Grocery Buyer (Technical) - Food Labs

Grocery Buyer (Technical) - Food Labs Edmond, OK 73034 Overview Salary Range $7.25 - $11.00 Hourly Position Type Student Category OTRS Ineligible Description Position Overview This is a regular student technical position in which the student will assist an instructor with preparation for food labs in Central Station Caf. This position requires a valid, unexpired driver's license, and a reliable personal vehicle. Hours per Week 4 hours per week, maximum, Monday-Friday. College/Department College of Education and Professional Studies, Human Environmental Sciences, Nutrition and Food Science, Food Lab. Department Specific Job Functions The student will use their personal vehicle to pick up groceries from Walmart, Sam's Club, Crest or any other food establishment ordered by the instructors. Additionally, the student will be unpacking and assorting groceries for each class, taking weekly inventory, and completing other light duties as assigned. Enrollment Requirements Fall/Spring Semesters : All student employees must be enrolled at least half-time to be eligible to work any UCO student position. Half-time enrollment for fall/spring semesters is considered 5 hours for graduates and 6 hours for undergraduates. International students must be enrolled full-time to be eligible to work as a student employee. Full-time enrollment is 9 credit hours for graduates and 12 credit hours for undergraduates. Summer Semester : Student employees working regular student positions must be enrolled in at least 3 credit hours to be eligible to work during the summer. Students not enrolled in summer classes must be enrolled in fall classes in order to work during the summer, but they (and the department) will be required to pay FICA taxes. Student employees working FWSP positions must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours (if undergraduate) or 5 credit hours (if graduate) in order to work during the summer in a Federal Work Study Program position. Enrollment Exception : If the number of credit hours needed to graduate is less than the minimum number of hours required for student employment, the student must obtain a letter from their Academic Advisor (stating the number of hours needed to graduate and anticipated graduation date) and submit it to Human Resources. This pertains to both regular and Federal Work Study Program positions. Contact for more information. Qualifications/Experience Required A valid, unexpired driver's license required. Reliable transportation/vehicle required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Excellent written and oral communication skills. Sensitivity of intercultural communication. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to lift 20 lbs. Detail oriented. Dependable. Punctual. Physical Demands Reasonable accommodation, in accordance with ADA requirements, may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Special Information for Applicants Applicants will be required to answer the following questions upon applying: Do you possess a valid driver's license? Do you have a reliable form of transportation/vehicle? Are you eligible for the Federal Work Study Program (FWSP)? Are you a Nutrition Major?

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