Shipping & Receiving Assistant

Join our team as a vital role supporting faculty, staff, and students across the Centennial Biomedical Campus, ensuring the daily flow of supplies and materials needed for operations.

About the Department

The Materials Management Unit of the College of Veterinary Medicine provides all materials management and supply support for the college. It is one of two units responsible for the receipt and distribution of all materials, shipments, equipment, and resource deliveries. North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is a dynamic community dedicated to preparing veterinarians and veterinary scientists while advancing animal and human health from the cellular level through entire ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Sign for and inventory all packages received daily from delivery trucks, confirming accuracy against delivery manifests, including perishable, infectious, controlled substances, and valuable items.
• Conduct detailed inventories of all packages delivered to the Centennial Biomedical Campus, including various buildings and units within the college.
• Deliver packages to designated locations within the college campus, obtaining recipient signatures and recording delivery dates, especially for perishable items requiring refrigerated storage.
• Assist with the annual inventory of assets spread across multiple campuses and locations, including locating items, recording details, and updating the university asset management system.
• Assist the Mail Room Manager with mail operations, including operation of the mail machine, deliveries and pickups from the local post office, courier runs, and retrieving pathology samples from the NC Department of Agriculture Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.
• Transport veterinary diagnostic samples to and from diagnostic laboratories, ensuring proper handling of infectious materials.
• Handle formaldehyde-preserved large and small animal cadavers for the Anatomy Lab, including transportation and use of protective equipment.
• Receive, document, and transport infectious disease samples for the Vector Born Laboratory to avoid public health risks.
• Locate and tag new purchases made by the college, documenting details and entering them into the inventory database.
• Assist in documenting, tagging, and removing surplus items for disposal, adhering to safety procedures and maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Assist with setting up and logistics for special events at the college, including deliveries, setup, and furniture rearrangement.
• Operate heavy equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, backhoes, dump trucks, and box trucks, ensuring proper safety training and certification.
• Assist with light maintenance on departmental vehicles, including fueling, cleaning, and scheduling maintenance and repairs.
• Assist with various moves within the college, including office and laboratory moves, and transporting heavy or delicate equipment.
• Provide customer service throughout the college and the College of Engineering Biomedical Engineering department, assisting customers with their needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of various programs administered by Shipping and Receiving and explain them to others.
• Address various requests from customers across campus, ensuring policies and procedures are communicated and followed.
• Perform physical assistance involving heavy items or multiple items as requested by supervisor.
• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Valid driver’s license is required; NC driver’s license must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations, on a frequent basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a forklift, hand cart, hand truck, and dollies.
• Ability to operate Mail Sorting and Metering Machine.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on providing outstanding customer service.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel or similar software, and ability to learn and use online computer applications for tracking inventory and surplus.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Pay

$40,000 - $42,000

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; with occasional overtime.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Retirement Programs.
• Disability Plans.
• Life Insurance and Accident Plan.
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs.
• 12 Holidays Each Year.
• Tuition and Academic Assistance.
• Childcare benefits.
• Wellness & Recreation Membership and Wellness Programs.

Perks and benefit eligibility is based on part-time or full-time employment status.