Working Position Title Distribution Clerk, Retail Dinning and Catering (35692)
Classification Distribution Clerk
Position Number 00035692
Open Date 05/14/2024
Close Date 06/10/2024
Priority Review Date
Employee Class Staff
Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time
FTE 1.00
Position Status Regular
FLSA Non-Exempt
Job code 0764
Union Representation Non-Union
Union Code N/A
Unit/Department Campus Dining Service
College/Unit Campus Dining Service
Division Student Affairs
Location HC FS
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page https://www.niu.edu/dining/

Overview
Position Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivers Catering food, equipment & other supplies to Campus Dining supported Catered events.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Assists in covering breaks and providing assistance at various dining locations when staffing needs warrant such activities.
• Maintains sanitation and quality standards in accordance with Illinois Food Handlers Permit.
• Assists in setting up, maintaining and cleaning of catered events.
• Interacts with managers & crew of satellite operations to determine and maintain stock needs.
• Delivers product and supplies to Satellite food operations on a daily basis.
• Communicates product & supply needs/usages to storekeeper & managers to insure proper product levels/availability.

Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)

1. Knowledge of simple clerical procedures.
2. Ability to follow instructions.
3. Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, such as moving heavy objects, bending, standing, lifting, and other manual dexterity tasks.
4. Willingness to work, as directed, in all kinds of weather.

Specialty Factors (Civil Service)

• Valid Illinois driver's license

Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)

• Illinois food handlers permit upon hire
• 1 year food service experience
• 1+ years Truck driving experience

Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)
Additional Requirements (SPS)
Preferred Qualifications (SPS)
Physical demands/requirements

• Ability to work long shifts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push, pull, carry and move heavy loads.
• Ability to stoop, bend, climb and grasp.
• Good hand/eye coordination.
• Ability to communicate clearly with others.
• Ability to load and unload trucks, including securing cargo.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, often in inclement weather.
• Ability to work night, early morning and weekend shifts, as common for this position.

Anticipated Appointment Start Date TBD
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Percent of Staff Year 0.75
Standard Hours Per Week 37.50
Working Hours Varies based on department needs, includes nights & weekends
Salary $21,937.50 to $24,131.25/annually (based on a 9-month appointment)
Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range $15.00 - $16.50/hourly
Earn Type Hourly

Application Procedure

1. Fully complete the Education and Work History sections of the application. Be specific on your entire work history, including employment dates and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Important: Please upload any unofficial transcript(s) and/or documentation that verifies any education, experience, and/or training you have received.
   • If eligible for Veteran's Preference Points, DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256 paperwork reflecting an Honorable Discharge MUST be uploaded to this application to receive the maximum eligible points on the Civil Service examination.

2. After the posting has closed, your submission will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the classification, including any specialty factors associated with this position. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register.
3. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from jobs@niu.edu and CivilServiceTesting@niu.edu. Please add these emails to your address book to ensure timely delivery of any future communication.
4. Applicants must be a current citizen or resident of the State of Illinois to move forward in the hiring process.

• The examination for this position is a Credentials Assessment and is based on your application materials as submitted for this posting. A Credential Assessment is a rating by the Human Resources Office of an applicant's/employee's education, experience, and special credentials/qualifications (licenses, etc.). Applicants are required to upload documentation to verify the minimum qualifications for this position has been met.
• Required documentation noted in the posting, such as a driver's license, licensures, or certifications MUST be uploaded with your application materials.
• After assessment of all qualified applicants has been completed for this position, the names with the top three (3) scores will be referred to the hiring department for interview.

• Click on Distribution Clerk for more information including salary ranges, typical duties, minimum acceptable qualifications, and testing requirements.
• Please click on Human Resource Services - Benefits for detailed information about Northern Illinois University's benefits package.
• Employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Special Instructions
Quick Link to Applicant https://employment.niu.edu/postings/77492
Is Background Check Required? Yes
EEO Statement Summary
Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

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