of all areas of responsibility
Provide excellent customer service
Adhere to written and oral University and UHD policies such as time and attendance and UHD / UT trainings and compliance
Complete and maintain required food safety training, including Texas Food Handler Safety
Follow work safety guidelines and utilize proper PPE as needed
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
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
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 respond and follow through with written and oral policies, procedures, and work-related instructions (preferred)
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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