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Stock Clerk I

University of ChicagoChicago, ILPosted Oct 22, 2026
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Department

Press Warehouse Inventory Control


About the Department

The University of Chicago Press Distribution Center (CDC) is a state-of-the-art distribution and fulfillment operation, providing a full range of services to the University of Chicago Press and scholarly publishers worldwide. Located in the Historic Pullman District near 110th Langley, the CDC is conveniently located near the Metra and the Bishop Ford Freeway. The facility is two hundred seventy-three thousand square feet housing nearly twelve million books in inventory, and more than nineteen thousand units shipped daily. Our team is hard-working, highly motivated, and enjoy the same benefits as the University of Chicago campus-based employees, many with the added benefit of working close to home. On-the-job training provided.


Job Information

Job Summary:

Responsible for regularly performing warehouse shipping and receiving duties and any and all duties of the Stock Clerk I, as directed by the Loading Dock Supervisor/Manager.

Responsibilities:

  • Receive and Process inbound stock.
  • Replenish bins with books.
  • Other warehouse functions as instructed.
  • Dusting/Cleaning product and warehouse.
  • Sweeping/mopping warehouse.
  • Move stock and packing materials.
  • Pack/repack loose stock to cartons.

Competencies:

  • Strong judgement needed.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills required.
  • Ability to perform multiple concurrent tasks.
  • Work with limited supervision.

Additional Responsibilities

Education, Experience, and Certifications:

Education:

  • High school diploma from an accredited institution or a GED certificate required.

Experience:

  • Warehouse order fulfillment experience preferred.

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

  • Familiarity with CRT terminal preferred.
  • Ability to read and calculate simple mathematical problems required.
  • Warehouse order fulfillment experience preferred.

Working Conditions:

  • Warehouse environment.
  • Exposure to moving machinery.
  • High dust, dirt environment.
  • High noise environment.

Pay Range:

  • $17.73 - $18.91 per hour

Required Documents:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter


The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.


Benefit Eligibility​

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.


Pay Rate Type

Hourly


Pay Range

$17.73 - $18.91

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.


Scheduled Weekly Hours

40


Union

024- Local 743, I.B.T. Clerical


Job is Exempt

No


Drug Test Required

No


Health Screen Required

No


Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No


Posting Date

2026-10-22


Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

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