Materials Handler

Job Profile

Service and Support Assistant 2 Non-Exempt

Job Family

Service and Support

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

$20.25 USD Hourly

Essential Duties

• Receive, sign for, sort, and process incoming mail and packages from USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, Amazon, and other couriers.
• Use receiving software and mobile devices to scan and track all deliverable items.
• Drive ASU vehicles across multiple campuses, including areas with high pedestrian traffic.
• Deliver USPS mail, interoffice mail, tracked packages from various shipping providers, Print Services jobs, and paper orders to campus departments.
• Transport high-value equipment, laboratory supplies, office goods, furniture, and hazardous materials.
• Secure cargo properly and ensure even weight distribution.
• Operate material-handling equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, and dollies.
• Perform heavy lifting and movement of packages (20–70 lbs) on a daily basis.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks; verify and inspect incoming/outgoing items.
• Perform required vehicle inspections per Federal and Arizona State regulations.
• Ensure proper documentation, labeling, and placarding when transporting hazardous materials.
• Follow all university, safety, and postal regulations.
• Advise departments on best shipping practices, including packaging, cost, tracking, insurance, and preparation.
• Process outgoing packages using shipping software according to USPS guidelines.
• Process metered mail using IM5000 postage equipment in accordance with USPS regulations.
• Prepare and process bulk mailings and special mail projects.
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance to lower-level staff.
• Assist with problem-solving and workflow improvements within Mail Services.

Desired Qualifications

• One year of shipping/receiving experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Employee is required to possess a Class D Driver’s license throughout employment.

Working Environment

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled warehouse setting subject to extended periods of standing and walking moderate distances to perform work.
• Required to learn and utilize a variety of software applications and technology equipment to perform key functions of the position.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Able to effectively communicate verbally and through email.

Department Statement

The Supply Chain/Materials Management department at Arizona State University is an award-winning, fast-paced, centralized logistical services warehouse operation on all ASU campuses. As a part of University Business Services, the Supply Chain/Materials Management department provides essential goods and services for instruction, research, and operations. We are committed to exceptional customer service in order to provide innovative, sustainable, and cost-saving solutions to the University.

Driving Requirement

This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Location

Off-Campus: Mesa/Tempe

Funding

No Federal Funding