Summer Temp - Inventory & Logistics Assistant

Please note that references provided at the time of application for staff positions will not be contacted until the applicant has been offered the position.

This position assists the Inventory & Logistics Coordinator by receiving, stocking and issuing parts, materials and equipment; researching parts and vendors to obtain optimum pricing and service for the College; training students; coordinating and conducting campus deliveries; aiding the inventory and logistics coordinator with daily functions such as keeping and balancing records of inventory movement and on‑hand adjustments.

• Coordinates compostable material such as cups, plates, cutlery for college functions/events.
• Assists with coordinating the daily operation of the storeroom including; receiving, storing, and issuing equipment and inventory control.
• Electronically determines inventory needs and assists with orders to maintain proper counts.
• Perform on campus delivery of items and performs retailer item pickups.
• Keeps the storeroom floor orderly and free of debris. Responsible for keeping the college van cleaned on the inside and outside.
• Responsible for daily floor walks and zoning & facing shelves.
• Assists with researching products and vendors to secure optimal pricing for parts and supplies.

Education required to ensure success in this position:

• High School Diploma, preferred Experience required to ensure success in this position:
• Experience in retail or warehouse setting, a plus.

• Ability to work well with others in a team environment
• Positive attitude; enthusiasm and flexibility
• Some knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word software
• Ability to schedule and coordinate deliveries in a timely manner
• Understanding of proper storage and handling of chemicals and EPA regulated material
• Ability to work alone or in a team environment

• Valid Driver's License, required
• Forklift operator's license, a plus

• Ability to perform manual labor
• Routinely carry/lift 25-50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, squatting, bending, kneeling and traverse uneven ground.

• Indoor- office or warehouse;
• Outdoor- loading dock or delivering supplies on campus.
• Both areas could involve use of ladders and stairs.

• Car, truck, forklift, computer, printer, typical office equipment

Founded in 1855, Berea College is nationally recognized as the first coeducational and interracial college in the South. Berea has a longstanding commitment to interracial education and is one of the most racially diverse private liberal arts colleges in the United States. With an emphasis on service to Appalachia and beyond, Berea enrolls more than 1,500 students from 46 states and U.S. territories and more than 70 countries.

Berea College admits students who are unable to afford tuition and provides all of them with a no‑tuition promise. Berea's students excel in the College's supportive yet demanding academic environment, and most are the first in their families to attend college. As one of only ten federally recognized Work Colleges, all Berea students are expected to work 10-12 hours weekly in various positions across campus.

Berea College is also the only institution in Kentucky to receive the 5‑Star Rating from Money Magazine, 2025. Washington Monthly has named Berea College the #1 Best College in the nation in its 2025 College Guide. Berea College appears in their rankings as #1 College (overall):
Best College for your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars, #1 Best‑in Class College, #1 Liberal Arts College and #1 Best Bang for the Buck Southern College.

Located where the Bluegrass Region meets the Cumberland Mountains, the town of Berea (pop. 16,000) lies forty miles south of Lexington and is approximately two hours from Cincinnati, Louisville, and Knoxville. More information about Berea College is available ea.edu.

Berea College, in light of its mission in the tradition of impartial love and social equality, welcomes all people of the earth to learn and work here.

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