Distribution Center Associate, Seasonal

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The University Book Store is now hiring a Distribution Associate to work onsite at our Distribution Center at 4509 W Beltline Hwy, Madison, WI 53711 . This position begins in September 2026 and runs through December 2026. It is a seasonal position requesting range of 20-40 hours per week with Monday through Friday scheduling.

Essential Functions

• Unloads trucks by hand and uses material handling equipment to receive incoming merchandise and deliver merchandise to the stores.
• Receives merchandise, verifying stock quantities, sizes, and numbers according to company procedures.
• Prices merchandise according to pricing copy or invoice, including printing price tags and labeling merchandise.
• Stores merchandise in rack locations and retains familiarity with locations for merchandise retrieval.
• Loads merchandise into crates for transfer.
• Loads truck by hand and uses handcart and material handling equipment.
• Develops receiving documents and enters receiving information into computerized inventory system.
• Answers inquiries and resolves problems relating to computerized inventory system.
• Picks on-line orders.
• Packs on-line orders.
• Performs all additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Organization and accuracy with attention to detailed information.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment including a pallet jack, two-wheel cart, rolling book cart, and conveyor.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds frequently and 50 pounds intermittently.
• A valid Wisconsin driver’s license and good driving record.
• Previous shipping and receiving experience.
• Computer/data entry experience.