Warehouse Laborer and Operations Clerk

Responsibilities

• Receives campus mail, US mail, certified mail, freight items, UPS, FedEx and other vendor items
• Completes documentation, inspects for damages and stores as required
• Maintains records of incoming parcels and certified mail received
• Sorts mail, packages, etc. by departments, buildings and individuals to whom the mail is addressed
• Delivers mail to proper location within the buildings
• Pick-up campus mail, US mail, and packages from departments and delivers to proper location to be picked up and delivered by campus mail truck drivers
• Inspets freight items to determine if they are acceptable and notifies authorities of damages
• Maintains records of incoming parcels and certified mail received
• Pick up USPS mail and packages by 9:30am, daily from the Hazelwood USPS Branch. Return to campus to sort these packages and mail for delivery with morning mail routes
• Performs assorted warehousing duties involving use of pallet jack and/or forklift
• Operates postage machine
• Maintains knowledge of USPS mailing and packaging regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years minimum - combination of the following: working around receiving/distribution docks and scheduling delivery routes, warehousing and/or surplus property environment, scrapping operations, retail sales, cash/credit/debit card handling, mail and package delivery, computer knowledge, furniture, lab equipment delivery and removal, customer service
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to deal professionally with university staff, faculty, students as well as outside vendors and general public
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisor
• Computer skills including email, word processing, spreadsheet, data entry and basic math
• Must be able to obtain (and maintain) forklift certification within 90 days of employment
• Must be able to safely operate assorted university delivery vehicles (service vans, box trucks, Kubota trucks, forklifts, etc)
• This position requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
• Must be able to push/pull/lift or move up to 75 lbs. on a regular basis and 100 lbs. occasionally
• Able to work outdoors in temps ranging from the upper 90 degrees to below freezing

Qualifications

• Knowledge of university policies and procedures is desired

Benefits

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren)
• Insurance starts on first day of employment
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December during winter recess
• Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee
• A Motor Vehicle Records check is required for this position
• A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position
• Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer