Warehouse Supervisor

Company: AURA NSF Centers
Location: Tucson
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

The Central Administrative Services--(CAS)--unit of--the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA)--is seeking a--Warehouse Supervisor--for its office in Tucson, AZ. The--Warehouse Supervisor--performs duties associated with coordinating imports and exports, supervises and assists Logistics staff in the execution and performance of daily duties,--sets goals and objectives, and--ensures department staff operate in conformity with all Safety, Regulatory, and AURA standards.----Essential Functions:--* Maintains receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.--* Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.--* Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by monitoring security procedures and protocols.--* Maintains inventory of warehouse, packaging, and office supplies--* Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.--* Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; follows up on work results, contributes by accomplishing related tasks as needed.--* Maintains warehouse staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.--* Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.--* Oversees and prepares all necessary import/export documents: files AES, obtains CARNETs, prepares hazardous declarations, procures quotes, and schedules international shipments in accordance with regulatory and company standards----* Calculates customs duties, taxes, and tariffs upon request. Works with internal and external customers to verify incoterms, insurance, and customs formalities.--* Operates and maintains all tools, machinery, forklifts, and delivery vehicles in a safe and professional manner.----* Works with Logistics Manager, Property Administrators, and Project Managers in the event of special shipping of oversized freight, charter arrangements, or licensed materials.--* Performs other duties as assigned.--Required Education/Experience/Skills/Abilities:--* Associates degree or equivalent experience.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).* Previous experience shipping Hazardous Materials with certification (DOT, IMDG, and IATA).* Possess one (1) or more years of experience operating a forklift in a warehouse.* Possess or obtain Forklift, IATA, DOT, and AES certificates.* Previous supervisor experience, ability to understand deadlines, work under minimal supervision, and have excellent people skills.* Continues export compliance education and possesses general knowledge of BIS, OFAC, and DDTC regulations.* Must wear provided steel-toed safety shoes and uniform shirt during working hours.* Valid Arizona State driver's license with no restrictions and ability to obtain a valid GSA driving permit provided by AURA.Preferred Education/Experience/Skills/Abilities:--* Class C CDL with HazMat Endorsement.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.* The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl.* The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds repeatedly, and occasionally team lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.* Must possess sufficient mobility, strength, or dexterity in both arms and hands and both legs to a) reach upward, sideways, downward to work with paper files; b) sufficient mobility and dexterity to utilize computer systems, fax machines, copiers, and other office machines.* Must possess 1) ability to read and understand instructions, drawings, safety guides, and other written materials necessary to perform job; 2) sufficient visual capacity to* perform the applicable functions without assistance of visual aids other than eye contacts or eye glasses; 3) sufficient spoken aural capacity to hear and understand instructions, warning bells, fire alarms, or shouted instructions without assistance of auditory aids other than a hearing aid; and 4) ability to impart information orally so that others understand and can respond appropriately.* Must possess sufficient mobility, strength or dexterity in both arms and hands and both legs to a) grasp, push, pull, turn or otherwise manipulate tools and mechanisms; b) push, shove, pull or otherwise safely and efficiently manipulate tools or mechanisms; c) lift, hold, maneuver, objects of 50 lbs. or more; d) maintain balance while performing work; e) remove parts, systems, tools of 50 lbs. or more.AURA offers an excellent benefits package, competitive salary commensurate with experience, and a stimulating work environment.?--Please list 3 professional references in your application (references will only be contacted later in the recruitment process) and attach a cover letter and CV or resume (PDF files preferred) to your application. Please name any attachments with the following format:?--LastnameDocname. Application documents that are not uploaded as part of the application may be sent to--employment@aura-astronomy.org.--Review of applications will begin in early November 2020,?applications received after this will be considered as needed; for full consideration please submit your application by October 30, 2020.--Preference will be given to qualified internal candidates and to qualified Native Americans living on or near the Tohono O'odham reservation.--Veterans, disabled individuals or wounded warriors needing assistance with the employment process should request assistance at--employment@aura-astronomy.org.--The Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) is a consortium of over 40 US institutions and three international affiliates that operates world-class astronomical observatories. AURA's role is to establish, nurture, and promote public observatories and facilities that advance innovative astronomical research. AURA is responsible for managing the operations of the NSF's NOIRLab, the National Solar Observatory, and the construction of the Vera C. Rubin Observatory and the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope under cooperative agreements with the National Science Foundation and operations of the Space Telescope Science Institute under contracts with NASA.--As a recipient of U.S. Government funding, AURA is considered a government contractor and is subject to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action regulations. As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, AURA does--not discriminate based on race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender identity expression, lawful political affiliations, veteran status, disability, and/or any other legally protected status under applicable federal, state, and local equal opportunity laws. The statements below as well as the requests for self-identification are required pursuant to these regulations. We encourage your participation in meeting these federal reporting requirements which are included for protection and to assist us in our recordkeeping and reporting. Your responses are kept strictly confidential.--Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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