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Applicants Sought for Warehouse Supervisory Position
CHICAGO, IL (September 22, 2004) - Applications are being accepted for a
full-time position as warehouse supervisor at Covenant Bookstore,
located across Foster Avenue from the main campus of North Park University.
The position, which will be available in mid-October, reports to the
bookstore manager, supervises warehouse clerks and works closely with
sales clerks on various tasks related to their respective areas of
responsibility.
Responsibilities include organization of space in stockroom, warehouse
and related storage areas; making certain warehouse is kept in an
orderly and maintained condition; recommending remedial actions for
obsolete and surplus stock; reviewing shipping records and invoices for
accuracy of information and compliance with established procedures; and
determining appropriate inventory levels in appropriate areas. This
position devises certain work procedures, trains and supervises the work
of those reporting to this position and performs other duties as assigned.
The successful applicant will be familiar with computerized inventory
systems and possess some prior warehouse and supervisory experience.
This individual must have excellent interpersonal, organizational and
communication skills, as well as the ability to handle a variety of
tasks and responsibilities in a professional and prompt manner, working
with limited direction, taking initiative and demonstrating creative
problem-solving skills. The position demands accuracy and the ability to
maintain confidentiality. The individual must be courteous and relate
well to internal and external customers. The person must be tactful and
possess highly developed communication skills (written and verbal,
English) and be able to communicate effectively with staff and others
with whom this position has contact.
The majority of time is spent in a warehouse setting. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and possess the physical
ability to use the telephone, computer terminal, Pitney Bowes meter, UPS
computer software, IBID inventory system and other related office equipment.
The successful candidate will have an Associate's degree or equivalent
from a two-year college or technical school, at least two years of
experience working in a warehouse environment and at least one year of
supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and
experience.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume no later
than Friday, October 1, to Jeff Lennard, Covenant Bookstore manager;
3200 W. Foster Ave., Chicago, IL, 60625. Information may also be sent by
fax to 773-478-2622 or by email to jeff.lennard@covchurch.org. A more
complete list of responsibilities and qualifications is available on
request.
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