Material Handling Delivery Worker

Union position, Grade SBU-108. Salary determination is subject to the SBU Collective Bargaining Agreement. Hourly wage is $15.30.

Responsibilities

• Provides transportation for mail and packages from off-campus areas and delivers sorted mail, freight, or packages to appropriate campus locations.
• Provides special delivery services for packages, processes return receipts, obtains signatures as necessary, and follows specific delivery instructions given by university personnel.
• Performs daily services such as OfficeMax, ChemStores, book deliveries, office supplies, and UPS/FedEx deliveries. Picks up and delivers all chemicals on campus.
• Operates forklift, box truck with lift gate, and van.
• Establishes daily delivery schedules while sorting, labeling, and organizing items to be delivered. Develops and coordinates a delivery plan for mail and/or completed jobs from various departments.
• Operates transportation vehicles and delivery equipment while maintaining an orderly work environment. Loads and unloads material on or off pallets, skids, or lifting devices onto a vehicle.
• Verifies and signs for mail, postal packages, and other delivered items. Responds to phone calls, inquiries, and requests for delivery services while assisting walk-in customers.
• Provides instructions and assistance to other employees and performs problem-solving as necessary.
• Prepares special deliveries by weighing and recording items, processing mailings, tying/bundling packages and mail, and processing deliveries. Assists in transporting money deposits and cash transactions when necessary.
• Directs and monitors the work of student and/or temporary workers.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Minimum of six months experience and/or on-the-job training in delivery services.
• Strong communication skills and general knowledge of postal/delivery procedures.
• Experience delivering heavy materials and supplies preferred.
• Ability to operate forklift, box truck with lift gate, and van.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and related software packages.
• Knowledge of the campus layout and department locations preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.

Physical Requirements

• Moderate physical effort involving long periods of standing, walking on rough surfaces, bending, and/or stooping.
• Periodic lifting of moderately heavy items (over 50 lbs. up to 75 lbs.).

Working Conditions

• Occasional minor discomfort from exposure to less-than-optimal temperatures and air conditions.
• May involve occasional exposure to dust, fumes, or outside weather conditions.
• Frequent driving of a vehicle (50% or more of the time).