Warehouse Worker

About the role

San Diego State University, Department of Logistical Services, is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Warehouse Worker to support campus-wide receiving, shipping, distribution, and inventory activities. This role ensures the accurate handling of materials, equipment, and mail while maintaining efficient warehouse operations and supporting university property management processes.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and process incoming shipments; verify deliveries against purchase orders, packing slips, and shipping documents.
• Prepare, pack, and ship materials through common carriers, while providing pickup and delivery services across campus.
• Operate material handling equipment and university vehicles to transport supplies, equipment, and mail safely and efficiently.
• Maintain warehouse inventory, equipment records, surplus property documentation, and accurate asset tracking using barcode and identification systems.
• Auxiliary tasks include assisting with mail distribution, surplus removal, and property management activities.

Qualifications

• One year of experience assisting in the receipt, storage, or issuance of materials from a centralized stockroom or warehouse, including some experience in the operation of forklift trucks or similar power-operated materials handling equipment.
• Working knowledge of methods, practices, and equipment used in receiving, storing, packing, and shipping materials and supplies.
• General knowledge of methods of taking inventories and maintaining inventory records.
• Ability to match names and numbers quickly and accurately; keep simple records and make simple reports; Make simple mathematical calculations; operate powered materials handling equipment.
• Apply safe methods of moving heavy supplies and equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds with or without assistance.
• High school diploma, technical/vocational program, or other equivalents combined with several years of related work experience preferred.
• Forklift operation certificate preferred.

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits: San Diego State University offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Initial step placement is not expected to exceed Step 5 ($3,747/month).

Full Benefits Package Includes: Generous Time Off, Retirement, Health Coverage, Education Support, Optional Offerings, FlexCash, Life and Disability Insurance, Legal and Pet Plans, Campus & Community Access.