Stocker - Lower DeBot Marketplace

Current Students: If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Workday Internal Jobs Site for Students Position Title: Stocker - Lower DeBot Marketplace Job Category: Student Hourly Job Profile: Student Help Job Summary: Upon completion of your Workday application, we need you to apply for the University Dining position also on our student employment application form. Please use the following link. Save this link into a new browser for easy access after applying on Workday. http://bit.ly/university-dining-employment-application Accountability Reports to the University Dining Assistant Manager – Lower DeBot Marketplace, the Retail Operations Manager, and the Student Manager – Lower DeBot Marketplace. Responsibilities Stockers are responsible for displaying items for sale in the Lower DeBot Marketplace. They manage the shelves and cases to ensure that items are on display at all times. Stockers also assist in managing the inventory. Since they are on the floor, they know which items are sold faster and help prompt the re-order of items when stock runs low. Stockers help put up promotional materials and remove them once the promotion is over. Specific Duties Unpack and store merchandise in an orderly and accessible manner. Stock shelves, racks, coolers, bins with new or transferred merchandise. Answer customers’ questions about merchandise and advise customers on merchandise selection. Clean display cases, shelves and aisles while maintaining supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Receive and count stock items and record data manually or in the PDA system. Keep records of damaged stock and dispose of damaged/defective items or return to vendors. Set-up advertising signs and displays of merchandise on shelves, counters, or tables to attract customers and promote the sale of items. Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished. Follow proper reporting procedures if theft is observed. Attending mandatory staff meetings. Completing University Dining Orientation Canvas course and Mandatory Trainings (Mandated Reporter and Information Security courses found on the My UW website) before the employee’s first shift with University Dining. Being held accountable and abide to the policies outlined in the University Dining Student Employment Handbook and any department specific policies, procedures, and expectations. Qualifications Must be able to work a minimum of 8 hours per week. Ability to bend, stoop, twist and lift items weighing up to 60# when storing, stocking and handling products and/or inventory items. All applicants must be at least a part-time student (enrolled in at least 6 undergraduate or 5 graduate credits) and be in good academic standing (cumulative and semester GPAs of 2.0 or higher). Applicants must pass a criminal background check (only criminal activity directly pertaining to the position description will be evaluated.) Successful applicants must pass all UWSP mandatory trainings along with department specific (food handling) trainings as part of their employment onboarding. Upon the completion of the eight-week probationary period, the staff supervisor will conduct a performance evaluation with results impacting the students’ future. Learning Outcomes Although your job in University Dining may not be directly related to your future profession, the skills you learn here are transferable and will help you within any career path while also giving you valuable work experience to strengthen your resume. As a result of their involvement in the University Dining student employment program, student employees will gain experience in: Job Knowledge Personal Development Responsibility/Task Completion Customer Service Community Engagement Inclusivity at Work Work Practices Judgement/Problem Solving Success Attributes Time Management Base Wage $12.50/hour Key Job Responsibilities: Department: Compensation: Required Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Education: How to Apply: Contact Information: Special Notes: Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.EverythingPointsHere.com. Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu. The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.

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