Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at <a href="http://uc.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">uc.edu</a>. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success. <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Overview</H2> </div><div>Hoxworth Blood Center (HBC), University of Cincinnati, was founded in 1938 and serves more than 30 hospitals in 18 counties in Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana. Annually, Hoxworth collects more than 100,000 units of blood from local donors to help save the lives of patients in area hospitals. Hoxworth Blood Center: Saving Lives Close to Home. HBC is located within the College of Medicine and is the only Regional Blood Center owned and operated by a University in United States. The Hoxworth Blood Center is recruiting a full-time (100% FTE) Inventory Control Specialist in the Division of Product Management, to maintain extensive department inventory; ensure accurate entry of inventory data, coordinate equipment and property salvage and instruct personnel in inventory control procedures. The incumbent will be trained on first shift, then assigned to work second shift on various weekdays, with rotating weekends, once training is completed. Saving lives is no easy task, but at Hoxworth Blood Center, it's what we do every day and we're looking for positive, professional individuals to join our team and help advance our lifesaving mission. If you're a detail-oriented individual with experience in inventory control activity, then we invite you to apply for a position at Hoxworth Blood Center.</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Essential Functions</H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Coordinate work schedules for receiving, inspecting, distributing and maintaining inventory of materials, supplies and equipment. Control equipment and fixed assets inventory and coordinate annual inventory data gathering process.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Implement policies and procedures on inventory control and salvage disposal, monitor receipt and disposition of surplus property and resolve problems involved with inventory of supplies.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Coordinate with supervisory on disposal of useless equipment, evaluate distribution and inventory systems and make recommendations for improvements.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Maintain computerized inventory record systems; update systems, prepare report and recommend database/system changes as needed.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.</li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Required Education</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">High School Diploma or GED</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Required Experience</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Eighteen (18) months inventory control experience.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Physical Requirements/Work Environment</H2> </div><ul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"><li>Sitting - Often </li><li>Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often </li><li>Hearing, listening - Often </li><li>Talking - Often </li><li>Standing - Often </li><li>Walking - Often </li><li>Bending - Often </li><li>Pulling, pushing - Often </li><li>Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often </li><li>Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Often </li><li>Lifting - over 50 pounds - Often </li><li>Stooping - Seldom </li><li>Climbing stairs/ladders - Seldom </li><li>Kneeling, squatting - Seldom </li><li>Crouching - Seldom </li><li>Reaching overhead - Seldom </li></ul></div></div> Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. <a href="https://www.uc.edu/employees/hr/benefits.html">(UC Benefits)</a> Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include: Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: 20.75 Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position. Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days) 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents Additional Benefits Include: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Competitive salary based on experience</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs</li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Professional development & mentorship opportunities</li> </ul> To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our <a href="https://www.uc.edu/careers.html">Careers Page</a>. UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click <a href="https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents">here</a> for a list of acceptable documents. Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the <a href="https://jobs.uc.edu/">UC applicant portal</a>. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. 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Inventory Control Specialist, 2nd Shift, Hoxworth Product Management (Cincinnati, OH, US, 45221) @ University of Cincinnati

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